How Toyota’s 20-country creative team works
The&Partnership relies on a “chunky network” of international creatives to make work for the car manufacturer. ECD André Moreira shares what he’s learned about managing a distributed team
A tasty new look for ice cream brand Baskin-Robbins
Created by ChangeUp, the rebrand nods to Baskin-Robbins’ seven-decade heritage while appealing to the next generation of ice cream eaters
WePresent unveils redesign alongside Solange Knowles partnership
The editorial and creative arm of WeTransfer launches its redesign with new work from Ai Weiwei, Megan Nolan, and this year’s guest curator, Solange Knowles
Winners announced for Sony World Photography Awards 2022
Australian photographer Adam Ferguson picked up the coveted top spot with his collaborative series Migrantes, alongside category award winners exploring everything from climate change to the life of a young fox
Jodrell Bank’s hypnotic new logo is inspired by its vast telescope
Johnson Banks has created a new visual identity for the observatory, which includes a curvaceous wordmark referencing the 76-metre dish of its Lovell Telescope – used to investigate cosmic phenomena
How to build a place-led brand with global appeal
We talk to Yorkshire Tea and Brooklyn Brewery about how they translated the values of their birthplaces into well-loved brands that reach far beyond them
Robin Graubard’s new book documents life across Eastern Europe in the 90s
In her debut photo book, Road to Nowhere, Graubard offers a roving view of conflict, resilience and romance following the collapse of the USSR
Susan Kare’s pioneering Macintosh icons are on display in France
The Icons exhibition, hosted at Lyon’s Museum of Printing and Graphic Communication, shows Kare’s pixelated artworks alongside Byzantine and Egyptian iconography and other historic pieces
Design by Toko’s nomadic approach to running a studio
The Dutch husband and wife team behind Design by Toko have lived and worked everywhere from America to Australia over the last two decades. Then the pandemic changed everything
Why channelling your inner child could help your creativity
Nobody likes to look stupid in meetings, but sometimes asking seemingly dumb questions or admitting you don’t understand something can unlock better creative work, says Julian Harriman-Dickinson
New Morphy Richards branding is a tale of two halves
Otherway has created an identity full of contrasts for the British appliances brand, which emphasises the personalities of its two founders, as well as the dual role of our homes today
Exposure: Glamour Shot
Korean duo Glamour Shot deliver “people’s dreams” via fantastical images that subvert the 90s glamour photo genre. They’re now bringing their look to advertising, via work for brands including Reebok and Kara
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