Some time at the end of the 20th century, a strange phenomenon appeared on our streets: Pedestrian Symbol S2, a white painted figure defining the separation of space between walking and cycling. But the lack of template or stencil meant this bland uniform sign unwittingly became an opportunity for artistic expression.
The Best in Book selection from this year’s Illustration Annual contains work from Daniel Mackie, Si Scott, Sarah Beetson and more
The Advertising selection from this year’s Illustration Annual contains work from I Love Dust, Ben Weeks, and Anja Denz
Science fiction often suffers from a problem of perception but a new show at the British Library reinforces its cultural importance
In his first logo log, our new columnist looks at the identity for the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, designed by North
The sixth instalment of It’s Nice That looks to be a cracker and includes features on Lawrence Weiner, Marion Deuchars, Keith Haring and cover-star, George Lois
B is for Brighton. We always look forward to Brighton’s Illustration degree show as the college seems to have a knack for producing talented graduates…
Opening on Friday at Chelsea College of Art and Design, the inaugural artsmart two-dayer is billed as an art and design market where work from graduates of the University of the Arts London will be on sale. There’s also an extensive events programme
The River Thames has wound its way through a century of London Transport advertising, linking the city’s past with its future
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
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
Kelly Grovier’s new book charts the artist’s persistent dialogue with classic and contemporary art
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
The Pentagram partner has created the titles for the acclaimed new Netflix show, which reimagines the Greek myths in a contemporary setting
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 Autumn 2024 issue of Creative Review looks at the brands and individuals who are pushing creativity forward on their way to the top
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
We explore how the 90s, an era the UK looks favourably upon for its thriving culture, are continually inspiring a stagnated creative industry
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
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
Kinda Studios is tapping into the emerging field of neuroaesthetics to help creatives and brands make more impactful work that benefits people’s wellbeing