CR in Liverpool: Kev Grey
This month’s issue of CR features a survey of Liverpool’s thriving independent creative scene. We’re going to show more work from some of those featured here on the blog. Next up: artist and illustrator Kev Grey
CR paper toy competition
The December issue of CR included a blank, paper toy template for our readers to cut out, and customise. We asked you to send in your paper toy creations, and we’ve put together a selection of our favourite submissions…
Looking up at the world
Shane Vincent’s ongoing series, Stand In Line, is the latest in a long tradition of photographic projects that turn the commonplace elements of modern life into more abstract constructions
Film4 website asks ‘What will you leave behind?’
Hide&Seek has created an unusual and absorbing web experience to help promote the new Film4 feature documentary, Dreams of a Life, which tells the sad and shocking story of the life and death of Joyce Vincent. The site features text from A L Kennedy, and asks us to reflect on questions of life, love and friendship…
Ice Cube celebrates Charles and Ray Eames
In this brilliant short film, Ice Cube delivers his views on LA design, and the importance of Charles and Ray Eames to the city…
RKCR/Y&R’s wonderful BBC Attenborough tribute
Ad agency RKCR/Y&R has created a trail paying homage to Sir David Attenborough’s final appearance on the BBC. The 2 minute spot features clips of wildlife footage voiced over by Attenborough intoning the lyrics to Louis Armstrong’s What a Wonderful World.
Tangerine Tango: the colour of 2012
Goodbye Honeysuckle, hello Tangerine Tango, or as we prefer to call it 17-1463, announced today as Pantone’s colour of the year for 2012
Simon Costin’s Dickensian street scene
As part of its Dickens and London exhibition the Museum of London has commissioned set designer Simon Costin to create a suitably Dickensian street scene as a window display of its City Gallery premises at 150 London Wall…
Avoid the walk of shame with Harvey Nichols
At last a funny Christmas ad has arrived: DDB London has created this spot for Harvey Nichols that plays on the idea of the post Christmas party ‘walk of shame’…
The interactive Periodic Table of Swearing
For its forthcoming 10 day London exhibition Modern Toss will be showcasing its 2011 output, including its interactive Periodic Table of swearing at which visitors will be able to press buttons to orchestrate an onslaught of sweary phrases…
Apple welcomes you to Grand Central
To promote the opening of its new shop in Grand Central station, Apple has installed a giant digital version of the traditional split-flap train schedule board using 58 computer display monitors
Art’s new medium: the Christmas jumper
Artist Andrew Salomone, along with his hacked 80s knitting machine, is currently resident at London’s KK Outlet gallery in Hoxton Square, creating alternative Christmas jumpers featuring designs by a host of image makers…
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