CR June: CGI, Grad Guide and a World Cup Wallchart
The June issue of CR focuses on CGI, with six illustrators collaborating with six CGI studios to create original images. Plus, we have our Graduate Guide and, for subscribers, a World Cup Wallchart
Stuffed and sorted
From the department of WTF come two new ad campaigns, each starring stuffed toys whose outward cuteness is undercut with more than a hint of menace.
StreetMuseum iPhone app
Its StreetMuseum iPhone app cleverly brings The Museum of London’s art and photographic collections to the streets of the capital…
Aardman shorts
Aardman Animations has recently launched a new, self-funded short film programme to showcase the talents of its directors and the first two films have been released…
Dorothy’s Picasso poster
Manchester-based Dorothy has created a striking poster to promote Tate Liverpool’s current exhibition, Picasso: Peace and Freedom, which runs until August 30…
Nike Write The Future
After the obligatory trailer and Facebook launch, Nike’s World Cup ad is finally released…
Some nice books
Some nice books on my desk at the moment so thought I’d share them. First up is Art In Time: Unknown Comic Book Adventures 1940-1980 by Dan Nodel – a compendium of some of the characters that, despite originating from the pens of established comic artists, just never quite made it…
Wenlock & Mandeville: London’s Olympic mascots
After the design community’s reaction to the London 2012 logo, the mascot was always going to be a difficult job. But UK agency Iris has just unveiled not one, but two characters for the Olympic and Paralympic Games: Wenlock and Mandeville
Jon Burgerman’s Inkstrumental iPhone app
ustwo – the app developer that gave us Mouth Off and also the Granimator iPad app – has just released Inkstrumental, the interactive fruit of a collaboration with illustrator Jon Burgerman…
Gesundheit: a contagious art exhibition
Back when the world was in the grip of swine flu panic (remember that?), James Sadler at 180 Amsterdam set up a project inviting creative folks to supply their artistic interpretation of a sneeze. The project, titled Gesundheit (that’s the German equivalent to ‘bless you’, folks) now has several entries online, but 180 is on the hunt for more…
Barbara Kruger’s tube map
The latest cover for the London Underground’s pocket tube map has been created by US artist, Barbara Kruger. Good to see CR’s offices residing somewhere between Power and Perfection
Creative Review’s Annual Awards 2025 are officially open for entries
One of the most respected and trusted awards for the advertising and design industries are back for 2025. Run, don’t walk to get your entries in before the Early Bird Deadline on 25 October
How to scale your design business
Growth is a dream for many businesses, but it comes with challenges. Daisy Crowder, brand and marketing director at design recruitment agency Craft, offers advice on how to navigate the change and keep staff on side
Cultivating community with Ganni
The Danish luxury fashion label has spearheaded the characterful evolution of Scandi style. Here, chief brand officer Priya Matadeen discusses its approach to collabs, the pressures of being a responsible brand, and how Ganni Girls grew from a hashtag to a badge of belonging
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 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