A Russian Diary 2010
Always a visual treat, the Redstone diary for 2010 contains over 50 images taken from Russian children’s books from the 1920s and 30s
Gunn Report 2009
Which ads won the most awards last year? The Gunn Report has the answers, but what do they mean?
Nike’s new football mark
Accept & Proceed has created a new mark for the Nike Football Training range
Guerrilla Advertising 2: Call for entries
Following on from Guerrilla Advertising: Unconventional Brand Communication (published by Laurence King, 2006), CR’s Gavin Lucas is currently collecting work to potentially feature in a second volume…
YES & Dan Holdsworth’s Warp20 prints
Warp Records fans can now buy C-type photographic prints of the artwork (created by design studio YES in collaboration with photographer Dan Holdsworth) which formed part of the visual campaign for Warp20: the record label’s 20th birthday celebrations….
Processing thoughts
McCann Erickson Manchester has created a poster campaign that combines photography and Processing to great effect
World’s first crowdsourced magazine cover?
Dutch independent magazine OK Periodicals has created what it claims is the world’s first crowdsourced magazine cover
A Lego fan’s dream
Know your red two-ers from your blue four-ers? Well, Lego are auditioning for a Model Builder to work in the Legoland Discovery Centre, opening in Manchester next year
Give us a forward slash
GAP’s new Christmas viral is objectionable for many reasons but a missed ‘forward slash’ in the list of cheery numbers the GAP dance troupe performs, gives their message a whole new meaning
Think Tank: the future of advertising 2
What is the future of the ad industry? Leading figures from traditional and digital agencies discuss this and more
Think Tank: the future of advertising 3
What is the future of the ad industry? Leading figures from traditional and digital agencies discuss this and more
StudioThomson’s birthday at b-Store
StudioThomson is marking its fifth birthday this year with an exhibition of its work at central London’s über-cool b Store on Savile Row…
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