CR for CR: What our readers are doing: The Hidden Dingbat
Essex-based design and illustration duo Lauren Baker and Phil Howell, aka The Hidden Dingbat Collective, are taking live drawing to an extreme this Red Nose Day…
CR for CR: Wim Crouwel Vormgevers print
OK, this is a big one: an artist’s proof of Blanka’s lovingly produced 2008 reprint of the classic Wim Crouwel Vormgevers poster, signed by Wim himself. Bid on it now to benefit Comic Relief.
CR for CR: Tom Gauld Epic Tale print
The latest in our CR for CR auctions, artist and illustrator Tom Gauld has offered up one of his last remaining Characters for an Epic Tale prints
CR for CR: Graham Fink will crit your book
Our latest offer for Comic Relief is aimed at young ad creative teams, students, people on placement or anyone wanting some advice from one of the industry’s top creative directors
Adidas Is All In
A blockbuster new ad for Adidas brings together the brand’s sports sub-brands with the Originals brand for the first time. Featuring stars from Lionel Messi and David Beckham to Derrick Rose and Katy Perry, the spot aims to promote the idea that when you love your game, whatever that game may be, you put your all into it.
CR for CR: What our readers are doing
Here’s our first post sharing news of what some of CR’s readers have been up to help raise money for Comic Relief. We’re sure loads more of you are doing something funny for money too, and we want to hear about it…
CR for CR: Build Moon artist proofs
All this week we are auctioning stuff for Comic Relief. Next up, two Build artist proofs of his poster celebrating the 40th anniversary of the moon landings
The Vinyl Factory Concept Store
The Vinyl Factory, creators of limited edition vinyl music and art packages for the likes of Grace Jones, Massive Attack, and Hot Chip amongst others, has opened a temporary pop-up store in the Front Room at St Martins Lane Hotel in London to showcase its wares…
Plumen lightbulb wins Design of the Year 2011
The Plumen low energy lightbulb, designed by Hulger and Sam Wilkinson, has won the 2011 Brit Insurance Design of the Year award
Don DeLillo covers by Noma Bar
Headphones? Gravestone? Musical note, or open door? Noma Bar brings his clever double take imagery to the latest editions of Don DeLillo’s work from Picador
CR for CR: Paul Davis will draw your picture
Want to have your portrait done by world-famous illustrator Paul Davis? It’s the latest offer in our series of auctions to raise money for Comic Relief
CR for CR: rare James Jarvis vinyl toy
I’ve raided my loft for this James Jarvis World of Pain Policeman figure, the next item for sale in our week of fundraising for Comic Relief.
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