H by Harris by Root
Root is behind the design of a website and print work for new luxury luggage label, H by Harris, set up by London stylist, Harris Elliott
CR December issue
CR’s December issue looks back at the year in visual communications, plus features on surrealism, the Illustrative festival and much more
Scam ads: the final straw?
As festivals crack down, Gordon Comstock looks at the fate of scammersIn an unfashionable corner of hell, beyond the sandy pit reserved for compulsive masturbators, there is a place for those who make scam advertising. They will be tormented with briefs that they almost but can’t quite crack, eternal pitches supervised by vengeful traffic imps […]
New site for the National Theatre of Wales
The National Theatre of Wales has a new website, courtesy of Cardiff-based branding and digital agency Hoffi
Mmmm… meaty
Vegetarians look away now: Karmarama has recreated the famous Lord Kitchener poster in 16 types of meat in an ad for Colman’s Mustard
International Year of Astronomy posters
Starting out as a self-initiated project, Simon Page’s posters for the International Year of Astronomy 09 ended up being used by the organisation and are now available to buy as prints
Ladies and Gentlemen, we are floating in Athens
Communications agency Living Projects has created a two-minute film to promote the Greek captial city Athens. And (thankfully) this isn’t the usual tourism schtick…
What do you want to ask Neville Brody?
CR readers, here’s your chance to quiz Neville Brody about his work, life, opinions on design and anything else for that matter
AOL becomes Aol.
Wolff Olins New York has created a new identity for one of the internet’s pioneering (but now ailing) brands, AOL
Diesel Only The Brave: the final six
The final group of artist contributions to Diesel’s Only The Brave online exhibition space are now up
New Antony Gormley website
Amp London is behind a new website for Antony Gormley that documents thousands of the artist’s drawings and sculptures
A Tony Kaye event
How a quiet afternoon in the office turned into me filming Tony Kaye giving an impromptu concert/art event in Soho for climate change awareness
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