MTV’s brand new look
MTV’s very first international rebrand rolls out across its network of 64 international channels today…
Icograda in Beijing
Icograda is to stage its biennial World Design Congress in Beijing this October. Speakers include Jan van Toorn, Sol Sender (of the Obama campaign), Troika and Michael Rock of 2×4
Muhammad Ali
I began collecting Muhammad Ali memorabilia after being intrigued by the Ali persona as portrayed in the documentary, When We Were Kings.
RCA Show 2: Communication Art & Design
The Royal College of Art’s SHOW TWO is on until 5 July, featuring work from the Communication Art & Design course. We had a look around – here’s what caught our eye…
Levi’s Go Forth
Wieden + Kennedy Portland has launched a new campaign for Levi’s, titled Go Forth, which draws on the brand’s heritage as the quintessential American jeans.
D&AD New Blood Part Two
Part two of our round-up of D&AD’s New Blood graduate show, including a lovely film for Hewlett Packard from two Kingston students
D&AD New Blood Part One
D&AD’s New Blood showcase of graduate work opened tonight. As one of the judges, I got a good look before the private view crowds arrived. Here are a few projects that caught my eye
Questions for D&AD’s new chief?
D&AD has announced the appointment of a new chief executive – ex Wieden + Kennedy Amsterdam MD Tim O’Kennedy (above). What do you think his first task should be?
Tribal DDB takes Cannes Film Grand Prix: Obama takes Titanium
Tribal DDB’s Carousel took the Cannes Lions top prize in the Film category while the much-coveted Titanium award went to the Obama Presidential campaign
I am not another smug canvas bag
Ah the canvas tote bag: at first you charmed us, but now you’re really quite annoying. Ad agency TBWAVancouver has the answer to all that screenprinted smuggery
Stanley Donwood’s Pandemons
El Chupacabra, the latest series of paintings from artist Stanley Donwood opens at the Weapon of Choice Gallery in Bristol on 10 July. Something tells us that Donwood is not a fan of bankers
Cannes: Grand Prix hat-trick for CumminsNitro, Nike wins Design prize
At the Cannes Lions ad festival this week, CumminsNitro has picked up an astonishing three Grand Prixs, while Nike Battlefield took the Design prize
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