Last weekend, the Truman Brewery in London hosted the final Free Range round-up of photography BA (Hons) degree shows. Here is our pick of the work from Cambridge School of Art: Anglia Ruskin University; University for the Creative Arts, Farnham; and Edinburgh Napier University.
He’s collected original Wim Crouwel posters for years. Now Tony Brook is the co-curator of the Design Museum’s current exhibition on the Dutch graphic designer which runs until July 3…
For his new project, Err, artist Jeremy Hutchison contacted various factories around the world, and asked if one of their workers would produce an ‘incorrect’ version of the product they make every day: in doing so, the functional objects became artworks.
It has to be said that I left it feeling somewhat disappointed with this year’s RCA show. Usually the communication art and design work is displayed really clearly in a large space in the main building but this year the work was displayed in corridors, small rooms and even stairwells in the Stevens Building…
To emphasise the long-lasting flavour of Stride Gum, JWT New York has set a series of ludicrous records and is challenging Facebook users to break them…
The Saatchi & Saatchi New Directors’ Showcase in Cannes is always a hot ticket, as much for its showmanship as the films shown. This year was no exception, as the agency teamed up with Warp Records to present a live light show extravaganza starring Jamie Lidell…
This year’s Cannes ad festival drew to a close on Saturday evening, with Wieden + Kennedy Amsterdam picking up the coveted Film Grand Prix for its epic Write The Future spot for Nike.
Illustrator Andy Smith’s solo show, Sunny Side Up, is currently running at Bristol’s Soma gallery until August 20. The show features a host of screenprints, invariably featuring hand-lettered messages, plus some painted and screenprinted wooden panel artworks too. Here are a few snaps of the show which opened on Saturday:
Highlights from the Graphic Design, Design for Publishing, Graphic Communication, Textiles and Illustration shows at Norwich University College of the Arts
One of the highlights of the Design Museum’s show on the125 years of Coca-Cola is a book documenting the design and build of their first neon sign for Piccadilly Circus, in 1954
Big wins for Droga5, R/GA, Wieden + Kennedy and a first Grand Prix for China are among the highlights of the first five days of this year’s Cannes ad festival
Chelsea College of Art and Design’s graphic design communication degree show has been put together really well. I went along yesterday – here are some of my highlights
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