McFetridge turns to clay
Graphic designer and illustrator Geoff McFetridge has turned his hand to crockery, creating beautiful hand-painted plates and tableware in a new show for the Californian homeware brand Heath Ceramics
CR Annual 2012
The deadline for the next Creative Review Annual, our international showcase of the pick of the year’s creative work, is December 12. And we also have some judges to tell you about
Von’s Rankin portraits for The Hunger
Illustrator Von has re-imagined a series of portraits shot by Rankin for the photographer and publisher’s latest magazine, The Hunger, which launches tomorrow…
Benetton wants the world to UNHATE
A new campaign from Benetton recalls the brand’s controversial heyday. A series of posters features world leaders with lips locked to launch the UNHATE project
I’m Business Mouse, Yeah?
Modern Toss’s latest animated creation is a no nonsense, machine gun-toting MD. And he’s got a few mill to spend on the next big thing
RCA Secret Exhibition 2011
Each year, the Royal College of Art in London hosts the Secret Exhibition, featuring over 2,000 postcard-sized artworks. All are for sale, and all are displayed anonymously. Hidden amongst this year’s selection are works by the likes of John Baldessari, Yoko Ono, Mike Leigh, Grayson Perry, Milton Glaser and Alan Kitching…
Rian Hughes at Typo Circle
Type designer, illustrator and writer Rian Hughes will be giving the next Typographic Circle lecture, on November 24
The Adventures of Tom The Lion
Forget the plastic jewel-case – Tom The Lion’s album (released today) comes in a rather lovely wooden box with a hinged lid…
Nice work for Renault, the Meth Project and more
Here’s a round-up of the pick of advertising and music video work that’s caught CR’s eye of late: first up, a striking print campaign for Renault from Publicis Conseil in Paris…
Kiehl’s seasonal holiday campaign
Philadelphia-based illustrator Andy Rementer has created a this year’s seasonal instore campaign for cosmetics brand Kiehl’s..
John Lewis tugs those xmas heartstrings again
They’ve done it again: Adam & Eve’s new Christmas ad for John Lewis tugs at a nation’s heartstrings as a little boy awaits the special day
24 hours in photos
This installation by Erik Kessels is on show as part of an exhibition at Foam in Amsterdam that looks at the future of photography. It features print-outs of all the images uploaded to Flickr in a 24-hour period…
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