Sacred Grounds’ identity leans into the rich history of Soho
Wonderhood Design has created an intentionally provocative yet playful brand for the new coffee shop run by St Anne’s Church in London’s Soho
Uncommon Creative Studio’s striking new campaign for SiriusXM
Featuring a film from director Kim Gehrig and a set of dynamic OOH digital billboards, the campaign aims to show the importance of music throughout our lives
Real estate platform StreetEasy launches Renaissance-style ads
New York real estate search engine StreetEasy has partnered with Mother on a new campaign aimed at the city’s prospective home buyers
Takuma Takasaki on Perfect Days and the art of storytelling
The chief growth officer at Dentsu in Japan talks to us about the relationship between narrative film and advertising, and his intuitive collaboration with Wim Wenders on his Oscar-nominated film Perfect Days
Selfridges puts a stylish spin on the classic joke shop
The department store has collaborated with multi-disciplinary artist Max Siedentopf as part of a pop-up that pays homage to everything from whoopee cushions to custard pies
Laughing with AI
AI is addictive fun for creatives, but without having a seat in the boardroom of its development they risk being exploited by it. Here’s why we need to start reading the T&Cs, says Food co-founder Iain Tait
Why building a strong creative team calls for brutal self-reflection
Dan Crowder, founder at recruitment agency Craft, says design leaders should ask themselves tough questions before even thinking about hiring
Barnardo’s launches new ad and co-created visual identity
The children’s charity has revealed a refreshed identity designed with young people, along with a new spot illuminating the “silent struggles” that children and their families are facing
Charlie Engman’s blurred realities
CR speaks to photographer and artist Charlie Engman who has been using AI to find new ways of thinking about imagery and representing our physical world
McDonald’s Canada launches confetti-inspired campaign
Created to celebrate the opening of new and renovated McDonald’s restaurants in Canada, the visuals feature classic menu items in the form of bursts of confetti
New posters ask for respect for South Western Railway workers
The campaign is a timely reminder to frustrated customers when morale over the state of the UK’s rail services feels at an all-time low
Don’t give up on DEI
The culture wars are seeing diversity initiatives come under attack, but creative agencies are making tangible steps towards improvement, says Asad Dhunna, founder of the Unmistakables. We asked him what comes next
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