The Future Issue of Creative Review is out now!
The February/March issue looks at what new technologies may mean for creativity, and how brands, educators and creators are thinking about the future – including CR as we unveil some changes of our own
Craig Oldham is bringing Jack Torrance’s infamous manuscript to life
A new loose leaf publication from Rough Trade Books delves into the lasting legacy of The Shining, with 400 pages designed by Oldham and dedicated to uncovering new perspectives on the Stanley Kubrick film
The making of Pixar’s Turning Red
Domee Shi’s debut feature is a joyous celebration of Chinese culture. Here, illustrator Stanley Chow chats with her about growing up as a child of immigrants and the importance of telling diverse stories on-screen
Mind the WAP says the Vagina Museum’s reopening campaign
The OrLondon and Mirjami Qin have created a set of “vag-tastic” posters to mark the museum’s new home in London’s Bethnal Green
Why the walls around you could be the best creative canvas
Illustrator Justyna Green and designer and ‘colour doctor’ Anna Jacobs explain why painting your home can be a radical exercise in creativity
Shopping’s digital future
There’s a new wave of creative technologies set to change the face of ecommerce – from livestream shopping, to virtual stores, to digital-only fashion houses. We examine how human connection is at the heart of all of them
The emotional power of typography
Type Tasting founder Sarah Hyndman has created a typography-based “expansive sensorial exhibition” in a box
Barclaycard goes on a philosophical journey in its new ad
Directed by Jeff Low, Barclaycard’s latest spot takes viewers on an unexpected trip from a hardware store to questioning our understanding of the world
FOMO, celebs and risk: How the world of cryptocurrency is changing culture
The marketing of crypto brands is smashing the finance mould, and having a wider impact on culture. Here, Chinmay Karandikar, group planning manager at dentsuMB Mumbai, reflects on the changes
The power of a tagline: 20 years of Should’ve gone to Specsavers
We delve into how Specsavers created a line so powerful that the public has ended up doing the advertising leg work for it
New ad campaign tackles everyday gender bias
When you think of a doctor, do you think of a man or a woman? A new ad campaign delves into the assumptions we carry with us
Children’s book illustrators launch raffle to support the families of Ukraine
Forty-two illustrators have donated artworks and prizes for the #KidLit4Ukraine raffle, with all monies raised going to the Unicef Ukraine Appeal
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