How We Make Magazines
CR is bringing a small slice of this year’s Colophon2009 conference to London next month as part of our Portfolios event. Four independent magazine makers will show their work and share their experiences
Sunn 0))) and the art of being heavy
Stephen O’Malley is one half of the drone-rock band Sunn 0))) and he also oversees the design and art direction of all their releases
The Illustrators’ Eye at Central Saint Martins
If you’re passing Central Saint Martins college in London this weekend then their small show, The Illustrators’ Eye, is worth checking out
The Gigantic Robot
Tom Gauld will publish a new 32-page comic this summer entitled The Gigantic Robot. It’s a fable concerning the production of a secret weapon whose promise apparently goes unfulfilled
CR June issue
Logo design trends, Astrid Stavro, advertising and typography and a look at the rarely seen but beautifully art directed 60s magazine London Life – all in the June issue of CR
YCN, 72 Rivington Street, London
The Young Creative Network has opened its newly renovated headquarters at 72 Rivington Street in London
Coke summer cans
Both Coke and deadly rival Pepsi have Coke produced limited edition runs of can designs in recent years – here’s Coke’s effort for the summer
ISTD Lecture: Wim Crouwel
The ISTD has announced a new series of lectures, the first of which is quite a coup: Wim Crouwel on 3 June…
The stained glass forest
Singapore studio Creamy created this installation for the ultra-hip New Majestic Hotel in which stained glass creates the feel of a forest canopy
Hombre.Cosa for MTV
Hombre.Cosa from Buenos Aires has created a fluorotastic series of idents for MTV electropop show 10+Pedidos
Rubik’s Cube Type Stamp
Jas Bhachu, who will soon graduate from Liverpool School of Art & Design, has created this Rubik’s Cube Font Generator
Stanley & Marvin: another tale in type
Stanley & Marvin, Brighten the Corners’ second venture into making children’s books illustrated entirely from type, has just been published
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