Logorama up for Oscar
H5’s film Logorama has been nominated for a Short Film (Animated) award at this year’s Oscars…
Christoph Niemann: Visual Reduction
Illustrator and graphic designer, Christoph Niemann on why his greatest achievement is that he hasn’t gone insane – yet
In partnership with Workfront
Lego at Fashion Week
In a project devised to raise money for The National Autistic Society (NAS), four specially created Lego artworks by four fashion designers will be auctioned during London Fashion Week later this month…
An Augmented (Hyper)Reality
Keiichi Matsuda’s film, Augmented (hyper)Reality: Domestic Robocop, offers a glimpse of an alternate universe, with augmented reality cranked up to the next level
Drainspotting
Of the 120m manhole covers in Japan, many sport eye-catching insignia, continuing a long tradition that pairs industrial design with graphic art. A new book documents this truly street-level subculture…
Skim reading
The New York Times Skimmer offers an alternative way to read the paper online. A selection of stories from each section, chosen by the paper’s editors, is presented in a simple grid: click on a story to be taken through to the full content on the main site. Different themes allow users to customise the look of the App. CR spoke to NYTimes.com design director Khoi Vinh and software developer Andre Behrens about the App’s design
Gordon Comstock
With creative ideas available on tap via the internet, it won’t be long until it’s ‘us’ or ‘the computers’
Magazines reloaded
A revolution in publishing is taking place as the world’s
first truly digital magazines emerge
Sony & Fallon: The end of adland’s beautiful relationship
As Sony parts company with its ad agency, Fallon, James McNulty wonders what it all means…
Hairpin bends, no lights, no problem
Guy Bird tackles the Italian Alps in pitch darkness using a new in-car night vision system from Mercedes
Data Driven
Increased access to personal data has enabled brands to communicate more effectively with their audiences. R/GA’s Chloe Gottlieb looks at how this information is now being used to motivate consumers to change lifestyles
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