Marek Bereza
Marek Bereza was born in 1982, in London. After originally studying computer science at UCL and working in the computer industry for six years, he took a double Masters in industrial design engineering at the RCA, graduating in 2008.
The pick of 2010, as selected by CR readers
Three CR readers discuss some of the finest (and possibly most notorious) advertising and design work to come out of 2010
A matter of life and death
Searching for the truth in Andrej Krementschouk’s new book is hard work but the process makes us question what we want from photography
When did we all get so creative?
Gordon Comstock, a creative reviewing creativity in Creative
Review, examines the overuse of the C word in advertising
The cold hard truth about magazine design
With magazines driving the rise in infographics, it was only a matter of time before the medium shed light on the world according to editorial designers
Why two screens are better than one
2-screen is ‘social TV’; telly plus social media, or watching TV on one screen and chatting online on another at the same time. It’s something a lot of us are doing already via Facebook message threads or Twitter, while watching programmes like X Factor or live sporting events.
Selected film posters
Akiko Stehrenberger talks about her critically acclaimed film poster work.
More Christmas fun for everyone!
The Christmassy treats keep on flooding into CR Towers. Here are some more of the inventive ways that designers and ad agencies are promoting themselves this festive season… First up is illustrator James Majowski’s take on Santa, which he calls ‘On the origin of Christmas’.
Google AdWords says Thank You
To mark the tenth anniversary of its flagship advertising product AdWords, Google created a film that could be customised to say thank you to each and every one of its advertisers…
David Carson covers Little White Lies and Huck
With Huck and Little White Lies magazines both part of The Church of London stable, it’s a tradition that the covers of last two issues of the year have a visual relationship to one another. This year the link between them is that divisive figure of graphic design, David Carson
FWA needs your vote
The FWA website has compiled its 12 favourite sites of the year, and is inviting you to pick your overall favourite in its People’s Choice Award.
Print Club London’s Blisters Blackout show re-opens
If you missed Print Club London’s recent Blisters Blackout exhibition – which featured 40 screenprints, each by a different artist, and each incorporating phosphorescent (glow-in-the-dark) ink – then don’t worry. Because all the work from the show is now up in Print Club London’s Brick Lane shop and gallery…
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