Eimear Lynch’s debut photo book pays tribute to a teenage rite of passage
In Girls’ Night, the Irish photographer documents groups of girls at teen discos as they experience the fleeting moments of adolescence
Uncommon launches new mobile game Squad Busters with epic ad
The spot sees Hollywood stars and social media influencers do battle to promote the first global release in over five years from Supercell
Stephan Dybus on not being locked into one discipline
The artist and illustrator has worked across different industries and fields in both his personal and commercial practice. Here he tells CR the advantages of doing so
New Vinyl Factory show is a love letter to music, art and design
180 Studios in London hosts the major multimedia exhibition, which features works that celebrate the relationship between art and sound
New BBC ad imagines the Euros as a chaotic 3D pinball world
Directed by Balázs Simon and Raman Djafari of Blinkink, the painstakingly crafted spot features an array of footballing easter eggs for fans
Scott King designs EU Elections campaign for Wolfgang Tillmans
Featuring bold type and bright colours, the campaign is a rallying cry from the artist for people to take part in the upcoming elections, “whatever you feel about the EU as an organisation”
The rise of puppets in advertising
We look into the use of live-action puppets in ad campaigns and the value brands are seeing in these characters, plus how their limitations can sometimes be their strength
Are ads too long?
Our attention spans are shorter than ever, but there’s been a recent crop of ads stretching beyond the usual 60 seconds. We ask a couple of experts if a longer ad can make more impact, how to keep an audience hooked, or whether it’s just too much
Studio Theatre launches new identity and poster designs
Referencing the theatre’s physical history, past programming, and local community, Pentagram’s Abbott Miller has created a new show-stopping identity for Studio Theatre
The fascinating history of carte de visite photography
Before the days of selfies and Instagram, these miniature portraits were a way for people to socialise through imagery
Julian Slagman photographs the nonlinear journey of boyhood
The photographer’s first book follows his brothers as they journey through adolescence, and reflects his belief that “growing up does not follow a simple timeline”
Porto Rocha’s bold identity for live events streamer Veeps
With performances by artists such as Childish Gambino and Coldplay already under its belt, Veeps needed an image revamp in keeping with its success
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