London 2012 Paralympic Games Campaign
McCann Worldgroup has released a new poster campaign to promote ticket sales for the London 2012 Paralympic Games, featuring striking illustration by HelloVon.
Vintage 80s: London Street Photography
In many ways the 80s don’t seem that long ago, especially with the recent resurgence in 80s-style fashion. Yet a new book of photographs from 80s London by Johnny Stiletto reveals that in fact the city has changed dramatically since then…
Dutch Design Awards: the finalists
The finalists for the Dutch Design Awards have been announced. This year, for the first time, the public can vote on their favourite from the 45 pieces chosen.
The Great Day of His Wrath (Coming Soon)
Tate Britain has come up with an interesting way to introduce the painting of Victorian melodramatist, John Martin, to potential visitors. The gallery’s forthcoming show of his work, Apocalypse, gets its very own filmic trailer
Exhibition: Absolut Vis10ns
Adorning drinks bottles with art is not a new concept. However, a new exhibition of giant art-covered Absolut bottles in Dublin, curated by The Small Print, looks rather good…
Sumally: the virtual treasure chest
Sumally, the latest project from Tha Ltd, the studio of Flash pioneer and all-round interactive genius Yugo Nakamura, promises to be an online encyclopaedia of treasured objects
Noma Bar’s amazing die-cutting doggy
Visitors to a new Noma Bar exhibition opening next week in London will be able to create their own Noma Bar artwork using a beautifully styled die-cutting machine…
Camper’s boat, designed by Farrow
The boat that shoe brand Camper will sail around the world in the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012 recently sailed into London, showcasing in the process, its livery and sails – designed by Farrow. Here is a look at the boat and also an insight into Farrow’s approach to the project…
The eyes still have it
The Redstone Book of the Eye is a compendium of fascinating imagery that celebrates the act (and art) of seeing
Harry Hill’s Nuts and more nice work
Opening this week’s post of nice work is a film by Dare ad agency, to promote Harry Hill’s nut brand…
A new identity for Zaha Hadid Architects
Greenspace’s new identity, typeface and website for Zaha Hadid Architects is inspired by the firm’s use of computer scripts and pattern generation in its pioneering work
Antidote appeals to Only The Brave
Creative agency Antidote and Brand New School director Jonathan Notaro have created an animated short film to introduce the aims of the Only The Brave Foundation
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