Nike’s new campaign finds sporting magic in the mundane
Created by Soursop, the series of films features a mixture of street cast and famous families, including footballer Virgil Van Dijk and his daughters
Why we need to promote the creative industry in schools
Key to bringing new, diverse talent into the creative industry is to raise awareness at a school level, where the career opportunities it brings are still too often opaque and misunderstood
Good Reads: Sick magazine doesn’t sugar-coat stories of illness and disability
Tired of unrealistic and unhelpful writing about life as a sick and disabled person, Olivia Spring created her own magazine offering honest perspectives on the issue
Closing the class gap in the creative industries
Despite urgent calls for diversity, the creative industries remain overwhelmingly middle class. We look at what can be done to allow new voices in
Gradwatch 2022: Hanna Norberg-Williams, Camberwell College of Arts
Illustrator and animator Hanna Norberg-Williams is one of the ten art and design graduates we’ve chosen for our annual Gradwatch showcase, where we celebrate the next generation of talent in the creative industries
Does advertising education need a rethink?
We talk to former Watford Advertising Course leader Tony Cullingham and BBH’s Helen Rhodes about bringing back the agency’s scheme, Barn, in a new format that responds to what the industry needs now
Gradwatch 2022: Bola Meshioye, Manchester School of Art
Illustrator Bola Meshioye is one of the ten art and design graduates we’ve chosen for our annual Gradwatch showcase, where we celebrate the next generation of talent in the creative industries
German Cancer Aid rethinks the beach warning flag to tackle melanoma
Heimat Berlin collaborated with the charity on the flag design, which alerts beachgoers to the harmful effects of UV radiation
How brands are shaping the face of pickleball
We speak to the brands and creatives who are helping carve out a refreshingly accessible visual language for one of the world’s fastest growing sports
Gradwatch 2022: Jack McKeon, Limerick School of Art and Design
Graphic designer Jack McKeon is one of the ten creatives we’ve selected to feature in our annual Gradwatch showcase, where we put the spotlight on the art and design grads who we feel are producing outstanding creative work
A soulful identity for furniture brand Symbol
The music furniture brand has been given a new identity that blends mid-century modern aesthetics with warm touches
Bringing minimalism and modernism to games brands
Graphic designer Cory Schmitz is a distinctive voice in the games industry, turning his love of corporate logos into work for indie studios, major titles and tech companies. He discusses the ever-more sophisticated brand worlds of games and their makers
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