The evolution of comics
As a new publication and exhibition explore the last 60 years in comic book history, comic publishing specialist Paul Gravett answers our questions about the ‘ninth art’
Is it time to demilitarise branding?
For too long, creative agencies have turned to the language of war to describe the business of branding. Here, Neil Whitfield of Reed Words issues a plea for peace
Aaryan Sinha reckons with the legacies of Partition
The photographer’s new exhibition traces personal and collective stories connected to the 1947 Partition of India
Creativity Sucks! discusses fame in advertising and design
CR’s editor Eliza Williams sat down with three creative leaders during last week’s Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity to discuss what legacy means in today’s industry
All the Grand Prix winners at Cannes Lions 2024
Cannes Lions is the biggest festival of advertising and design creativity in the world: here is a list of all the major winners for 2024
Good Reads: MUDEC United explores the cultural influence of anthropology
The Milanese Museum of Culture’s biannual magazine looks beyond the format of the traditional exhibition catalogue in order to provoke broader cultural conversations
Edwin Maina on the benefits of creative community
The Nairobi-based photographer talks about being self-taught and the creative collective he’s set up to ensure he tells the stories of the people in his community
Luke & Nik offer fresh perspectives on our natural world
Employing a mixed-media approach, the artist duo inspect and dissect the landscapes around them to find new ways of understanding nature
Gymshark is “100% dedicated to the gym” with new brand platform
We Do Gym reintroduces Gymshark as the only brand for gym-goers, and is accompanied by a new OOH campaign that riffs on fitness culture
Reimagining the future of travel
MM:NT Berlin Lab is a hotel brand in permanent beta mode. We speak to the creative team behind the experimental new venture about how it’s reflecting a broader shift towards conscious hospitality
What’s the value of custom type?
The idea of creating a bespoke typeface that’s personal to a brand is becoming increasingly appealing. We speak to Jelly about how custom typefaces have evolved and their power when used properly
Fomu’s branding eschews obvious references
Antwerp’s photography museum has launched a new identity that visualises its ambitions to challenge perspectives
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