John Maeda in a sandpit, on Twitter and text
John Maeda will be in London in November as he takes up residence in a sandpit in the Riflemaker gallery, interacting with visitors via Twitter, text and drawings
Guardian/Observer: can you name all 26 films?
Wieden + Kennedy’s new ad for the Guardian/Observer features references to 26 different films: can you spot them all?
Audi A1: the car condensed
BBH’s launch print ad campaign for the new Audi A1 aims to convey the idea that a lot of good stuff has been squeezed into a small package
Let’s Colour: nice TV spot, but effective call to arms?
Case study Let’s Colour Project | client Dulux/AkzoNobel | Agency Euro RSCG – Documenting experiential painting events is at the core of Euro RSCG’s Let’s Colour campaign for Dulux paint which utilises TV, press, web and social media
James Victore: Self-deprecation, sermonising and staying hard
With his unpatriotic attitude and interest in ‘unholy sex’, James Victore is a designer with opinions, as exhibited in a new book of his work
Oi! Crowdsource my tiny Peperami. And step on it!
What might the increasing spread of Wikiculture mean for the future of advertising?
Puffin study day
On 15 October the University of Bristol plays host to the latest study day from the Penguin Collectors Society. This time the focus is on Puffin books
Granta 112: Pakistan
In the mainstream media, Pakistan is usually discussed in a limited fashion – touching only on the country’s political tensions, terrorism, or, most recently, tragedy. A new issue of Granta magazine, made in collaboration with Green Cardamom visual arts organisation, offers an alternative view, showcasing exciting new Pakistani writing and contemporary art…
Competition: Web Font Awards
In May this year, type behemoth Monotype Imaging announced the public beta of Font.com Web Fonts – a hosted service that utilises the @font-face CSS rule, thus enabling designers to choose web enabled fonts from the vast Monotype, Linotype and ITC libraries (not to mention third-party foundries) for website design. Now Monotype has launched the Web Font Awards to applaud site design that has embraced the possibilities that Web Font offers…
CR Photography Annual iPhone app
Want to see all the beautiful images from our Photography Annual on your iPhone? Check out the CR Photography Annual iPhone app – works great on the iPad too
Exhibition: Duffy The Third Man
A new exhibition of the late, great photographer Brian Duffy’s work, entitled Duffy The Third Man, is running at the Lucy Bell gallery in St Leonards-on-Sea in Sussex. It’s actually only the second ever exhibition of Duffy’s work…
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