The choice is simple: resignation or resignation
With increasing deadline pressures and client interference, sometimes the only way to take the power back is to do things on your own terms
No celebs, fluoros, or bad typography here
Magazine designers are often the victims of snobbery from their graphic designer peers, but there is still much to be proud of in editorial
To fly, to serve, to shield
British Airways has revamped its coat of arms of old (well, 1975) in an attempt to convey notions of heritage and stability after a troubling year
Remember, Remember
Folklore is a vibrant element of ‘Britishness’ and part of our living cultural heritage. The beliefs, customs and expressions that link the past to the present help us to understand our specific communities and cultures, as well as our shared humanity.
Tom Gauld’s Goliath, the giant’s story
Comic book artist Tom Gauld is set to release a new book next year through Drawn & Quarterly. The Montreal-based publishers recently put some preview pages from the forthcoming Goliath up on their site
Rand v Jobs: when egos collide
Walter Isaacson’s biography of Steve Jobs is full of examples of the latter’s ‘challenging’ behaviour. But when Jobs asked Paul Rand to create the identity for his Next business, he finally met his match
The making-of Saul Bass
In his profile piece for the current issue of CR, Rick Poynor notes that Saul Bass: A Life in Film & Design finally gives the great man the book he deserves. A short film shows the book in production
Mill Co and Monotype’s type-tastic art show
Creative agency Mill Co teamed up with Monotype Imaging and tasked a selection of image makers to create artworks taking three Monotype fonts – Akko, Neue Haas Grotesk, and Rotis II as inspiration. The show runs in East London until November 24…
Record Sleeves of the Month: vinyl special
We’ve already posted up a glut of beautiful music packages this month but feel it’s time for another round up. This time there’s a distinctly vinyl flavour with releases from Massive Attack, Box Codax and Martin Creed, Tom The Lion, and the latest 7″ release on Fred Deakin’s Impotent Fury label…
The Occupied Times of London
As the City of London Corporation seeks to evict the Occupy London protesters from the grounds of St Paul’s Cathedral, the movement yesterday launched its own newspaper, which makes good use of Jonathan Barnbrook’s typeface, Bastard
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