To Instagram or not to Instagram
From battling algorithms to banned accounts, individuals across the creative industries are voicing frustrations with the platform. Is this the beginning of an Instagram exodus? And if so, what’s the alternative?
Celebrating the design genius of Barney Bubbles
To honour what would have been the designer’s 80th birthday, a new edition of Paul Gorman’s definitive monograph is being released, and includes a number of special additions, including Bubbles’ Galactic Tarot Set
Marlow’s brand identity stakes its claim as ‘The People’s Pillow’
Already a D2C success story in the realm of bedding, Brooklinen saw an opportunity to expand its business by building a better pillow brand
Tom Etherington on stepping away from a dream role
Tom Etherington has left Penguin Press after six years as a cover designer at the publisher. He talks to us about why he gave up many designers’ dream job and what comes next
Selfridges is now selling NFTs in-store
Looks like we’re not at ‘peak NFT’ just yet: with Selfridges now offering the digital artworks for sale physically
Oatly launches cute but weird puppet campaign The New Norm&al Show
The miniseries of five video shorts was created by the ‘Oatly Department of Mind Control’, Nexus and Isle of Dogs puppet maker Andy Gent
Cleaning isn’t rocket science, says a deadpan new Kärcher campaign
The witty and hip campaign, created by ad agency Antoni, offers a counterpoint to over-the-top cleaning ads, with a series of films that celebrate the most basic vacuum cleaner features
Little Moons on building a cult food brand
Little Moons marketing director, Ross Farquhar, discusses how the mochi brand is “pushing the boundaries” of ice cream and what life looks like after going viral on TikTok during the pandemic
Jiaqi Wang’s illustrations use bold colours to bring the everyday to life
The China-born, LA-based illustrator cites a love of collaboration in her work, which includes projects for the likes of Apple, the BBC, Spotify and Muji
How Iceland’s creative approach boosted tourism
While other countries lean into their beautiful landscapes, Iceland’s unconventional approach to promoting tourism taps into the national wit and character. We uncover how and why it works
Bonobo’s Fragments album art is designed to overwhelm
The artwork created for the producer’s new LP submerges viewers in the thick of the action. Bonobo and photographer Neil Krug tell us how it was made
Visa launches new brand identity system
The new system capitalises on Visa’s recognisable colours, and aims to show that it’s “more than just a credit card company” with a new focus on brand purpose
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