Studio Dempsey: Self-promotional postcards
After finally stepping down from CDT last year, the design studio that he co-founded, Mike Dempsey set up his own, far smaller operation to concentrate on projects of personal interest
Terminal 5 Films, Nokia
As we have reported on before in CR, Nokia has been commissioning an imaginative array of motion graphics work for display in its stores around the world
Digital disciples
Does the new religion of digital advertising have all the answers? Patrick Burgoyne reports from Creative Social
Jung von Matt, Hamburg: Mercedes-Benz ads
Jung von Matt in Germany has devised an inventive way to emphasise the Mercedes-Benz G Class’ ability to perform perfectly in every terrain
Dentsu/Simone Inc.: Uniqlo Try website
Dentsu and Simone Inc. in Japan have created this latest nifty website for clothing brand, Uniqlo
Zaragoza Expo 2008, Program Collective
The Zaragoza Expo 2008, based on the theme Water and Sustainable Development, is taking place from June 14 until September 14 in Spain
Wieden + Kennedy: Honda Drop ad
Wieden + Kennedy Tokyo has created this spot for Honda Asia, the agency’s first TV work for the brand since winning the account early this year
BPA Toe Jam video
Brighton Port Authority is Norman Cook’s latest venture, which launches with the infectious single, Toe Jam, featuring vocals from David Byrne and Dizzee Rascal
“You can work in two ways; it can be beautiful, or it can be ugly. Which would you rather see?”
What is the future for advertising art direction?
Provokateur: Tap
Tap is an eco-initiative from design agency Provokateur which is aiming to promote the UK’s excellent tap water as a sustainable alternative to bottled varieties
Sulki & Min
They met at Yale and trained in Holland, but designers Sulki & Min see their future in Korea
Wilfrid Wood and friends
Wilfrid Wood has almost run out of room: there’s barely a patch of wallspace left in his house, the majority of it taken up by sketches, drawings, paintings and sculptures
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