The Circle’s rebrand is a “rallying cry” for feminism
The NGO, which was set up by Annie Lennox, has unveiled a new visual identity created by UnitedUs and designed to embrace a louder, bolder, more activist future for the organisation
The role of workwear in brand building
As companies start taking a more considered approach to uniform design, we look at the vital part it plays in a brand’s identity, plus why the workwear aesthetic is crossing over into fashion and culture more broadly
The making of David Attenborough’s The Green Planet
Creative director Mike Gunton and producer Paul Williams talk to us about how they made the BBC’s latest blockbuster drama – about plants
Bob Mazzer exhibition looks back at 40 years of work
Renowned for his photographs taken on the London Underground of the 1980s, an exhibition at Hastings Museum & Art Gallery connects these works with present day shots taken in lockdown
Black Dice’s career in visuals
Part band, part art project, over the last 25 years Black Dice’s sounds and images have pushed the possibilities of collage and trampled over the loud, joyful line between serious and playful
Latest New York Times ad campaign focuses on subscribers
The ads highlight the eclectic tastes of the newspaper’s subscribers, and how they can all be served by the brand (natch)
How Monique Aimee carved out a space on TikTok
After landing 20k followers overnight, illustrator Monique Aimee began using TikTok to share work, field questions, and discuss life as a commercial artist. Here’s what she discovered
Stake’s new ad aims to demystify the stock market
The trading platform’s new campaign film comes in the form of a black and white monologue inspired by classic animations from the 1930s
New ad imagines what life would be like if Alexa read minds
Starring Scarlett Johansson, this glam but witty spot continues Amazon’s habit of going big on Alexa for the Super Bowl
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Tim Lane on helping Penguin think beyond print
Since joining Penguin Random House in 2019, creative director Tim Lane has formed a department set on enhancing the publishing company’s online presence. He talks to us about the changes he has implemented and why
Sproutl’s new branding is bursting with life
Omse has designed a green-fingered new identity for gardening marketplace Sproutl, which hopes to demystify plants for all
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