Graduate special: Matthew Young
Graphic & communication design | University of Leeds | mymymy.biz
Graduate special: Sam Mosley & Sarah Mullen
Salford University Advertising design graduates Sam Mosley and Sarah Mullen impressed us with their ideas mixing digital and real world techniques
Graduate special: Simon Cook
Graphic design | Nottingham Trent University | stoneandspear.com
Just add content for ready-made magazines
Roger Black’s Ready-Media project has been causing outrage among magazine designers. Is it an affront to their craft or a clever solution for small publishers?
The Fantastic Mr Foxx
John Foxx has been championing the new for 40 years in his experiments in music, art and graphic design. At 57, he’s still working to combine all three
September 2010: Greensleeves
Producer, DJ and graphic designer Al Fingers has curated a selection of Greensleeves Records early illustrated covers
(Top) secret America:hidden in plain sight
In his first book, geographer and artist Trevor Paglen employs photography to document the mysterious world of US military and intelligence operations…
Designers and data: mix with caution
A new book by Barnbrook underlines that, though the world of data presents a designer with a rich source of content, it comes with added responsibility…
RIP Corinne Day
We were greatly saddened to hear (via magCulture) of the death of Corinne Day whose 1990 cover shot of Kate Moss for The Face ushered in a new era of photography
Sensitive, apparently
New from Redstone Press comes this lovingly produced Inkblot Test complete with 12 cards. As a sceptical sort, I was eager to see if the blots could get the measure of me
Hastings Council’s anti-dog-poo campaign
Hastings Borough Council is taking a hard line on the owners of dogs that foul the streets and pavements of the historic seaside town – and their graphic poster campaign is causing a bit of a stir…
D&AD Sharp’ner: Art of the Fanzine
D&AD’s next Sharp’ner event will look at the culture of fanzines in a panel discussion headed up by Professor Teal Triggs, whose new book on the subject is out in October
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