2012 Olympics pictograms launched
One of the most eagerly-awaited design elements of the London 2012 Olympics was launched today – the pictograms
D&AD Creative Search
D&AD challenged winners of this year’s Student Awards to create a buzz for this year’s event. Four Swedes came up with this
Boo Ritson’s Back-Roads Journeys
Boo Ritson takes portrait painting to new levels in a two-part exhibition currently on show in London.
100 Facts About Pandas
Think you know pandas? Well, think again. A new book from Square Peg publishers reveals a raft of unexpected facts about the lovable black-and white bears…
Google Street View: destination the Editors new album
To promote In This Light And On This Evening the new album by its band Editors, Sony Music has turned to an unlikely media channel: Google Street View…
DJ Hero: Framestore vs Activision vs Warp Films
As we suspected when we put together our Virtual World Special issue earlier in the year – it was only a matter of time before a dedicated VFX company teamed up with a computer games company…
Impressive line-up for Icograda Beijing
CR is currently cursing the fact that it will not be present in Beijing for the Icograda World Design Congress – looks a great line-up
The hand from above
In the latest installation by Chris O’Shea, “unsuspecting pedestrians will be tickled, stretched, flicked or removed entirely in real-time by a giant deity”
Only in Japan…
Nikon’s new digital camera has a built-in projector, which gave Naoki Ito of GT Tokyo an idea…
UK Music Video Award Winners
Shynola’s animated vid for Coldplay’s Strawberry Swing picked up the coveted Video of the Year award at this year’s UK MVAs
Ed Ruscha comes to the Hayward
Opening today at the Hayward Gallery in London is a major retrospective of the work of Ed Ruscha, with paintings by the artist made over the last five decades.
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