As one commenter pointed out in our post on the newspaper designed for Occupy London, the visual material of protest is often rooted in the means of production available. Reflective of the fact that modern movements are organised online and on-screen, freetoprotest.org aims to offer graphic support to a host of different causes
The Day of the Dead is one of those holidays that seems to prove irresistible to illustrators. Vicky Newman just sent us this rather fine wooden badge to celebrate the November 1 festival
Last night D&AD launched it’s most sustainably produced annual to date: its carbon footprint is an impressive 82% smaller than that of last year’s edition…
As regular readers of the CR blog will be aware, we are devoting a forthcoming issue of the magazine to looking at the best slogans ever. We canvassed your opinions on the blog, and have now approached a panel of industry experts to give us their top five slogans. Here’s what they picked…
To celebrate reaching 500k followers on Twitter, we are giving away five copies of Saul Bass: A Life in Film & Design, kindly donated by Laurence King. The book contains a great list of quotes by Bass on the subject of working in the creative industry, and we’d like to hear your own personal favourites for a chance to win a copy
Lina Al-Amoudi’s unusual hat-based artwork – inspired by the life and times of the Queen of Sheba – has won her a £10,000 bursary courtesy of the New Era Introducing scheme
Edwardian collector Edward Lovett amassed over 1,400 charms and keepsakes during his lifetime, some of which are currently on show at the Wellcome Collection in London. Curating the exhibition is artist Felicity Powell, whose series of intricate works in wax are also shown alongside these uniquely human objects
This film shows rather neatly how TBWALondon’s recent TV spot for yogurt brand Müller was made using a variety of different animation and live action techniques…
Part online showcase, part creative agency, Shanghai’s NeochaEDGE provides a platform for the burgeoning Chinese creative community, writes Patrick Burgoyne
The art buyer provides inspiration and talent ot the creative department in ad agencies. With the rise of digital it is a role that is evolving, writes Eliza Williams
In 1946, this poster captured the mood of post-war America and, with a single word, hinted at the possibilities of what this new carefree world might bring
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
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
Kelly Grovier’s new book charts the artist’s persistent dialogue with classic and contemporary art
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
The Pentagram partner has created the titles for the acclaimed new Netflix show, which reimagines the Greek myths in a contemporary setting
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 Autumn 2024 issue of Creative Review looks at the brands and individuals who are pushing creativity forward on their way to the top
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
We explore how the 90s, an era the UK looks favourably upon for its thriving culture, are continually inspiring a stagnated creative industry
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
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
Kinda Studios is tapping into the emerging field of neuroaesthetics to help creatives and brands make more impactful work that benefits people’s wellbeing