Richard Harvey
Graphic & media design (interaction & moving image) | LCC | richharvey.co.uk
The epitome of our ephemeral culture
Ad agencies are inherently concerned with the new, which perhaps explains their lack of interest in preserving the heritage of their industry…
Data visualisation, 17th-century style
While information design seems wholly modern, its roots can be traced back to early scientific explorations, as a new Royal Society exhibition reveals…
NEoN digital arts festival
The North East of North (NEoN) digital arts festival that takes place in Dundee, Scotland has the theme of ‘character’ this year. It’s set to feature appearances from Akinori Oishi, TADO, and Pictoplasma with contributions also coming from EIDOS and tDR
Stanley Donwood in San Francisco
Stanley Donwood, who is famed for the artworks he has created for Radiohead, is staging his first US exhibition from next week, at the Fifty24sf gallery in San Francisco…
Five new typefaces from Conqueror
To promote a rejuvenated Conqueror brand, paper manufacturer Arjowiggins has, unusually, commissioned five brand new typefaces which designers can download for free…
A passport to Albion
The new-look UK passport, unveiled yesterday, features a host of charming images of the isles and its weather systems. But far from reflecting an urbanised modern Britain, the new designs refer to the folklore of the past
Russ Chimes’ Midnight Club EP: 1 film = 3 music videos
The music video that accompanies the release of artist Russ Chimes’ debut EP of original material is actually a 15 minute film directed by Saman Keshavarz, divided into three installments – the first of which is released online today…
Sept issue: graduate special
CR’s September issue is our graduate special, with profiles on seven new graduates making their way in the world of visual communications
Headlands: hidden faces of the UK coastline
With the help of Google Earth, Jeffrey Tribe has discovered 12 human heads emerging from the British coastline, as presented in his project, Headlands
Designs on your money
The work of “communists” or “tea-drinking fancy pants Limeys”? The reaction to studio Dowling Duncan’s submission to the Dollar ReDe$ign Project proves that even speculative work on currency design is guaranteed to provoke strong opinion
Xbox Halo: Reach advertising breaks
The advertising for the new Xbox Halo: Reach game is hotting up with a big integrated campaign launched this week by AgencyTwoFifteen and AKQA. The campaign includes new short films, as well as, excitingly, a giant robot arm that Halo fans can play with via the internet…
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