Sony’s Soundville
For Sony’s latest ad campaign, Fallon in London has turned its attention away from colour to focus on sound…
The making of a Guerrillero Heroico
Chevolution: The story of one of the most famous photographs ever taken is told in a new film.
Designs on the capital
Pentagram partner Domenic Lippa and Sir John Sorrell, chairman of the London Design Festival, have commissioned 20 UK-based graphic designers to create posters with a London theme for this year’s event.
Johan and Måns Tesch
Digital technology has brought change to all aspects of our world, not least the advertising industry. Johan and Måns Tesch, who are chairing the CR Click London conference in November, have been online from the beginning….
Golden: “Thank goodness for the recession”
At the start of this year, the recession claimed its first high-profile creative victim as the Designers Republic had folded. Out of the ashes of tDR at least one new studio has risen: Gavin Lucas meets Leeds-based Golden….
The list can be a lazy solution to fill the corner of a page or a clever, witty way to present content
Magazines love lists, but why does using them prove so divisive? It all depends on what we do with them.
Art direction remains unexplained, for now
Paul Belford is frustrated by a new book that promises to explain the complexities of art direction – and fails
Do our ad schools need to learn a few more lessons of their own?
Why can’t Britain’s ad colleges equip their students to graduate straight into the job, just like dental schools or agricultural colleges do?
Books from the Sant Antoni Market
When somebody decides to mend a broken book, preserve a fragile document, or wants to keep their bus reading private; they create their own customised book cover.
When the ice melts
How Irish luck and English weather brought about the rise and fall of Magners’ advertising
Benetton at 40
Having abandoned the controversialism of its youth in favour of comfortable middle age, Benetton has lost its sense of creative direction
Penguin by Illustrators: Romek Marber
From a new book collecting together the transcripts of talks given by esteemed Penguin illustrators, we have the full text of Romek Marber’s presentation
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