Elms Lesters Painting Rooms: in from the cold
Unique on the London art scene, Elms Lesters is giving a home to artists who learnt their trade on the streets….
Letman: tickling the eye
Job Wouters, aka Letman, puts a modern spin on the archaic practice of handlettering. CR asks him about his work…
Brand Guardian
A graphic language first developed for the paper now extends to all the Guardian’s activities, including its new home
Jan van Holleben: At work and play
Dogs fly, children breathe fire: it’s all in a day’s work for the German photographer, Jan von Holleben
Design & sustainability: pt3
Knowing the story of what we buy, from raw material to rubbish dump, might make us more responsible consumers, says Anna Gerber in the last of her sustainability series
Can advertising help to turn India green?
As Indians become increasingly consumerist, the country’s advertising industry has a vital role to play.
D&AD works out
Designer Julia Fenby reports from one of D&AD’s Workout
programmes, geared to creative professional development
Welcome to the Spring experience
Tucked away in the unassuming back-streets of London’s Kentish Town lies Spring Studios, a sprawling space spread over 45,000 square feet which contains a number of photographicstudios, a design studio, retouching company, bar and restaurant, and an art gallery.
The rise & fall & rise again of attik
Few creative companies have experienced such extreme highs and lows as attik. It’s some story
TheYouTube dilemma
YouTube provides a steady stream of inspiration to ad creatives, but it leaves directors vulnerable and agencies open to rip-off claims
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