Barbie styles it out, again
A master of reinvention, the Barbie brand is about to embark on its biggest journey yet, via Greta Gerwig’s much anticipated movie. We examine why the brand has managed to always stay in fashion
The importance of trust when photographing communities
CR speaks to three photographers about how you go about photographing a community you’re a part of, but also the sensitivity needed when you’re the outsider going in
Kili’s new identity shows the human side of AI
Created by Ragged Edge, the rebrand uses a cute, animated mascot to illustrate Kili’s work helping businesses adopt a data-centric approach to AI
Big Issue unveils painted shop front to spotlight vendors
The large-scale mural hopes to challenge misconceptions around sellers of the magazine and give a tangible face to their work
New Benji Reid performance combines photography and dance to tell stories
For the world premiere of Find Your Eyes, part of the Manchester International Festival, Reid will work with three performers to create live photographs based on stories from his life
The metaverse is not dead yet
While commentators have been lining up to gleefully dance on the grave of the m-word, Epic Games has been quietly advancing its offering on Fortnite. We talk to them about what’s coming next
Alasdair McLellan releases two-part monograph
The photographer has gathered work from the past 35 years in a set of books designed by repeat collaborators M/M (Paris)
Good Reads: ACV shines a spotlight on communities
We speak to the team behind Asset of Community Value, a publication that celebrates the individuals and groups harnessing creativity and solidarity for social good
Iran as seen by women photographers
Three generations of photographers have been gathered in Breathing Space, a new book of images that reflect on identity, conflict, and collective memory
Is it time to end the call to action?
Just Do It and Think Different are held up as the ultimate OG taglines. They spawned countless imitators, but has the public finally grown tired of being told what to do by brands? Is it time to call time on the call to action?
No book idea is too out-there for Rejected Books
Ad creatives Graham Johnson and Rob Hibbert invented silly Penguin book ideas, which were then published in an actual book by Penguin. Now, it has a specially rejected, Penguin-inspired dust jacket
How will we use Threads?
Threads has had 30 million sign ups in 24 hours. But what does its branding and user experience reveal about how it may fit into the social media ecosystem? Koto founder James Greenfield gives his view
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