Inside Food: a new agency for a complex world
Iain Tait, Nick Farnhill and Richard Turley’s latest venture, Food, was born out of a desire to mess around in the unknown. Here, they discuss what the agency of the future could look like
How the internet changed visual culture
Omar Kholeif’s new book charts the rise of networked culture and its relationship with creativity. We hear from the writer and curator about the biggest turning points and what ‘internet art’ really means
An acid marching band stars in new Chemical Brothers video
Taking inspiration from an eclectic range of sources, including the quirky movements of marching bands, Smith & Lyall capture the lively spirit of the music duo’s new track
The Banshees of Inisherin retold as an 8-bit game
Cogs & Marvel has released a new in-browser maze game inspired by the film in time for St Patrick’s Day
The evolution of poster art in post-war Japan
A new exhibition is exploring how poster art shifted the image of Japan during the 20th century. We hear from its curators about how Japanese culture, history and linguistics offered ripe inspiration for designers and artists
Illustrating the future
How can we visualise a world that has not yet come to pass? Here we speak to three illustrators to find out what makes something look ‘futuristic’, and examine whether our visions of the future are in fact rooted in nostalgia
Illustrator Eric Thompson on making the most of social
The illustrator talks about how to best utilise social media for commissions, and also why he’s avoided building a portfolio website so far
A new book charts over 165 years of Burberry
The 250-page tome, written by Alexander Fury, stretches from the brand’s beginnings as a family business through to its global luxury status today
Megaforce directs new Apple AirPods ad
The French directing collective bring their special effects artistry to this new ad, which emphasises the improved noise cancellation of the new AirPods Pro headphones
Who gets to design the future?
We find out how to involve younger voices in design conversations, and why it’s vital for the future of the industry and the products it produces that they’re heard
Did marketing kill the metaverse?
After 18 months of hype, particularly in the world of advertising, we’re still not much clearer on what the metaverse will turn out to be. But, says Wunderman Thompson’s Emma Chiu, that doesn’t mean we should count it out
Facing the future with Paula Scher
Graphic design is in a period of flux: we talk to Pentagram partner Paula Scher about AI, typography, the arrival of advertising agencies into design, and more
Why are brands apologising so much right now?
Brands are saying sorry at a more rapid rate than ever. CR’s advertising columnist Ben Kay delves into why sorry is no longer the hardest word and whether this is an effective strategy for winning audiences
How Guinness embraced social
By loosening its approach to advertising, and engaging with its audience directly, the drinks brand has transformed with the times and won a whole new set of fans
Tracing Banksy’s art history remixes
Kelly Grovier’s new book charts the artist’s persistent dialogue with classic and contemporary art
How Lego creates meaningful brand experiences
We speak to Lego’s VP of global brand development Alero Akuya about the brand’s rare ability to straddle the physical and virtual worlds with ease – whether through its immersive new art exhibition in Paris or collaborations with Epic Games and Nike
Matt Willey brings a human touch to Kaos titles
The Pentagram partner has created the titles for the acclaimed new Netflix show, which reimagines the Greek myths in a contemporary setting
A visual history of movie posters
A new book from Reel Art Press collates the first comprehensive history of film posters. We explore why they remain an underappreciated area of cultural design
The Leaders Issue is out now!
The Autumn 2024 issue of Creative Review looks at the brands and individuals who are pushing creativity forward on their way to the top
The Monthly Interview: Rob Lowe, aka Supermundane
Mark Sinclair talks to the artist and designer about his new book, Lost Ordinary Magic, and the importance of recognising the power of simplicity and the everyday wonders that surround us
Unravelling adland’s obsession with 90s nostalgia
We explore how the 90s, an era the UK looks favourably upon for its thriving culture, are continually inspiring a stagnated creative industry
Building the visual world of Fontaines DC
The band’s surreal new album visuals explore a darker, more grotesque side of romance. We speak to the creative team behind the campaign about challenging the visual tropes of rock music
Jessica Walsh ventures into the world of type
As the &Walsh founder launches her agency’s new offshoot Type of Feeling, she discusses why typography’s ability to evoke emotions makes it one of the most powerful tools at a brand’s disposal
Can neuroscience make you a better creative?
Kinda Studios is tapping into the emerging field of neuroaesthetics to help creatives and brands make more impactful work that benefits people’s wellbeing