New visual language for BBC online
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
All aboard the virtual Trans-Siberian Railway
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
Oliver Jeffers London Talk
Children’s book illustrator and author Oliver Jeffers will be talking at the LCC in London on March 19…
Antarctica rocks
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
Another article about the iPad
The iPad is the latest in a range of impossible temptations marketed by Apple. It’s new, but not for long
CR March issue
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
Curiouser and Curiouser
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
The LOVE Thing
Fashion magazine LOVE has launched a 60 second film, directed by CG specialist James Lima, to advertise it’s latest issue…
World Press Photo 2010
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
Brighton’s West Pier lit up by lasers
Two nights ago Brighton’s West Pier (what’s left of it) was lit up in the most spectacular fashion by a nifty rig of lasers…
Team GB’s Skeleton graphics
A series of 3D portraits feature on the sleds that the British skeleton team will be using at the Vancouver Winter Olympics, created by Royal College of Art student, Robin Howie
CR Survey: Sidelines
When he is not designing books for Isaac Mizrahi, Peter Buchanan-Smith devotes his time to his side project, a range of beautifully crafted axes called Best Made. We want to find out what sidelines you have on the go…
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