Here’s a selection of work that has tickled CR’s fancy of late. First up is a new spot for the Observer from Wieden + Kennedy in London, which emphasises the slow pleasure of reading a paper. The ad coincides with the paper’s new design, which launches this Sunday.
To help raise money for homeless charity Crisis, Prince William has participated in a photography project alongside Jeff Hubbard, who was helped by the charity’s educational programme. The resulting diptych, shown above, will appear as part of the forthcoming exhibition A Positive View at Somerset House in March.
Earlier this week London-based singer-songwriter and solo performer Mayor McCa has just launched a charmingly lo-fi video for his catchy new track, Drinkalottawater – directed by photographer Dean Chalkley and Yemisi Brookes…
A new ‘global visual language’ for the BBC’s online activities by Research Studios is set to be rolled out over the next few months. We have a selection of images from their ongoing work for the network
Google Maps and the Russian Railways’ virtual version of the Trans-Siberian Railway offers the chance to experience the 150 hour, 9,000km journey from Moscow to Vladivostok. As tourism campaigns go, it works brilliantly
Children’s book illustrator and author Oliver Jeffers will be talking at the LCC in London on March 19…
Thom Atkinson’s photographs of rock samples from Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition of 1908 appear in the latest issue of the excellent Draft magazine. You can see more from the series here
The iPad is the latest in a range of impossible temptations marketed by Apple. It’s new, but not for long
The March issue of CR marks our 30th birthday. While we celebrate with a replica extract of the very first issue and a Monograph on great work from 1980, in the magazine we look forward rather than back
Next week the British Library hosts an Alice in Wonderland-themed event, prior to the release of Tim Burton’s colourful take on the classic 19th century tale
Fashion magazine LOVE has launched a 60 second film, directed by CG specialist James Lima, to advertise it’s latest issue…
The winners of the World Press Photo awards were announced earlier today. Pietro Masturzo’s photograph of a group of women shouting from a Tehran rooftop in protest at the Iranian presidential results took Photo of the Year. Click through for the rest of the winning work
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
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
Kelly Grovier’s new book charts the artist’s persistent dialogue with classic and contemporary art
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
The Pentagram partner has created the titles for the acclaimed new Netflix show, which reimagines the Greek myths in a contemporary setting
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 Autumn 2024 issue of Creative Review looks at the brands and individuals who are pushing creativity forward on their way to the top
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
We explore how the 90s, an era the UK looks favourably upon for its thriving culture, are continually inspiring a stagnated creative industry
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
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
Kinda Studios is tapping into the emerging field of neuroaesthetics to help creatives and brands make more impactful work that benefits people’s wellbeing