New 7up – now more fruity
7up has had a redesign. Now with more fruit, bubbles and, of course, a big ol’ number 7, we were fearing the worst but it’s not half bad…
W+K Amsterdam is recruiting for The Kennedys
Ad agency Wieden + Kennedy Amsterdam has launched The Kennedys, an apprentice programme for young creatives of all disciplines, which offers the opportunity for participants to move to the city and work at the agency for six months, with pay and everything…
Brands in Hands
Ad agency Brothers and Sisters has created a rather nice self-promotional film and website – think YouTube in cardboard
The A-Z of Dogs
Artist Robert Clarke’s new London show is one for canophilists everywhere: an A to Z of dogs, featuring paintings of a selection of man’s best friend from Airedale to Zuchon
David Wilson directs Charon video for Keaton Henson
David Wilson has created this beautiful, if bleak video to accompany Keaton Henson’s fragile lament, Charon.
McCall’s mile high Column of cloud
Artist Anthony McCall has unveiled plans to create a spinning column of cloud a mile high on Merseyside next year as part of the Cultural Olympiad for 2012
PORT magazine launches
The self-styled “intelligent magazine for men”, new UK quarterly PORT is out today. We spoke to editor Dan Crowe and co-creative director Kuchar Swara about what it takes to bring a new men’s title into being and why they still have faith in print
Cravendale presents Cats With Thumbs
Wieden + Kennedy London has tapped into our love of a quirky cat film for its latest ad for Cravendale, which is the first spot for the milk brand since it dropped its Cow, Pirate, and Cyclist characters.
What does Nineteen Eighty-Four look like?
BBC4 screened an interesting film on book cover design last night, featuring contributions from designers John McConnell, David Pearson and David Pelham, who recalled the fascinating story behind his cover for A Clockwork Orange
Advertising and the art of diplomacy
When China looked to exercise some ‘soft power’ during the recent state visit to the US, it chose a very American method to do so
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