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For the launch of new book, Seven Brief Lessons on Physics, Penguin has created a charming website which explores some of the theories addressed in the collection. The design of the site is inspired by the book’s cover by Coralie Bickford-Smith

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There has been rapid development in technology of late: 3D printing, projection mapping, apps, virtual reality … the list can seem endless. Naturally brands want to get in on the new tech act, to show customers that they are up with the trends by being the first to use them. But is first always best? James Britton of Stinkdigital suggests not, and offers some advice to brands on how to handle tech trends in more interesting ways…

Visual Impact – Creative Dissent in the 21st Century

From the Arab Spring to Occupy Wall Street, visual protest continues to be a vital part of any social movement. New book Visual Impact examines how 21st-century dissent still lives in the streets but now thrives on social media. Reviewed by Rick Poynor

The rebirth of the Great Western Railway

The Great Western Railway is reborn with a new Pentagram-designed identity that rebrands train operating company First Great Western. But can looking back to the railway’s distinguished past help the company to move forward?

CR October: the Home issue

The October print issue of Creative Review examines the ideas and organisations that are having an impact on the way we live and the homes we live in

Rio, in pictures

Brazilian graphic designer Fabio Lopez has created 100 pictograms depicting landmarks, wildlife, activities and culture in Rio de Janeiro, the host city of next year’s Olympic Games.

A taste of type

If Futura Extra Bold was a person, what would they be like? Would you go on a date with them? And what does a typeface smell like? Sarah Hyndman’s Type Tasting games question our responses to fonts. Last weekend, she brought a pop-up version of her workshop to the V&A. Natalie Kelter describes what happened

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