Marathon animation
Agency Saint at RKCR/Y&R has collaborated with illustrator and animator Andy Rementer to create a series of illustrations and animations for this year’s Virgin-sponsored London Marathon…
Absolut funds Spike Jonze film and more nice work
There’s been a plethora of nice work passing through CR Towers this week – here’s a selection of what we’ve seen for your delectation. First up, Absolut reinforces its associations with art and creativity by funding a short film by Spike Jonze…
Designs of the Year nominees announced
This year’s nominations for the Brit Insurance Designs of the Year show have been announced. As usual, they are an eclectic bunch
NB says goodbye to Polaroid
In 2009, the last batches of instant photographic film produced by Polaroid reached their expiry date. NB Studio has marked its passing with a rather nice memento
Guido Mocafico: Guns and Roses
Opening at Hamiltons Gallery in London today is an exhibition by photographer Guido Mocafico, which explores the twin themes of Guns and Roses…
Simon Creasey
Simon Creasey enjoys getting lost among the pages of cartographical curios in new book, Strange Maps
Photography exhibition: A Positive View
Showing at Somerset House between March 10 and April 5, A Positive View will exhibit more than 100 rare and signed photographic words across almost a century of photography..
The Wouters work their Rainbowgun
Job and Roel Wouters’ film 1234567 is part of the If You Could Collaborate show in London, but you can also watch their Rainbowgun in action on CR Blog
Mr Bingo’s Haiti relief effort
London-based illustrator Mr Bingo is selling screenprints to raise money for UNICEF’s Haiti Earthquake Children’s Appeal…
Girl Power!
Polish-born Leeds-based graphic designer Nina Hunter feels that the world of design is still one dominated by men and, in an attempt to redress the balance, has set up a new “female-centric” creative agency in Leeds called LoveLife Design…
For greenfingered subscribers
Subscribers to CR can use the packaging that the February issue comes in to grow their own tomatoes
It is now six minutes to midnight
Last Thursday the minute hand of the Doomsday Clock, the metaphorical clock that monitors how near humanity is to catastrophic destruction, was moved back one minute to six minutes to midnight. Pentagram marked the event in print
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