Brent Cross gets bendy new signage courtesy of Fieldwork Facility
The studio has created bright yellow wayfinding that guides people from the tube station to the Brent Cross Town development
BBC Three marks its return to our screens with a wacky set of idents
A collaboration between BBC Creative and Superunion, the idents star a trio of offbeat, hand-shaped characters created by animator and director Robert Strange
Toiletpaper is back with a seductively surreal lifestyle range
Pyjamas adorned with snakes and spaghetti-themed dish soap are just some of the products we never knew we needed thanks to Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari’s latest venture
Specsavers launches in Canada with witty new campaign
That Specsavers Love is a more glamorous spot than we’re used to from the optometrist brand but still contains its trademark humour
Exposure: Estelle Hanania
Art director Gem Fletcher profiles the work of photographer Estelle Hanania, who has worked with clients including Gucci, Dior and Vogue, as well as producing personal work that examines creative outsiders and unexpected heroes
Studio Nari designs spine-tingling festival identity for Otherlands
Studio Nari based the new festival’s visual design on the idea of a ‘frisson’, reflected in dappled filters and the unusual move to disguise headliners’ portraits
A fresh look for Philadelphia’s Rail Park
The next phase of local studio Smith & Diction’s six-year collaboration with the non-profit park development is a shiny new website, which is designed to be “a special little slice of the internet”
Hospitality business Huch embraces “relaxed luxury” in its branding
There’s a pitched roof hiding, Fed-ex style, in this visual identity created by Christopher Doyle & Co for the company, which will offer a collection of luxury holiday cabins in Australia
Sarah Boris on the joy of being your own boss
Graphic designer and artist Sarah Boris has always charted her own course through the creative industries, from starting out in-house rather than at a studio, to setting up her own practice in 2015. She discusses what she’s learned along the way
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Katy Wang on playful storytelling and fruitful partnerships
Our New Talent series highlights visual creatives who are sharing great work on Facebook and Instagram. Here, animation director Katy Wang discusses her creative approach
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On Brief: gal–dem × Katy Wang
Our On Brief project pairs creative talent with startups and non-profits to create visuals for Facebook and Instagram. Here, we look at Katy Wang’s collaboration with gal–dem
VanMoof releases stop motion ad to highlight anti-theft tech
Animator Tobias Fouracre – who has previously worked on Isle of Dogs, Fantastic Mr Fox and more – brings some charm and humour to the serious topic of bike theft
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