Alan Fletcher, one of the greatest designers that the UK has ever produced, died last month. Creative Review opened up an online book of condolences on our blog site so that the design world could say goodbye. Here, in tribute to Alan, we reprint a selection of the comments
In a unique collaboration, Creative Review and Selfridges joined forces earlier this year for Shape of the Future. Seven of our Creative Futures winners and runners-up from last year were each given a week in Selfridges’ largest window. The brief was simple: create an installation around the theme of shape, building on the work of the previous occupant. This is what happened next…
The Luchadore are Mexico’s famous masked wrestlers – Lucha Libre (which translates as “free fighting”) their hugely popular sport that first wowed crowds back in the 1930s.
In Fallon’s eagerly awaited new Sony Bravia spot, Paint, 70,000 litres of the stuf explodes over a Glasgow estate. Peter Raeburn at Soundtree tells us about his crucial role on the commercial
While CR readers may not be familiar with designer David Johnston’s name, his work for Red Design in Brighton has consistently featured in these pages over the last year or so. Before his two year stint at Red, art directing projects for clients such as EMI and MTV, Johnston worked in-house for Nike at their European HQ in Hilversum, Holland.
At London Metropolitan University’s Met Works centre, designers can grow their own 3D images, print in metal and create works that are as much about touching as looking. Sean Ashcroft reports from a unique creative playground
Penguin is celebrating 60 years of its Classics range – a series that has consistently set the standard for book jacket design. Steve Hare traces the Classics’ rich design heritage and reveals the future plans for one of publishing’s great imprints
Sheridan Bird uncovers some unusual typographic choices adorning the backs of the world’s top footballers and their fans
Later this month, an exhibition at London’s SEA Gallery will reveal the results of a simple brief given to 28 of the best designers working today to create an A1 black and white poster.
The Sunday Times Magazine was once a driving force in British editorial design. Simon Esterson attends an exhibition of some classic covers to see if its legacy still holds
One of the late great Alan Fletcher’s last commissions was this cover for Wallpaper* magazine. For the past year, Wallpaper* has been running a series of special, subscriber-only covers to coincide with its tenth birthday. Fletcher’s collage will be the last, appearing on the December issue.
Notice the lack of a logo, something of a sacrilege in publishing these days: “That was his initial suggestion when he sent over the artwork, as the collage kind of said it all,” explains Wallpaper* creative director, Tony Chambers. “‘If you’re gonna do it, you may as well bloody do it,’ he said.”
A bumper crop of great videos for you this week, kicked off by Tim Burton’s skeletal promo for The Killers’ Bones.
One of the most respected and trusted awards for the advertising and design industries are back for 2025. Run, don’t walk to get your entries in before the Early Bird Deadline on 25 October
Growth is a dream for many businesses, but it comes with challenges. Daisy Crowder, brand and marketing director at design recruitment agency Craft, offers advice on how to navigate the change and keep staff on side
The Danish luxury fashion label has spearheaded the characterful evolution of Scandi style. Here, chief brand officer Priya Matadeen discusses its approach to collabs, the pressures of being a responsible brand, and how Ganni Girls grew from a hashtag to a badge of belonging
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
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