The Creative Leaders Issue is out now!
The Autumn 2023 issue of Creative Review brings together profiles on the brands that are using creativity in novel ways, and on the individuals who are shaping culture at large
A new book delves into the creative process of Sofia Coppola
The director’s painstakingly put together scrapbook features unseen images and ephemera from Lost in Translation, Marie Antoinette, and her upcoming feature Priscilla
SVA’s subway poster show features icons of design
Over 200 posters by the likes of Milton Glaser, Paula Scher, and Gail Anderson appear in the exhibition, which is celebrating nearly 75 years of the art school’s posters appearing in New York subway stations
Vikre Distillery’s identity celebrates the spirit of Minnesota
Branding agency Smakk was tasked with creating a surreal but charming identity that felt in keeping with the people of Duluth’s unique quirks
Using AI to transform DJ set visuals
CR speaks to Boiler Room art director Joshua Wiley and motion designer and artist Hayden Martin about their ongoing collaboration that uses neural networks and Boiler Room’s extensive image archive
Greenpeace dumps oil on Rugby World Cup in new campaign
The environmental organisation is tackling sportswashing ahead of the tournament with an animated campaign film showing the Stade de France drenched in oil
Watch reseller Subdial’s identity subverts notions of luxury
Geared towards an emerging generation of collectors, the new branding breaks Subdial away from its stuffy competition thanks to its vibrant approach to illustration and animation
Ed Banger Records: A Visual Odyssey
Founded by former Daft Punk manager Pedro Winter in 2003, the legendary French record label is this year celebrating two decades of electronic music at its finest. Its visual identity tells a fascinating story of its own
LG’s rebrand looks to “bring a smile” to the world of tech
The new identity is accompanied by a global campaign that reimagines the electronics brand’s Life’s Good slogan, featuring playful character designs by South Korean illustrator Jungmin
Communion’s branding puts two fingers up to financial restraints
Uncommon Creative Studio’s identity for the new finance app contrasts natural pastels and shiny chrome to create an uplifting aesthetic
Raheem Sterling: “We’ve got a lot to offer off the pitch”
Footballer Raheem Sterling has teamed up with director Carly Cussen to launch creative production agency Playmaker. We hear from them about the agency’s plans and what role the creative industries can have in a career after football
M&S Food’s 3D billboard campaign stars a laid back cow called Daisy
One of the first examples of 3D OOH to use live action footage, the ad was shot on-site at a farm owned by one of the brand’s milk suppliers
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