The designers who helped rebuild Britain
A touring exhibition of the work of the Design Research Unit shows how design was integral to British post-war redevelopment…
Drawing out the devil
The modern illustrator offers brands a vital shot of personality. Rather than selling out, it’s advertising that gives them so much artistic freedom…
The Ghost In The Machine
His editorial designs continue to inspire, provoke and outrage om equal measure, such is the influence of the inimitable Mike Meire
December 2010: New York Magazine
Since 1968, New York magazine has aimed to reflect back at its readers the energy and excitement of the city itself…
Case Study: ESU by The Click
One of the more popular features in the print version of CR is the Case Study, so we thought we would introduce that here too, starting with a project for the English Speaking Union by Norwich-based studio The Click
Orangina Oddness
Parisian agency Fred & Farid has created this surreal new ad for Orangina, which mocks television advertising clichés to imply that the fizzy orange drink is perfect for pretty much any situation… if you are a wild animal.
Design by bingo
Can’t decide on the right cover for that catalogue? Why not let fate lend a hand? How the local bingo hall became a vital part of the design process of Happy Forsman & Bodenfors’ newest project
Conran’s recycled Christmas trees
The Conran Shop’s windows are now looking suitably seasonal, with colourful design products placed in a landscape of white wooden Christmas trees and a carpet of ceramic mushrooms…
The art of cycling
Given the crossover between creative types and fancy bikes, London cycle shop Push could be onto a winner with its new art club, selling cycling themed posters
Letterpress exhibition: Reverting To Type
Reverting To Type opens next week at London’s Standpoint Gallery and will feature new work by a host of letterpress practitioners from around the world – including London-based Mr Smith, the star of our latest CRTV studio-visit film. Here’s a bit more about the exhib and a sneaky peak at some of the work…
DesignStudio unveils new £2 coin design
DesignStudio in London has created a new design for the £2 coin, which celebrates the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible.
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