Lakwena’s joyful art wraps an electrical substation in London
London-based artist Lakwena Maciver has developed a design for an energy facility in Brent Cross Town in her signature uplifting style
Reese’s likes putting peanut butter in stuff
The US chocolate brand gets to the heart of its offering in this new campaign from Mother London
Disrupting the photography landscape
Shoair Mavlian, the incoming director of the Photographers’ Gallery in London, reflects on the challenges in attracting audiences post-pandemic, and building more inclusive spaces
Calvin Chow captures Cambodia’s Tonlé Sap lake
The photographer documents the communities who live on the lake, which is under threat from climate change, overfishing and hydropower dams
Rebranding Whitney Houston for a new audience
Legacy artists are big business, and labels are using creativity and design to help bring their music to new audiences. Here, we talk to designer Erik Herrström about the branding he’s created for the singer Whitney Houston, ten years after her death
Thix is a hair loss brand rooted in realism
Otherway created a simple but bold visual identity for the new functional haircare brand, which is inspired by retro health and beauty packaging
Why words matter during a cost of living crisis
We speak to Reed Words about the importance brands should be placing on their tone of voice amid the recession – and why platitudes simply won’t cut it for consumers
Inside Not Wieden + Kennedy, the agency’s new design arm
Creative director Adam Rix talks through the plans for the new venture, and discusses the rise of design within ad agencies
Travel agency Exoticca urges us to live more with latest ad
The spot adopts a tongue-in-cheek approach to encourage people to make travel and experiences a top priority
Vintage Books celebrates the 1920s in latest series
The Vintage Deco series celebrates nine novels 100 years on from their original release, with the covers taking inspiration from the opulence of the era
Arsenal celebrates its legacy and future with new stadium artworks
Jeremy Deller, David Rudnick and Reuben Dangoor were involved in creating the eight unconventional pieces, which will line the outside of the Emirates Stadium in London
Vince Frost’s lessons on running a design business
Almost two decades since moving to the other side of the world, Frost*collective’s founder reflects on why he had to radically redesign his business in order to transform his life
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