Google celebrates small business superheroes in animated shorts
The tech giant has launched a new campaign with a set of films by animator and designer Karin Fong
What does Dall-E 2 mean for creatives?
Are we on the verge of trading in traditional titles like graphic designer and illustrator for AI whisperer or prompt designer? CR discusses the current wave of AI art generators with Modem co-founder Bas van de Poel
PayPal puts people first in new visual identity
In a move to be more inclusive, the identity has been designed to meet the ADA’s accessible design requirements, while new photography better reflects the diversity of PayPal’s customer base
What Cannes Lions reveals about purpose today
Many famous brands won Lions at Cannes last week with ‘purposeful’ campaigns. The winning work reveals that many are still seeing purpose as delivering great creative campaigns rather than essential business transformation, says Becky Willan at Given
Plum Guide’s new ad campaign will terrify you into booking a holiday
The travel brand’s new campaign acts as a reminder not to waste your time on ‘average stays’
Patrick Stewart delivers a leaving speech like no other for Yorkshire Tea
Lucky Generals is behind the tea brand’s latest advert, which cements its ‘done proper’ philosophy by drafting the veteran actor into the office leaving do
Mubi’s Notebook magazine is a celebration of cinema in print
The streaming platform and production company is bringing arthouse and classic film alive on the printed page through generous design touches and unconventional features
Behind the scenes at the Royal Mint
The designers at the Royal Mint have recently made special edition coins to celebrate everything from the Platinum Jubilee to Pride to the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin. Hazel Davis talks to them about how they are made
A century after his birth, a new book examines Otl Aicher’s design legacy
Published by Prestel, the new book provides a detailed insight into the many ways Aicher influenced contemporary design practice and theory
Émile-Samory Fofana’s tribute to West African football fans
The artist’s photos made in the streets of Mali, Guinea and Senegal, along with a new installation celebrating bootleg football shirts, come together to tell an intricate story of global football fandom
The changing face of crypto
A more sophisticated approach to branding and marketing is bringing crypto to new audiences. But with a ‘crypto winter’ looming, should creatives be helping to legitimise what is still a highly volatile market?
TVNZ ad campaign offers a lesson in the perils of streaming
The hilarious campaign for the network’s newly created streaming brand TVNZ+ sees viewers end up in a fix after getting absorbed in shows
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