Type and magazines: neglected no more
Typography is the element that links all the parts of a magazine together but it can go unappreciated: not in the pages of TypoMag though…
Ars Electronica: Inspiring, infuriating and extraordinary
For his first assignment our new columnist reports from Ars Electronica and salutes the efforts behind the ongoing EyeWriter project…
The Third Man
As Saatchi & Saatchi turns 40, CR meets Jeremy Sinclair, who has worked with the most famous brothers in advertising from the very beginning
Best In Book
Our judges’ selection of the very best entries submitted this year including work by Richard Bailey, Ben Stockley and James Mollison.
Personal/non-pub
Showcasing self-initiated or experimental work, whether it be non-commissioned or non-published. Includes work by Emily Shur, Jon Day and Peter Clarke.
Advertising
Presenting a series of images that have been commissioned by advertising agencies, work has been contributed by the the likes of Nadav Kander, Alex Telfer and Leila + Damien de Blinkk.
Design
The photographic highlights that have been commissioned by design agencies or consultancies.
Editorial
Commissioned by newspapers, magazines etc., it features Thomas Butler, Ranald Mackechnie and Tim Flach.
Conceptual
David Trood and Tim MacPherson feature in the conceptual category that highlights work commissioned by photolibraries.
October 2010: Notting Hill Gate Tube posters
These photographs came about as a result of some modernisation work at Notting Hill Gate tube station earlier this year. Contractors took a sign off the wall on the Central Line platform and discovered a series of passageways.
Designer food
Has food ever looked so perfectly beautiful? Forsman & Bodenfors’ Ikea baking book makes ingredients into works of art
Swatch Young Illustrators Award
The Swatch Young Illustrators Award, run by Berlin-based festival Illustrative, aims to reward “creativity and innovation in personal contemporary illustration and graphics”
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