Spain: forgotten man of European design
For decades Franco kept a lid on Spanish design. David Crowley welcomes a history of its pioneers
When brands collide
While it’s rare that two brands will bed down together, pairing off can prove to be mutually fulfilling
Michael Owen, the brand
As he looks for a new club, Newcastle striker Michael Owen is being touted to potential suitors using a 32-page brochure listing all the qualities of Brand Owen
Buy a print, help a bushfire victim
This shot of drift wood by Stuart Crosset is one of 67 images donated by photographers to raise money for victims of Australia’s bushfires
The Thoughtful Six
Earlier this year, in a unique twist on the traditional student placement, studio Thoughtful upped sticks and relocated to Stockport College for six months.
Advice for Graduates
As this year’s degree shows open across the country, we have published a series of articles offering help and advice to new graduates in visual communications
‘‘The traditional studio photographer is about to die’’
So says leading car photographer Carl Lyttle. And the cause? CGI. Diane Smyth consults the experts
200,000 Coke cans = 1 giant artwork
A classic 1940s Coke poster has been recreated using 200,000 crushed cans to mark the start of Recycle Week
Secret Blisters exhibition
Print Club London’s Secret Blisters exhibition of screenprints by 35 different artists opens next week in London…
Design for Yutaka Tajima
Yutaka Tajima is the clothing label of UK design studio, Sanderson Bob. Since 2004, T-shirts have been available from their online store, featuring designs based on their geometric Y logo. They’re now seeking submissions for new interpretations…
If vampires were real….
This was the premise that Digital Kitchen based its clever new campaign for HBO’s latest season of True Blood on….
Today on CR Feed
There’s some great work over on our Feed section, including Alex and Coco’s beautiful shots of Tokyo taxi signs (soon to be published as a CR Monograph)
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