Introducing the Hoxton Street Monster Supplies, residence of the newly formed Ministry of Stories and the latest site for Dave Eggers’s ongoing 826 literacy program. The branch, the UK’s first, has been fully kitted out monster-style by We Made This
Our post on Italian studio Carnovsky’s wallpapers that react to different coloured lights has been our most-read story all year. Now, new versions of the wallpapers feature in an exhibition in Berlin, alongside more work exploring the same theme
Interaction designers are starting to have fun with the Xbox Kinect: here, Emily Gobeille and Theo Watson of Design I/O show their prototype of an interactive puppet using the system
Saam Farahmand’s new video for The Klaxons’ track Twin Flames reminds us of last year’s horror The Human Centipede. Warning: clip contains nudity, exchanges of bodily fluids and, erm, might make you feel a bit sick
Print-Process.com is a new website from which visitors can choose from a selection of graphic or illustrative posters each of which is available to buy in three different sizes (A2, A1 and A0) and printed to order…
If you’re not quite sure what to read first in CR’s December issue, the cover features a handy guide to the contents, courtesy of the design department at New York magazine
Last month, we blogged about a new lenticular stamp designed by KesselsKramer for the Dutch Post Office. We’ve just heard from GBH in London that they’re also about to launch a whole Thunderbirds inspired set for the Royal Mail in the UK using similar technology. You can see the stamps here
The star of in almost every picture #9, the latest in Erik Kessels’ series of books of found photography, is a very elusive family pet
New York magazine’s infographics mix great design with editorial rigour, creating snapshots of city life…
CR editor Patrick Burgoyne is giving a talk for the Typographic Circle on November 25 on the subject of why we like the things we say we like, and what that means for the creative industries
This year’s LPA Futures competition for young photographers is now open to entries, with representation by one of the UK’s top agents the prize
New York magazine’s infographics combine journalistic rigour with design excellence in almost equal measure. Subscribers to CR can enjoy a collection of the best in December’s Monograph booklet
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
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
Kelly Grovier’s new book charts the artist’s persistent dialogue with classic and contemporary art
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
The Pentagram partner has created the titles for the acclaimed new Netflix show, which reimagines the Greek myths in a contemporary setting
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 Autumn 2024 issue of Creative Review looks at the brands and individuals who are pushing creativity forward on their way to the top
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
We explore how the 90s, an era the UK looks favourably upon for its thriving culture, are continually inspiring a stagnated creative industry
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
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
Kinda Studios is tapping into the emerging field of neuroaesthetics to help creatives and brands make more impactful work that benefits people’s wellbeing