Magpie Studio designs new branding for cocktail bar Seed Library
The visual identity for the cocktail bar in Shoreditch, east London, uses patterns inspired by scientific and mathematical diagrams
Can you curate the wild west of NFTs?
Nicolas Roope talks to us about his new NFT platform Plinft, its “fractionalised” model, and the challenge of introducing selection to this space without losing the spirit of openness we’re told it brings
Vintage goes full bleed for its new literary heroines series
Dodie Smith’s I Capture The Castle and Colette’s Gigi are among the Vintage Heroines collection, which uses minimal design and colour photography to create a striking set of jackets
How Ukrainian ad agencies are using creativity to aid the war effort
From producing anti-Russian propaganda campaigns to designing branding for humanitarian organisations, Kyiv agency Bickerstaff is hoping creativity can “get inside of the enemy’s heart”
To the metaverse and beyond
Brands that are confused about how to place themselves in the metaverse would be wise to look to Gens A and Z to show them the way
The evolution of design education and learning
Design institutions need to forge better connections between schools, communities and the industry, says D&AD president Rebecca Wright
New ad campaign asks men to ‘have a word with yourself, then your mates’
The ad campaign from the Mayor of London asks men to address their behaviour, in the hope of reducing male violence and misogyny
Photographer Thurstan Redding turns his lens to cosplayers
In his forthcoming book, Kids of Cosplay, the photographer veers away from his usual realm of fashion and finds a new playground in cosplay. In reality, though, they’re not so different after all
The dawn of automated creativity
Designers have resisted the idea of AI, but it can open up new horizons for creativity and personalisation, says Stink Studios’ James Britton
A new sale of photography prints is raising money for Ukraine
An array of local and international photographers have donated works to the online sale, with the funds going to charities War Child and Choose Love
Apple’s Underdogs join the Great Resignation
The latest short from Apple featuring the Underdogs – an intrepid team of under-recognised employees ruled by a tyrannical boss – sees them throw it all in to form their own startup
In search of an ending
Should brands be considering what happens at the end of a product’s life as much as its beginning? Designer Joe Macleod thinks so
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