Popel Coumou
Enraptured with the hidden spaces within architecture, Popel Coumou can often be found taking photos of buildings from the oddest vantage points
Digital Club
Born Marc Kremers: 14.06.77, South Africa; Tommi Eberwein: 24.07.76, Offenburg, Germany. Education Marc: Natal Technikon, South Africa, self-taught. Tommi: Ecal School of Art and Design, Lausanne, Switzerland. Based London. Work history Hi-Res! (June 2003–April 2007). Contact marc@thedigitalclub.net, tommi@thedigitalclub.net, thedigitalclub.net
Aries Moross is something of an inspiration
Although just 21 and currently in their final year at Camberwell College of Arts, a visit to their website reveals their graphic and illustrative output is nothing short of prolific.
David O’Reilly
Born 21.06.1985, Kilkenny, Ireland. Education Self-taught. Based Berlin, Germany. Work history Worked with Shynola on Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and also on Beck’s E-Pro video. Concept artist and designer at Studio AKA. Now signed to Colonel Blimp. Worked with Hammer & Tongs on upcoming feature, Son of Rambo. Contact dddddavid@gmail.com, colonelblimp.com
Uniqlo reborn
Over-ambitious expansion and over-reliance on one product nearly ruined Uniqlo, but now the Japanese retailer is back in fine style
January 2008
1 Hans Brinker campaignWith all this talk of saving the planet it’s good to see that some people have been quietly operating on reduced carbon emissions for years – even if they didn’t quite realise it at the time. Amsterdam’s Hans Brinker Hotel, typically candid about the lack of luxury that awaits guests inside, has […]
Flashing Lights
Andy Polaine is inspired by the more creative direction of 2007’s Flash on the Beach event
Happy New Year from Radiohead
Tonight, 31 December, at midnight GMT Radiohead will perform their latest album In Rainbows in its entirety. You can watch the broadcast at the band’s site, radiohead.tv, and also at Current TV’s website current.com (at 12 a.m. EST/9 p.m. PST in the US). The show will repeat three times throughout New Year’s Day.
2007: The CR Blog Top Ten
The top ten stories on CR Blog in 2007, by number of page views, were…
Nice work (some with a festive flavour)
Apple Mac ads; Agency: TBWAMedia Arts Lab; Creatives: Chuck Monn, Jason Sperling, Alicia Dotter; Director: Drew Lightfoot; Production company: LAIKA/house
It’s the last Friday before Christmas, you’re probably all drunk, but in case any of you are looking for a way to while away some time, here is a selection of the great work we’ve received recently at CR. First up is the latest spot from Apple, which sees the PC and Mac guys appearing in animated form.
Selected Drawings: James Jarvis
As any fan of James Jarvis’ vinyl toys and comic books will know, the artist is a stickler for detail and this obsession with getting things just right is certainly part of the charm of his work. Of the many drawings brought together in this, his first book of selected work from 2002–2007 (published by Amos) it’s fascinating to see how his eye fixates on the precise way that a cravat is tied, how a buckle on a policeman’s jacket fastens or, even, how a crow might sport a top hat. And, my, how it sports it well.
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