A new photo book is capturing the beauty of birds
The latest publication from Hoxton Mini Press features an array of projects documenting modern-day birds around the world – ranging from wild parrots in Tokyo to prize pigeons in New York
Reinventing Interview mag for a new era
Speaking at magCulture Live in New York, Interview’s editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg and editorial & design director Richard Turley discussed how they are injecting a bit of fun back into the cult magazine
McDonald’s continues its minimalist mission in new print ads
The latest posters focus on the McDelivery service, and continue the bold, simple style that we’ve come to expect from the brand
The changing role of the ad agency CCO
ECD, CCO, CEO, COO: the ad industry is awash in three-letter jobs. But beyond the acronyms, what is the role of senior teams in shaping creative work and establishing agency culture today? BBH’s Alex Grieve and Helen Rhodes discuss
A new exhibition captures West Africa in a period of cultural transformation
Photographer Rachidi Bissiriou reveals a clash of cultures and a newfound freedom in his photographs of Benin from the 1970s and 80s
Anna Haifisch’s illustrations offer up a warped version of cute
Haifisch’s new Fantagraphics collection, Scahppi, explores “diplomacy within the vicissitudes of the animal kingdom” as well as art world power trips, ferrets, and big life decisions
A playful new visual identity for Pret
Created in collaboration with JKR, the new branding is designed to be “freshly-made” for the digital age and comes as the café chain expands into new markets
Wolff Olins overhauls GSK’s identity
The new branding is inspired by biosciences imagery and aims to better express GSK’s diversity and focus on innovation
Is originality an outdated concept?
We talk to the Public Domain Review’s Adam Green about his new book, which draws links between 2,000 years of visual culture, and why we’re obsessed with originality
The many faces of William Klein
The photographer and filmmaker’s exhibition at the ICP in New York celebrates the multifaceted nature of his practice over the course of nearly seven decades
This animated video for Century Egg takes us into a miniature world
Ever wondered what life is like from the perspective of a piece of hair? This beautiful stop-motion video for indie band Century Egg offers some insights
New animated campaign advocates for a four-day working week
Voiced by Stephen Fry and featuring a mix of animators brought together by director Ian Pons Jewell, the short film offers a history of the working week and why we might be getting it all wrong
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