2012: Like A Slot Machine Going Down On A Stop Sign
The Daily Show weighs in and uncovers a forgotten logo from the 1936 Berlin Olympics, “Nuzi, the world’s fastest Swastika”. (Link: Unbeige)
2012 Logo: Lance Wyman says “give it a chance”
Along with Aicher’s work for Munich 72, another classic year for Olympic graphic design was Mexico 68, the logo for which was created by US designer Lance Wyman. His concept was radical – it hinted at Op Pop while embracing the vernacular visual culture of the host city – and, like London 2012, it was essentially a graphic stamp, rather than a traditional image with accompanying city name, rings and year. We asked Lance what he thought of the London 2012 work.
But What Would They Have Made Of This?
With the enormous barrel of nastines currently being dumped all over the London 2012 logo, we wondered what the reception might have been for some of its predecessors had they been released today. What comments, for example, might the Herr in the strasse have come out with when confronted with design’s holiest of holies, the Munich 1972 logo?
Wolff Olins: Epilepsy 2012 Film Not Us
Earlier today, London Mayor Ken Livingstone was reported to have called on the London 2012 organisers to withhold payment from design consultancy Wolff Olins for their work on the 2012 brand after a film (above) showing an animated version of the logo had to be taken down from the 2012 websiite following complaints that it triggered epileptic fits. Only trouble is, we can exclusively reveal, Wolff Olins didn’t make the film.
London 2012. Well, at least it doesn’t have Big Ben on it
London 2012’s “multimedia brand image” was unveiled today by Lord Coe, chairman of London’s Olympic committee. Designed by Wolff Olins the logo is, apparently, based on the four *ahem* brand pillars of access, participation, stimulation and inspiration. So-far-so-predicatable: but who would have guessed it would quite turn out… like this?
Dear Mr Barnbrook…
The cover of Jonathan Barnbrook’s monograph Barnbrook Bible: The Graphic Design of Jonathan Barnbrook. The book will be published on 19 June, coinciding with Friendly Fire, Barnbrook’s show at the Design Museum
Last month, we asked you to send in questions for designer, typographer and all-round tweaker of the nose of corporate irresponsibility, Jonathan Barnbrook. Here are his answers…
It’s not all Wallace and Gromit you know…
Introducing the Pearce Sisters – the stars of Aardman’s new short
Aardman Animation, the production company behind the hugely successful Wallace & Gromit films and the ever brilliant Creature Comforts (amongst many other things) sent a preview copy of their latest film which showcases a very different style of animation to that which Aardman fans might expect…
Visionaire’s puzzling issue
Maurizio Cattelan’s puzzle for Visionaire issue 51
Visionaire, the fabled art and fashion “magazine”, is about to appear in its 51st incarnation. While the issues differ radically from one to the next, each is dedicated to a particular theme that a host of celebrated artists set out to interpret. The latest, published in a couple of weeks, takes the theme of “harmony” and contains six large-scale 25-piece jigsaw puzzles.
Children Help Themselves
Faced with the task of reinvigorating the communications for Save the Children, Johnson Banks decided to enlist the help of, well, some children
Night Rider
Showing as part of Tate Britain’s epic new photography exhibition How We Are: Photographing Britain is Richard Primrose’s project NightBus Diaries, which documents London’s nocturnal comings and goings over several months in 2005
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