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
A dynamic identity for creative news platform MAD
Wonky logotypes, bright-eyed mascots and a bold colour palette come together to create a suitably zany brand for the platform
Carolyn Mazloomi’s show honours America’s Black freedom fighters
The artist’s new body of work features textile-based “shrines” to the country’s often-overlooked heroes
How CeraVe charmed Gen Z
The skincare brand’s first ever Super Bowl campaign signalled a new way to approach social-first campaigns. Here’s the story of its evolution
Twitch brings the energy in its refreshed identity
Porto Rocha has created an expanded identity system for the livestreaming platform that channels the myriad personalities and passion points found across the online entertainment universe
A Puerto Rican coming-of-age story in 1990s New York
Angela Cappetta’s new photo book follows the journey of a girl named Glendalis over the course of a decade
The Wombles get a glow up
Branding agency How&How has created a new identity for The Wombles, who are lending their name to a new initiative for sustainable brands
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
How Stone Island is using design to look forward
Once associated with British football fandom, the brand has been foregrounding its roots in technical craft – an emphasis carried through to its new website experience. We speak to CEO Robert Triefus and R/GA about using ecommerce for storytelling while fulfilling practical needs
Specsavers disrupts pre-movie trailers with a series of mishaps
The brand’s new campaign asks: what could happen if Cineworld Cinemas staff didn’t go to Specsavers?
Gregory Crewdson’s lifelong study of suburban America
Nine series and more than 300 photographs come together in the photographer’s new monograph to reveal his enduring photographic legacy
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