Record Sleeves of the Month
Our selection of record sleeves this month includes new releases from Warp Records, XL Recordings, and International Feel. First up is Brian Eno’s Drums Between The Bells album, just released on Warp…
Glasgow 2014 pictograms
The pictograms for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in 2014 were unveiled last week by studio Tangent Graphic. Using the concentric rings of the 2014 logo, the symbols reference the “decisive moment” of each of the Games’ 17 sporting events
In her hands
Could the key to happiness be drawing? Illustrator Marion Deuchars believes it might be. Which is why her new book asks us all to get our hands dirty and make some great art.
Long Live The Vortex!
In 1914, the Vorticists’ manifesto blasted its way into polite society. It nowforms the centrepiece of a new exhibition on the movement at Tate Britain…
On Hybridization
The boundaries between art and commerce, as with much else, have become increasingly blurred, but if we are to make sense of this new hyphenation nation, writes Rick Poynor, a sharper focus is needed…
A handle on the name game
The naming of a magazine is a subtle business – it should be evocative and memorable but timeless, too. And preferably hint at what’s inside…
Hand.Written.Letter.Project.
Dear reader,
There’s always something nice about receiving
a letter, especially these days when email, text, status updates and tweets dominate our communication, leaving many to lose sight of the things that have been around for a while (like ink and paper). I believe it’s important they don’t…
Richard Foster
A masterclass on the commercial use of the written word, Richard Foster’s classic from the D&AD Copywriting book takes us through the writing of a press ad for the not-so-humble Sainsbury’s olive…
The future of entertainment? I’m still waiting
Rockstar Games’ LA Noire was billed as the title that would finally bring film and games together, but, says our reviewer, it just doesn’t work…
On when to fire a client
On hearing that the advertising agency that he had co-founded and since left, Crispin Porter + Bogusky, had parted company with key client Burger King, Alex Bogusky posted the following on his blog …
On Illustration
In this exclusive extract from his new book, leading illustrator Andrzej Klimowski reflects on the history of his craft, its essentially ephemeral nature and the qualities needed to produce great work…
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