By the power of Tropicana
A new ad for Tropicana from DDB Paris sees the energy from oranges used to light up a neon billboard. A film, shot by Johnny Hardstaff, shows how it was done.
hat-trick design’s commemorative RSC stamps
Royal Mail today issue a set of stamps, designed by hat-trick, commemorating the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 50th anniversary…
Stone age printing for Æsir
Tom Hingston Studio’s work for luxury Danish mobile phone brand Æsir includes the production of a set of prints painstakingly produced at the Edition Copenhagen lithographic workshop
Nice work for Hovis, Strongbow, Lastminute.com and more
Lots of new advertising has been sent into CR Towers lately; here’s a selection of our favourites. First up, director Dougal Wilson brings his signature charm to this new ad for Hovis, from Dare in London. Creatives: Gavin Torrance, Danny Hunt. Prod co: Blink.
Tate Modern’s appeal to release Ai Weiwei
Tate Modern has posted this message of support for the Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, who was detained on Sunday at Beijing Airport, on its façade. The arts organisation is also encouraging people to sign this petition calling for the artist’s release.
Canal+ shows how to get ahead in the movies
French TV channel Canal+ has a released a witty series of ads, devised by BETC Euro RSCG in Paris, that emphasise its commitment to helping filmmakers…
Thinking with Google
Known for its intelligent coverage of both film and surf/skate culture, The Church of London has a new quarterly magazine in its stable. It comes as a handsome hardback book and is a different kind of venture for a different kind of client: Google
Lego fun with Vue
Photography agents Vue recently disbatched a number of packs of Lego to creative folks across London and challenged them to build a unique new design with the plastic bricks. Here are some of the results…
So, who did design our favourite logo?
Our current issue features CR’s top 20 logos of all time. The Woolmark is our number one, but mystery surrounds the identity of its designer
Seven seconds on a station platform
Director Henry Cowling filmed out of the window of a moving train for the seven seconds it takes to pass through Ravenscourt Park station in London – the result is a one-take slow motion video for band SixToes
The Cult of Crouwel
The Design Museum’s excellent Wim Crouwel show is evidence of the reverence afforded to the Dutch designer in the UK, but why is he held in such high regard? And why now?
Before I die I want to…
A little over a month ago, installation artist Candy Chang turned the side of an abandoned house in her New Orleans neighbourhood into a giant chalkboard where passers-by could write up their aspirations
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