Spotify creates a series of tapestries for Florence + The Machine album launch
The tapestries, which are woven in Pre-Raphaelite style, are currently on display at the Dulwich Picture Gallery in London, and mark the release of Dance Fever
ShotByWomen
Why culture needs the female gaze
Diversity and inclusion are the hot topics of today, but when applying best practice to content, it’s not enough to simply show diversity in the output – it must be there in the creation too
Spike Lee directs Nike 50th anniversary spot
The director reprises his famed Mars Blackmon character for the ad, which provides a trip down memory lane, though with a twist
Annual Awards 2023: Trends and Observations
This year marks Creative Review’s 20th Annual Awards. I’m sure you’re all dying to get stuck into the winning work, but before you do, let’s take a moment to examine what it reveals about the preoccupations of brands – and the wider world – today
Trevor Stuurman’s London exhibition is a masterclass in self-portraiture
The artist and stylist is hosting his first show in the capital, and it centres around a series of artfully arranged selfies marking significant moments in his life and career
Wine brand Stompy wants you to “sip more, snob less”
&Walsh’s branding for the wine subscription service strives to shake up the stuffy world of wine
How Finisterre is paving the way for sustainable brands
Founder Tom Kay tells CR how he went from persuading bank managers to take sustainability seriously to running a much-loved clothes brand with a mission to get more of us to connect with the sea
Ustwo Games: Desta – The Memories Between game
Category: Games Narrative & Storytelling; Entrant: ustwo Games
Tour de Moon festival: Talk to the Moon digital experience
Category: Interactive Film & Virtual, Augmented or Mixed Reality; Entrant: WeTransfer
Squarespace: Make the Next motion graphics
Category: Motion Graphics; Entrant: ManvsMachine
LSO: Master Conductor motion graphics
Category: Motion Graphics; Entrant: Design Bridge & Partners/Superunion
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