Tensions rise in a windswept spot for Emmerdale’s 50th anniversary
A hurricane tears through a giant cake modelled on the Emmerdale village, taking the cast of the show with it, in a dramatic film directed by Matt Rhodes
The little-known graphic design gold of amateur radio
QSL (Do You Confirm Receipt of My Transmission?) is a new book from publisher Standards Manual that looks at the beautiful and varied designs of ham radio users’ unique call cards
Screw the Skeuomorph!
Used to help translate the real world into the digital realm, skeuomorphs should be abandoned in Web3 and the metaverse instead be a place where anything goes, says Rick Chant, ECD and co-founder at We Are Pi
Inside the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ trippy new album artwork
We meet the minds behind the weird, wondrous world constructed to embody the group’s second album in six months, Return of the Dream Canteen
Photographing the Black Panthers
New York Times photography editor Jeffrey Henson Scales and ‘unofficial’ Panthers photographer Stephen Shames share the stories behind a pair of new photo books dedicated to the political organisation
Artist John Walter’s debut NFT collection tackles HIV stigma
Walter’s Sydney Ducks series features cryptic, strangely fascinating images, blending 2D and 3D elements in his trademark “idiosyncratic, maximalist” aesthetic
Breez’s rebrand breathes new life into the cannabis category
Robot Food created a lifestyle brand-inspired new look for the range of THC and CBD-infused products, as it looks to bring cannabis into the mainstream
Harnessing the power of brand experience in a recession
It can be tempting for brands to halt their marketing spend in an economic downturn. Yet a better approach would be to invest in the wider brand experience, says Wolff Olins’ Wayne Deakin
A new Chris Killip retrospective adds depth to his remarkable career
The late British photographer is being celebrated in an exhibition at the Photographers’ Gallery in London, which seeks to contextualise his life and work
A Highland cow takes to the road in Virgin Media’s new ad
Set against a power ballad backdrop, the spot follows Virgin Media’s new bovine mascot as she speeds along on her motorbike
Ragged Edge “embraced the ordinary” for Eager rebrand
There’s no bells and whistles to the juice company’s new branding, which uses uber-minimalism to emphasise natural benefits
An alternative history of photography
We speak to the co-founders of the Solander Collection about the process of putting together their new exhibition and book, plus why there is no ‘definitive’ creative history
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