Pixellated vases
Royal College of Art graduate Julian Bond unveiled an interesting casting machine at his graduate show this year. But his working model casts vases in a series of unusual, pixellated shapes
A Honda full of hipsters, and two new music videos
Hipsters in Hondas, forced smile weirdness, and animal photofit. All in one blog post!
Troika deconstruct the V&A
Troika recently unveiled a kinetic sign that directs visitors to London’s V&A Museum from the tunnel at South Kensington tube station. Referencing the simple beauty of Alan Fletcher’s celebrated identity for the museum, the designers created the stand-alone artwork, Palindrome
Light up the 2012 Olympics
When is a torch, not a torch? Why when it’s the veritable Olympic Torch of course. Designers now have the chance to pitch designs for the London 2012 model, with the organisers set on making not just one but 8,000 of them
Mail Me Art exhibition: Medium Without a Message
Curator Darren Di Lieto asked illustrators and artists to post envelopes adorned with artwork to the same address – over a period of a year. Now he’s exhibiting the work he was sent at Mail Me Art, currently showing at The Red Gate Gallery on Coldharbour Lane, South London…
Hand crafted packaging for a handcrafted single malt whisky
Hackney-based design studio, Here, has collaborated with a cabinet maker, an engraver and a calligrapher in creating the packaging for The Balvenie Forty – a limited edition single malt Scotch whisky matured for over 40 years in sherry casks and refill hogsheads…
Great lo-fi music video by Lulu & The Lampshades
Here at CR towers, we love an engaging music video – no matter how lo-fi the production. And it probably doesn’t get more lo-fi than this: two girls clapping and playing what appears to be two ice cream cartons on a kitchen table as they sing their song…
Case study Identity system | client Science Museum | studio johnson banks
The Science Museum’s new identity system aims to further the institution’s appeal to a more grown-up audience and reflect the sense of discovery that is at its core…
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Les AmantsNoemie Goudal’s series Les Amants (The Lovers) formed part of her Photography MA degree show at the Royal College of Art. Goudal says the series aims to present “new perspectives within the photographic canvas”, whereby materials such as metal, paper and, as here in Cascade, plastic sheeting, collide with natural settings. Goudal is set […]
Keeping one’s rep with the reps
They show us reels, they show us photographers and in Cannes, they show us a hell of a good time…
The American Midwest, seen through German eyes
Joachim Brohm’s images of Ohio fused European and American sensibilities, as photography altered its course forever
Judge not lest ye be judged
With the ad industry pushing new means of communication, it’s time for the awards that judge the work to reflect the pace of change
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