The Face of England
World Cup special issue: Pinstripes, industry and innovation – how Neville Brody created the (type)face of England at Brazil 2014 for Nike
An A to Z of Berlin type
At the city’s Buchstabenmuseum, Barbara Dechant and Anja Schulze have preserved urban typographic history
10 ways to make a great World Cup ad
World Cup special issue: Want to make a brilliant ad for the world’s greatest footballing event? Here are our top tips, from getting the stars to the importance of epic
The Art & the Film Festival
World Cup special issue: Our pick of official World Cup art posters and Amnesty’s Sidelines film festival, which explores issues around football and human rights
All Possible Futures
Can ‘speculative design’ unlock a hitherto unrealised potential for graphic design to go beyond business as usual?
No limits to their talents
From Henri Matisse to Barney Bubbles, great creative minds refuse to be restricted by the labels that we put on people
Marks on paper
Visualising a company’s heritage needn’t be a nostalgic act; the new identity for GF Smith just reflects its original vision
My box of bricks: why play is good for design
There’s a tool out there, perfect for giving the mind a creative workout. It’s tactile, stimulating, playful even. It’s called Lego
Character building
The Pictoplasma festival has grown up – but while there are less costumes and inflatables, it now inspires more than ever
Pelican Flies Again
The story behind the design and relaunch of Penguin Press’s Pelican imprint
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