Kavi Pujara’s photos retrace his steps back to Leicester
The photographer’s latest project, This Golden Mile, sees him return to the city in which he grew up
Anna Johannes on why good design is design for everyone
Interbrand strategist and Paralympian Anna Johannes discusses how disability has to stop being an afterthought in the design process, and why creatives need to spend more time talking to disabled people
Remembering Dan Wieden
Dan Wieden, who has died aged 77, had an enormous influence on modern advertising, inspiring generations of creatives, and devising advertising work that infiltrated global culture. We look back at his life and work
John Nolan on the enduring appeal of animatronics
The director and animatronics designer behind Harry Potter and the latest Jurassic World film discusses how he found his creative niche, plus why he loves making ads
Why ad agencies need to up their game on the climate crisis
Well-intentioned ads featuring scenes of disaster are not enough to change people’s minds. The industry needs to do a better job on climate change, says Ben Kay
Viðar Logi on making Björk’s earthy album art
The Icelandic imagemaker talks about his friendship with Björk, the process of building a visual underworld for her 10th studio album, Fossora, and the parties that inspired it
Good Reads: MacGuffin magazine explores the lives of “things”
Disenfranchised by the design industry’s obsession with the new, MacGuffin’s founders use each issue to shine a light on different historic objects. This time around, it’s the chain
DesignStudio’s Casavo rebrand is unapologetically orange
The real estate startup is embracing a chiselled new wordmark and a pumpkin-coloured palette, as it rebrands ahead of expanding the business across Europe
Clients, creativity and the importance of walking to the lift
While flexible working brings many joys, the opportunities for serendipitous casual conversations with clients are hard to repeat remotely, says Jaime Mandelbaum, CCO, Europe at VMLY&R
R/GA brands MOCA, a new home for Chinese Australian stories
The Museum of Chinese in Australia, set to open in 2023, promises to be a space for the country to celebrate “strength in diversity” – with its visual identity rooted in the shapes of Chinese characters
New branding for The Other Art Fair draws on its subversive approach
Universal Favourite has overhauled the annual event’s visual identity, creating a “modern and accessible aesthetic with a tinge of rebellion”
The Olympic brand gets a refresh
Canadian agency Hulse & Durrell and the International Olympic Committee led the redesign of the overarching Olympic branding, as part of an ongoing process to evolve its design system
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