This is a photograph by Paul Thompson
The Chase has created an unusual promotional campaign for photographer Paul Thompson. The twist is that his posters and postcards contain no images whatsover
Dorothy’s logo-inspired art project
Manchester based creative agency, Dorothy, just showed us an ongoing series of paintings it’s working on which display well known logos but with all the type and lettering removed to leave beautiful flat colourful shapes behind….
Illustration Annual: new judge and deadline extension
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve added a new judge to this year’s Illustration Annual panel, and are extending the Illustration Annual deadline…
New look for Bauhaus Dessau Foundation
Design studio Hort has created a new identity for one of the world’s most influential design schools, the Bauhaus Dessau Foundation. In an interesting move Courier is used as the new corporate font, with one subtle adjustment to the capital A
A new logo for London
At a press conference this morning, London Mayor Boris Johnson announced the launch of London & Partners, a new agency “to showcase London as the best city to visit, invest and study in”. With, of course, a new logo.
Luminescence
Belfast-based photographer Michael Taylor wrapped mannequins and models in electroluminescent (EL) wire and shot them in a blacked out theatre to create images for Luminescence, a new project viewable on Taylor’s website
How We Chose Our Top 20 logos
So, here it is, our Top 20 logos. Not the 20 Greatest Brands Ever, notice, nor even the 20 Best Logos. It’s our Top 20: our favourites drawn from the views of the editorial team here at CR, our readers and the wider industry. We hope you enjoy discovering it, and disagreeing with it
Swimming with sharks and dolphins
These days we’re all about being nice. But whatever
happened to proper bastardry in advertising?
British designers and the cult of Crouwel
As a new exhibition of his work opens at the Design Museum, Wim Crouwel’s influence in the UK appears stronger than ever
The power of design is a curious thing
How to make the world a better place was the starting point for projects by the most engaging of this year’s Design Indaba speakers
Penguin book covers
In 1968 Penguin’s new art director for fiction, David Pelham, commissioned the Italian graphic designer Franco Grignani to produce a set of 16 covers for a science fiction mini-series which was to appear in 1969–70.
Logos: where next?
Affection and respect build over time, so it is inevitable that our Top 20 should consist mostly of logos that were created many years, if not decades ago. While the list stands as a fantastic tribute to the designer’s art, we also have to recognise that it represents a certain moment in time when logos had, by themselves, enormous power and importance. Perhaps that moment has passed.
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