68, 72, 84, 2012?
Will designers remember London’s Olympics as fondly as they do those of Mexico, Munich and LA? Not without an improved tendering process and a creative director, says Mark Sinclair
Milton Glaser, artist
Rick Poynor welcomes a new book of drawings by Milton Glaser that reveal the designer’s technical skills as an artist
Time to adopt a new creative uniform?
If, God forbid, you find yourself in Soho, on a weekday, without a job, can I suggest you pay a visit to Westminster Public Library?
Colophon 2009: A new seriousness
Making the most of print is key if magazines want to see off the recession. James Pallister reports from Colophon 2009.
Design guidelines
Bland statements of intent can do designers more harm than good, says Craig Oldham. It’s vital that we stick to our beliefs
Karlsson Wilker
They’ve got the New York Studio and the cool clients, but the life of Karlsson Wilker is considerably less glamorous than it might appear
Come to Portfolios
Garry Owens of Agent Orange will be on of the photographers whose work can be seen at Portfolios
Our two-day Portfolios event starts today, June 9, giving you the chance to view thousands of photographers’ and illustrators’ work, all under one roof
Design Guidelines
Too many design consultancies are shy away from expressing their beliefs about design and the design industry. It’s time to stick to our principles, writes Craig Oldham
Luke Hayman
“Creative Review is the reason why I became a designer”. Patrick Burgoyne meets Pentagram New York’s most recent partner
Crispin, Porter + Bogusky: Loved, loathed but never ignored
It’s been an impressive year for the US agency, with its work for Burger King tipped for awards success. Yet still the haters gather
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