Wrap issue 2
Wrap magazine’s second issue landed on our desks the other day. It’s an oversize A3 journal that looks to champion work by contemporary illustrators, but it’s also eight sheets of patterned wrapping paper. Clever!
The Raining House: 30 Days On
Last month we wrote about a new sculptural work by The Glue Society, titled I Wish You Hadn’t Asked, which consisted of a house where it rained constantly on the inside. James Dive, the artist behind the work, has sent us this set of photographs to show the damage caused to the property after 30 days of constant rainfall.
New Carl Burgess promo for Kap Bambino track Obsess
Shot through Colonel Blimp, director Carl Burgess’ new promo for Kap Bambino track, Obsess, features actors demonstrating (some better than others) their ‘ability’ to express a range of emotions. It’s weird, but kinda wonderful so here it is…
Exhibition: Duffy at Idea Generation
A new full career retrospective of the late, great photographer Brian Duffy’s work opens today in London’s Idea Generation Gallery. The exhibition, which runs until August 28, coincides with the publication of Duffy (ACC Publishing Group, £45), the first book to compile much of his work…
CR’s pick of New Designers 2011
New Designers, much like D&AD New Blood is quite a slog. The Business Design Centre where it is running until July 9 in Islington is vast. There’s a lot of ground to cover and there’s a lot to see. Here are my picks of the show…
Degree Shows 2011: LCC
I always look forward to visiting the London College of Communication’s BA (Hons) Graphic and Media Design degree show, and this year didn’t disappoint. Here’s a selection of the projects that most caught my eye…
Exhibition: Paul Slater at The Union
Illustrator and artist Paul Slater is just about to launch an exhibition at private members club The Union on Greek Street in Soho. The exhibition, which opens tomorrow, July 7, runs until October 6 and is viewable by appointment only…
Clash magazine’s New Order cover
Designer Howard Wakefield was commissioned to create a cover for Clash magazine that celebrated 30 years of New Order. The above graphic is his response. But how did Wakefield come up with this grid of coloured squares, and what do they represent? Read on to find out…
Epic Exquisite Corpse site
A new version of parlour game Exqusite Corpse yesterday appeared online on a site where users can draw whatever they want in one of a million drawing slots, linking their imagery to lines and shaded areas visible only at the edge of their “canvas”…
Pointer A/W lookbook by Playarea
Design studio Playarea has designed footwear brand Pointer’s new kaleidoscopic Autumn/Winter 2011 campaign featuring photography by John Ross…
innocent’s new Hungry? book
Does the world really need a new cook book? Probably not. However, smoothie brand innocent’s new recipe book, entitled Hungry? (published by 4th Estate, £20) really is rather good. Warning: this post may make you hungry!
CR’s Pick of D&AD New Blood
CR paid a visit to this year’s D&AD New Blood show this weekend, and browsed through stands from universities all over the country. As always, the quality of work on show was high. Here’s our pick of the projects that stood out most for us.
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