Paul Davis and Patrick Vale’s film mural for Picturehouse
The recently-opened Picturehouse multiplex in London’s Piccadilly has unveiled a huge mural and cinematic timeline created by artists Paul Davis and Patrick Vale
Gradwatch: Corin Kennington
We speak to Corin Kennington, who studied graphic and media design at London College of Communication and specialises in typography and hand-painted lettering.
A love letter to the internet of old
If you’re old enough to remember the web in the mid-1990s then Cameron’s World, an online collage of text and images culled from old GeoCities pages, will be a trip down digital memory lane
Shooting the cover
Our September 2015 Fashion issue features an extraordinary photoshoot by Ryan Hopkinson, Hana Al Sayed and Gemma Fletcher on the influences and process of Hussein Chalayan. Here’s how it was done
Forsman & Bodenfors launches sat nav app for If Insurance featuring child voice navigation
Ad agency Forsman & Bodenfors has launched what initially seems like a genius new sat nav app. Backed by If Insurance, the app largely uses an adult voice though switches to a child’s in areas where drivers need to be extra cautious, to increase awareness that kids might be playing. But will anyone actually use it?
Watch Matt Willey, Sue Murphy, Andy Altmann & Massimo Vignelli’s talks from OFFSET
Creative conference OFFSET has released a series of talks from this year’s event in Dublin, by Matt Willey, Wolff Olins designer Sue Murphy and Why Not Associates’ Andy Altmann. Also just published is a talk by the late Massimo Vignelli from the event in 2009…
Animation studio Moth Collective on film-making, sensitive storytelling and choosing clients
Animation and illustration studio Moth Collective has created some beautiful films of late, from shorts highlighting the plight of tropical forests to an animated love story for the New York Times. We caught up with the trio to ask them about their work.
The original illustrated Animal Farm
Penguin is republishing the 1954 illustrated edition of George Orwell’s Animal Farm, complete with drawings by Joy Batchelor and John Halas whose work on the animated film version of the story helped bring the writer’s novel to a new audience
Designing Latitude
Festival-goers are increasingly expectant for an experience that as visually stimulating as it is culturally enriching, beyond the live music. We talk to Latitude Festival arts curator Tania Harrision and designer Ami Jade Cadillac, about what it takes to create a temporary wonderland in the beautiful Suffolk countryside.
CR September: The Fashion issue
CR’s September issue is dedicated to all things fashion. We have a feature on the work of Hussein Chalayan, interviews with Iris van Herpen, Nick Knight and Paul Weller; plus a look at clothing company Knyttan, Pylot magazine, pop-ups and Harvey Nichols
David Wilson on his powerful new Tame Impala video
The video for Tame Impala’s new track Let It Happen sees a man hallucinate dramatic scenes during his final moments of life. We talk to director David Wilson about what inspired the film, and why they were forced to edit the track to fit it….
Tim Biskup brings Space Madness to Hong Kong
Mixing mid-century modern design with a healthy dose of punk rock energy, artist Tim Biskup has gone back to his roots for his latest series of works – creating a collection of bold, cartoon-like paintings. They feature in his latest exhibition, Space Madness, opening in Hong Kong this month
Creative Review’s Annual Awards 2025 are officially open for entries
One of the most respected and trusted awards for the advertising and design industries are back for 2025. Run, don’t walk to get your entries in before the Early Bird Deadline on 25 October
How to scale your design business
Growth is a dream for many businesses, but it comes with challenges. Daisy Crowder, brand and marketing director at design recruitment agency Craft, offers advice on how to navigate the change and keep staff on side
Cultivating community with Ganni
The Danish luxury fashion label has spearheaded the characterful evolution of Scandi style. Here, chief brand officer Priya Matadeen discusses its approach to collabs, the pressures of being a responsible brand, and how Ganni Girls grew from a hashtag to a badge of belonging
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 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