The Daniels effect
As one half of director duo Daniels, Daniel Kwan has created everything from cult music videos to the Oscar-winning Everything Everywhere All at Once. He discusses the highs and lows of his creative journey
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See the invisible: how CG animation brings the intangible world to life
From hyper-reality to sensory immersion, 3D design helps build engagement and form stronger connections
Supermundane creates artwork for West Middlesex University Hospital
Commissioned by the charity CW+, the artist has collaborated with patients and staff to create a series of bold works that aim to establish a fun environment for the children being treated at the hospital
Airbnb: Putting design at the heart of business
Recently, Airbnb has repositioned to place design and creativity at its core. We speak to Hiroki Asai, Airbnb’s global head of marketing, about how its in-house team is now driving the company into new realms
A new show reflects Alessandra Sanguinetti’s empathetic lens
The Sixth Day includes three bodies of work made by the Argentinian American photographer over the last 25 years
Photographers Kyle Weeks and Sanlé Sory appear in joint show
The exhibition spans nations and eras to find the commonalities between two respected photographers
A fresh look for wine brand New Theory
Previously known as Nouveau, the brand has worked with illustrator James Graham to breathe new life into the stuffy world of wine
Anselmo Ramos on going with your gut
We speak to Gut co-founder Anselmo Ramos about the challenges of running an independent network, the importance of working with brave clients, and how to be an effective creative leader
#Merky Books: Five years on
Launched in 2018 by Stormzy and Penguin Random House, #Merky Books set out to change the mainstream publishing landscape. We look at the impact it has had so far
New animation for sports brand On turns triathletes into Vikings
Directed by Future Power Station (aka Yibi Hu), the Manga-style spot sees 2022 Ironman World Champion Gustav Iden and Olympic Champion Kristian Blummenfelt take part in an epic battle
Inside James Blake’s transcendent album visuals
James Blake’s latest LP, Playing Robots into Heaven, sees him step out of the shadows and into the foreground. We hear from one of his newly installed creative directors, Jamie Adair of Crowns & Owls, about how the album creative reflects this juncture in Blake’s career
Android updates its visual identity
The rebrand includes a new logo, colour palette, and typography, and aims to represent the Android community as well as better connect the brand with Google
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