British Airways’ Magic of Flying digital billboard, which saw a child stand up and point when a BA plane flew overhead, has enjoyed a lucrative advertising awards season, capped off last week by the Direct Grand Prix at Cannes Lions. The ad’s charm lies in its portrayal of a simple truth: that planes look magical to children. But it took an awful lot of tech to bring such a simple idea to life: here’s how it was done…
Creative Review launched in 1980 with a distinctive square format and 90-degree logo designed by Bob Bateman who died this week. Former colleagues Michael Chamberlain and Noreen Laurie remember the birth of CR and Bob’s contribution to its enduring success
Ahead of the announcement of the winners of this year’s Type Directors Club awards, we have the judges’ choices of their favourite projects this year
Stockholm creative agency Snask has created a large-scale sculpture for posters promoting this year’s Malmö Festival, which will also be turned into an interactive public art installation during the event.
Sarah Snaith reports on Central Saint Martins’ graphic design degree show as part of our Talent Spotters series of reviews from around the country…
In the July 2014 issue of CR we look at trends in photography, type, illustration, commercials, music, tech, webdesign, colour and logo design. Plus features on Wolfgang Weingart, Photo España and the late, undoubtedly great, David Abbott
The Design Council has launched a national scheme to find 70 emerging designers to showcase as part of its 70th anniversary celebrations.
Audiovisual artist Joanie Lemercier has created an immersive installation at Montreal’s Society for Arts and Technology using laser scans, CGI and projection mapping.
Stephen Merchant stars in a new film for Newcastle Brown Ale which aims to muscle in on America’s July 4 celebrations by speculating on how the the country would look if Great Britain had won the Revolutionary War. Created by Droga5, the film is our Ad of the Week.
Is the portrayal of women in stock photography finally moving away from outdated clichés? Sales of Getty’s Lean In collection suggest that some positive change may be under way
London College of Communications’ second summer show, showcasing work from the School of Design, is open to the public until June 27. There’s a lot to see, but here’s a look at the highlights from graphic and media design, illustration and visual media and design for graphic communications…
With the UK set to introduce a 5p tax on plastic bags next year, now seems a good time to pick out good design in more sustainable alternatives, as the Supreme Creations Innovations and Impact Awards attempted this week
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
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
Kelly Grovier’s new book charts the artist’s persistent dialogue with classic and contemporary art
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
The Pentagram partner has created the titles for the acclaimed new Netflix show, which reimagines the Greek myths in a contemporary setting
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 Autumn 2024 issue of Creative Review looks at the brands and individuals who are pushing creativity forward on their way to the top
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
We explore how the 90s, an era the UK looks favourably upon for its thriving culture, are continually inspiring a stagnated creative industry
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
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
Kinda Studios is tapping into the emerging field of neuroaesthetics to help creatives and brands make more impactful work that benefits people’s wellbeing