Mr Bingo on establishing his digital presence IRL
As the London-based illustrator and artist opens his first bricks-and-mortar shop, he reflects on the journey that brought him here
Rapha on why community is more than a trend
As the cycling brand turns 20, we speak to CMO Tom McMullen about how it’s helped inspire a whole generation of design and community-led brands in the world of sport
A new exhibition ruminates on the future of money
KesselsKramer London and the Bank of England Museum are presenting works by 17 creatives that playfully examine currency and value
How expansion is helping to define adam&eveDDB’s brand
As adam&eveDDB adds a San Francisco office to its expanding network, global chief creative officer Richard Brim reflects on the state of the ad industry today
Art organisation Backslash gets an appropriately slanted identity
The backslash symbol serves as muse for the organisation’s interactive branding by New York-based studio Cotton
How Braw Haus is shifting perspectives of digital art
Braw Haus is a digital studio and talent agency set up by artists Justine Vilgrain and Patricia Gloum. We talk to the duo about developments in Web3 and why businesses don’t always have to follow a typical path
Greenpeace takes aim at Dove’s ‘toxic influence’
The environmental organisation is calling out Dove’s plastic problem by using the brand’s campaign film Toxic Influence for inspiration
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
MTV VMAs get a retro-futuristic update for 2024
MTV’s MoonPerson mascot is at the heart of the awards’ shiny new campaign identity, which was created in collaboration with DixonBaxi
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
Tavern reworks steakhouse Sizzler’s vintage brand
Finding inspiration in the restaurant’s visual archive, the designers have created a new brand from the ashes of the old one
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