Earth, the penultimate frontier…
As part of next week’s London Art Fair at the Business Design Centre in Islington, The Steps Gallery will be showcasing a series of striking images by French photographer Vincent Fournier…
CES: from the show floor
Away from the big names, Patrick Burgoyne roots around for the cool, the innovative and the just plain weird at the Consumer Electronics Show
CES: Big mother is watching you
For paranoid parents everywhere, GPS trackers for kids that can trace your little darlings’ every move
CES: Intel’s touch desktop
Despite the large amounts of cash obviously spent by the main exhibitors on their stands here at CES, there aren’t many doing much design-wise. But a touch-screen at the Intel stand has been drawing crowds.
I said, Sit Down!
Surely one of the most oft used parent-to-child commands – and perhaps equally the most unobeyed – Sit Down is the name of the V&A Museum of Childhood’s charming new show on kids seating
CES: 3D, coming to a TV near you
I’m at CES this week – the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, which this year looks to be dominated by 3D TV launches
Meerkat gets blockbuster treatment and more nice work
Our first round-up of work for 2010 sees the continuation of the Compare the Meerkat saga with this spoof film trailer for forthcoming meerkat blockbuster, The Journey of Courageousness.
Win a Research Studios 2010 calendar
Stuck for a calendar to brighten up your workspace? Well, Research Studios has 20 of its brand new 2010 edition to give away
Around The World with the Bodoni Family
Teresa Monachino’s latest book, Around The World with the Bodoni Family, got a mention in our current issue in our profile on SORT. Here are some images and a bit more info about the project…
Decode makes the case for digital
Patrick Burgoyne reports from a landmark show of digital work at the Victoria & Albert Museum
Web-Friendly
Since his breakthrough interactive video for Arcade Fire, French-Canadian director Vincent Morisset has wowed audiences with his ability to bring film alive on the web
Engineering made fun
With ad agencies increasingly venturing into mutifaceted new territory – from art events to installations to creating their own products – the pressure is on their production partners to evolve in similarly fluid style. Over in Stockholm is a team of designer/directors who can offer just such eclectic capabilities. Welcome to Teenage Engineering
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