Exposure: Erinn Springer
After years in New York, Erinn Springer’s return to her Midwest roots sparked a new and highly productive phase in her photography. Here, Gem Fletcher talks to her about her process
Sainsbury’s Christmas ad answers the big question about Father Christmas
New Commercial Arts’ debut campaign for the supermarket features a cameo from 80s pop legend Rick Astley alongside real-life Sainsbury’s employees
The fascinating story of the Folly Cove Designers
A new book by Elena M Sarni sheds light on 40 women who, led by their friend Virginia Lee Burton Demetrios, established themselves as one of America’s most prolific printmaking collectives
Shelter’s Christmas ad exposes the harsh reality of homelessness
Created by Don’t Panic, Good as Gold tells the story of a little girl’s mission to make her Christmas wish come true
Why AI should be a musical force for good
If used in collaboration with creators, and with an ethical mindset, AI can open up a world of musical opportunities for brands. Here Roscoe Williamson offers some practical advice for best practice
Institute of Sport’s identity echoes the patterns found in sport
Launched by On Running and Grocery, the social sports club comes with a visual identity inspired by the way people move when participating in group activities
How the V&A is facing the future
As the V&A expands into a wider ‘family’ of venues in the UK, including new sites Young V&A and the forthcoming V&A East, the brand requires a flexible identity that is consistent yet allows its different elements the chance to shine
The irreverence of Sports Banger immortalised in print
A new book by the fashion house’s founder, Jonny Banger, celebrates ten years of its unique brand of socially conscious satire
M&S ad celebrates doing Christmas your way
The cameo-filled festive campaign from M&S Clothing and Home invites people to ditch the bits of Christmas they don’t care about
Introducing the winners of the UK Music Video Awards 2023
Breakthrough artist Mette took home three awards for her debut promo Mama’s Eyes, including video of the year, while Aube Perrie was named best director
Etsy campaign turns Christmas shoppers into savvy spies
The online retailer’s Christmas ads by Orchard use the Mission: Impossible theme song as the backdrop to some gift-related detective work
Inside Wolff Olins’ new branding
For designers, taking on the branding of their own company is a complicated task. Here, Wayne Deakin, global creative principal at Wolff Olins, explains how they addressed the challenge
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