The eyes have it
The UK Department for Transport has turned its attention to driving under the influence of drugs, rather than drink, in its latest PSA…
Space Invaders, Rubik’s Cubes and album art
French artist Invader has a solo show, Low Fidelity, at Lazarides Rathbone gallery…
Absolut Rock?
It’s not every day that a bottle of vodka arrives in the post here at CR towers. It’s an even rarer occasion that a bottle of vodka turns up dressed in a tight fitting, studded leatherette jacket…
Mind the staff
If you live in London, you may well have met Tsehai Lewis (above), or at least visited him at work. He is one of 264 tube staff photographed by Maria Cox…
Dudeism and the power of film
Moxie Pictures’ Seth Gordon has shot three new idents VW’s See Film Differently campaign which supports Independent Cinemas. The films break today in cinemas nationwide but you can see all three right here…
Calvin Harris and the Humanthesizer
Calvin Harris performs his latest single, Ready For The Weekend, on a giant human synthesizer made of, er, pretty ladies…
It’s Red Bull Soapbox Racer Time!
Ever fancied taking part in a soapbox derby but been just a little bit too scared to do it? Then Less Rain has created the perfect site for you…the Red Bull Soapbox Racer.
Selfridges goes into Xtra time
To tie in with its centenary, Selfridges commissioned Wieden + Kennedy to create an A to Z of products of the future to fill its windows. One letter, however, was left blank – X
Question of the week 11.08.09
With thousands of new graduates on the scene, demand for placements is at its height. So this week, we’d like to know how you organise them at your studio or agency, what you think of the placement system and what your experiences have been
“The nerds will inherit the creative earth”
Aaron Rose’s excellent documentary Beautiful Losers, which examines the art scene around the Alleged Gallery in New York in the 1990s and includes contributions from Shepard Fairey, Mike Mills and Harmony Korine, is on show at the ICA in London until August 24. Read our feature article on the film from the October 2008 issue of CR here…
The House of Words
In celebration of the 300 anniversary of the birth of Samuel Johnson, Dr Johnson’s House has invited contemporary artists to show work in the house for the first time…
Playing The Building at the Roundhouse
David Byrne’s Playing The Building installation has arrived at the Roundhouse in London….
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