A new book collecting together over ten years’ worth of work from the Dutch product designer, Tord Boontje, is published next month. Designed by Graphic Thought Facility, the book is a beautifully designed object in its own right that sympathetically reflects Boontje’s own working philosophy
Since turning 60 last year, Penguin has been knocking out special editions of its back catalogue thick and fast, so you could be forgiven if you’ve gotten a little confused by them of late. However, as long as they continue to produce covers as beautiful as these, it seems churlish to complain
The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense was formed in Oakland, California by Huey P Newton and Bobby Seale in October 1966, just over a year after the assassination of Malcolm X
By rediscovering his native visual culture, Iranian graphic designer Reza Abedini has produced work that goes beyond Western limitations. Rick Poynor meets him
Design studio Hvass&Hannibal comprise the talents of Nan Na Hvass and Sofie Hannibal
Olly Williams talks to Gavin Lucas about his role as art director of the new Wave commercial for Big Yellow Storage written by CHI and directed by Dougal Wilson
Artists and designers are transforming the humble button badge into a vibrant communications medium
Blamed for everything from obesity to global warming, the ad industry is under fire from all sides. So, asks Tom Wnek…
Black Panther poster from 1969, reworked from an earlier version published in the BP newspaper.
As Revolutionary Artist and Minister of Culture for The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, Emory Douglas was responsible for the party’s striking agitprop posters and its newspaper’s political illustrations. His revolutionary art, collected in a new book edited by the artist Sam Durant, spoke of the social conditions and institutional racism within the US that the Black Panther Party had been born out of.
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
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
Kelly Grovier’s new book charts the artist’s persistent dialogue with classic and contemporary art
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
The Pentagram partner has created the titles for the acclaimed new Netflix show, which reimagines the Greek myths in a contemporary setting
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 Autumn 2024 issue of Creative Review looks at the brands and individuals who are pushing creativity forward on their way to the top
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
We explore how the 90s, an era the UK looks favourably upon for its thriving culture, are continually inspiring a stagnated creative industry
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
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
Kinda Studios is tapping into the emerging field of neuroaesthetics to help creatives and brands make more impactful work that benefits people’s wellbeing