CR Illustration Annual 2011: call for entries
Creative Review’s second Illustration Annual is now open for entries. Categories include Personal/Self-Promotional, Editorial. Design and Advertising. Deadline: March 10
Nice work for Greenpeace, Yota, Nike, VW and more
We’ve had lots of lovely ad campaigns sent into CR Towers lately, here’s some of our favourites. First up is a new website for Greenpeace, created by DDB Paris, which asks visitors to purchase a piece of the new Rainbow Warrior ship.
Bristol’s Media Sandbox 2010 projects are revealed
Now in its third year, Bristol’s Media Sandbox scheme supports digital innovation in the South West of England by awarding generous grants to creative and technology companies. On Friday the fruits of last year’s seven £10,000 grants were revealed…
Things To Make & Do at Glug
The latest edition of Glug, the “creative drinks and notworking event”, takes place at Cargo in London this Thursday night. It is hosted by Arts & Business, and is themed ‘Things To Make & Do’…
Stanley Donwood: Work on Paper
Stanley Donwood’s solo show at Outsiders gallery in London, which opened yesterday, offers a first glimpse of some of the artwork he’s created for the new Radiohead album, The King of Limbs…
Radiohead: Lotus Flower video
Accompanying the news that Radiohead’s new album, The King of Limbs, is actually available to download from today instead of tomorrow, a video for new single Lotus Flower appeared on the band’s YouTube channel earlier
First-Stop towards a paperless studio
Frustrated by the weekly onslaught of mailers from photographers and illustrators, a group of US ad creatives have set up an online alternative
Penguin Great Food: a sneak peek
Penguin is due to release its next big themed series in April. This time the focus is on Great Food with covers based on ceramic styles
This Unpredictable Life | client Honda Jazz | agency W+K London
Honda, Wieden + Kennedy and directors Smith & Foulkes are reunited for the first time since Grrr in this new pan-European ad campaign for the Honda Jazz
Trevor Jackson at KK Outlet
This is one of a new series of photographic and video works by Trevor Jackson that comprise the graphic designer, music producer and DJ’s first solo show of non commercial work…
A parting gift to Barcelona
When it came time for Lucas Jatobá to leave Barcelona for a new life in Australia, he decided to say thank you to the city and its people that he had enjoyed so much
For geniuses everywhere
It’s a temptation that has proved beyond the resistance of many ad creatives: trawling through old awards annuals for ideas to steal. This year’s One Show Annual makes the process a whole lot easier
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