Corona launches zero alcohol beer with a surreal ad from Juan Cabral
Cabral delivers a charming ad for Corona’s Sunbrew beer in time for those who are taking part in dry January
Matt Willey’s offbeat designs for true crime drama Landscapers
We speak to the designer about creating the titles, typeface and end credit sequence for the acclaimed mini-series, which stars Olivia Colman and David Thewlis as a killer couple on the run
Why it’s time for brand purpose to get real
“We’re just doing purpose on steroids now.” Thomas Kolster, jury chairman for the 2022 D&AD Impact awards, talks to CR about why it’s time for brands to move past the hot air, and truly recognise how they can help consumers in their lives
How to nurture creative talent
Gretel’s head of design, Dylan Mulvaney, shares how the studio has built an internship programme that benefits both the studio and the careers of young creatives
Renell Medrano: Truth seeker
Whether shooting strangers on the street or photographing famous faces – most recently Kendrick Lamar and Serena Williams – Renell Medrano’s imagemaking is defined by a determination to get to the heart of the subject
Greenpeace: Wasteminster commercial
Greenpeace’s short film Wasteminster, directed by Park Village duo Sil van der Woerd and Jorik Dozy, used stop motion animation and wit to raise awareness of the UK government’s failings on waste. It is a Winner in the Advertising, Commercials category
Aviva Investors: Hoxton Campus brand identity
Category: Brand Identity – Launch; Entrant: Anagram
Audiobooks: LaLaLa It’s The Good Life music video
Category: Music Video; Entrant: Blink Productions
WeTransfer × MAI (Marina Abramović Institute): The Abramović Method website
Category Websites; Entrant: WeTransfer
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