Introducing the line-up for Offf Festival 2023
The festival returns to Barcelona in March, with Collins founder Brian Collins, 3D artist Eva Cremers, and VFX studio Framestore among this year’s speakers
A queer photographic history of the male physique
A new show at the Photographers’ Gallery is transporting visitors back to post-war London, when a clandestine visual culture documenting gay men’s bodies emerged
BBH showcases the winners of the Differently Does It programme
The global film competition, launched to find more diverse voices in film, saw four filmmakers given funding to each create a short film
How in-house teams and external agencies can work in harmony
We speak to Sky Creative and JKR about why an ‘us vs them’ attitude to the in-house and external agency partnership is outdated, and why the foundations for its success are the same as any relationship
Nokia launches new logo to reflect change in direction
The new identity aims to simplify the logo to create a more dynamic approach to the brand, and to signify a shift in strategy and focus
Joe Lycett on comedy, activism, and graphic design
Joe Lycett has already perfected the art of trolling politicians and over-zealous brands, and is now gifting the world a coffee-table book about bins. He talks to CR about using art and comedy as rebellion and why comedians should care more about fonts
Difflam throat spray launches craft-focused campaign
Created with VMLY&R and Hudson Christie, the series of ads aim to personify the symptoms of a sore throat to drive brand awareness
Vineyard Theatre’s new branding is never the same twice
NB Studio has created a visual identity that “delights in breaking boundaries” for the 40-year-old Off Broadway venue
How much do you earn?
Every single person at How&How knows what their colleagues are being paid, from the most junior designer to the studio’s owners. The branding studio’s co-founder Cat How discusses the pros and cons of total salary transparency
We’re all worldbuilders now
The world may be in flux, but people are responding by building new stories and ways of communicating. The creative possibilities are endless, says Dentsu Creative’s Keely Adler
Nike’s new Jordan ad charts a young girl’s rise to sporting stardom
In Uncommon Creative Studio’s first piece of work with Jordan Brand, the emotive film has been brought to life by an all-female team in front and behind the camera
Exposure: Tess Ayano
Japanese-American photographer Tess Ayano aims to make images to record what she feels rather than what she sees. We talk to her about her work, which crosses fashion, editorial and documentary
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