We’ve all been there – trawling through YouTube late at night, randomly scanning snatches of videos from the bands we once loved performing on half-remembered TV shows. Scott King and collaborators are attempting to recreate that experience next month in Berlin in The Festival of Stuff, including songs, videos and 30 Ian Curtises all dancing at once
Magnus Voll Mathiassen’s first solo exhibition at Oslo’s Gallerie Grafill features commissioned and self-initiated illustrations from the past decade. We spoke to Mathiassen about his work, influences and balancing personal and commercial projects…
There’s still time to nominate your picks for the most innovative and inspiring people working in the creative industries today for The Hospital Club’s annual hClub 100 list
Illustrator Katie Edwards wins the inaugural Bridgeman Studio Award, a new scheme to uncover emerging imagemaking talent supported by Creative Review
Currently making the rounds online is this super cool new video for the track Kodama by 20syl. Shot from above, it features the musician’s disembodied hands playing instruments, drawing a picture and even making a cup of tea. We talked to Mathieu Renoult (aka Mathieu Le Dude), who directed the video alongside 20syl, about how it was made…
The Nation’s Prayer, created for the England World Cup squad by Asbury & Asbury, proved remarkably ineffective. But after appearing in The Sun and elsewhere, it became a case study in the merits of sharing openly versus protecting intellectual property
There’s lots of great new ads to share with you this week, including work for Harvey Nichols, Deutsche Telecom, Kids Co, and Orangina, plus a new app that introduces a ‘pay per laugh’ system, an innovative way of paying for live comedy. First up though is this cinematic film for car rental company Avis, which sees the return of the ‘we try harder’ strapline…
The Saatchi & Saatchi New Directors’ Showcase is always a big draw at Cannes Lions, having established a reputation for mixing great films with a live event steeped in showmanship. This year didn’t disappoint, with the audience presented with a piece of wearable tech which monitored their reactions to the films…
As part of our Talent Spotters series of degree show reviews, designer Sara O’Dea picks out her three favourite projects from the visual communications exhibition at The National College of Art and Design in Dublin…
Progress Packaging has curated a selection of yellow musettes designed by creative studios, illustrators and cycling brands to celebrate the Tour de France’s departure from Yorkshire this July.
Camberwell’s degree shows are always a visual treat, and this year was no exception. Here’s a look at some of the highlights from the college’s graphic design and illustration graduates…
Matt Blease is a former designer at Liberty who creates comic-book inspired artwork and visual puns. We spoke to Blease about his influences and work so far…
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