Guille Carmona’s vibrant illustrations are a queer fever dream
The London-based illustrator explores gender fluidity and the theatrics of gym bro culture through his gloriously kitsch characters
A history of queer design
Queer design is most commonly associated with the rainbow flag, but LGBTQ_ history takes in numerous icons and design symbols, each with their own fascinating stories
Are the creative industries ageist?
The topic for the latest episode of Creativity Sucks!, CR’s new podcast series, is ageism. We invite three industry experts from across design, advertising and marketing to offer their views
Jack Lueders-Booth’s new photo book shows a forgotten side of Boston
The Orange Line tells a story of gentrification and displacement through portraits of the community that lived and worked along Boston’s busiest railway route during the 1980s
How games are changing our understanding of war
A new exhibition at London’s Imperial War Museum explores the relationship between video games and violence, uncovering how game designers are offering new perspectives on the history of conflict
Saatchi & Saatchi releases a dynamic visual identity for the NBA
Typographically-focused and motion-led, the identity reflects the unbridled energy found on basketball courts all around the world
The stories revealed by the ‘wrong’ side of the image
A new book from CentreCentre and V&A Publishing presents an unusual selection of photographs of the other side of the institution’s works on paper
Inside the great psychedelic rebrand
We look at how design is helping institutions, companies, and startups in paving the way for medical psychedelics to turn mainstream
Palace Gucci collab arrives with a predictably great campaign
The tie-up between the two fashion brands – which operate in different markets yet seem like natural companions – comes with a typically eccentric ad campaign
London’s ICA unveils a new identity and campaign for its 75th birthday
The arts organisation embraces “fun, playfulness and a sense of humanity” in the brand update, which aims to remind audiences that the ICA is more than just a white cube gallery
The many hats of Amber Park
The LA-based artist discusses growing up as a child of immigrants, creative directing for Lil Yachty and Katy Perry during college, and why she’s no longer an NFT hater
The Future Factory’s new identity uses “typographic conveyor belts”
DutchScot drew inspiration from the production lines and inner workings of factories to create dynamic new branding for the consultancy
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