Soft drink Ooha aims to be memorable with its series of silly ads
Working with Ogilvy Singapore and WPP Open X, the brand hopes to become famous by getting its name stuck in all of our heads
2023 art and design degree show guide
We’ve created a guide to the UK undergraduate art and design showcases taking place this summer
James Sommerville on how Attik got its break
Attik co-founder James Sommerville reflects on the early days of the renegade design agency, and his work with the Prince’s Trust that brings it full circle
Which? rebrand positions it as everyday advice experts
The brand has launched a new visual identity and campaign that aims to widen its use cases and expand its user base
Bud Lee’s evocative images of the Newark riots
A new book highlights the late photographer’s role in the historic riots that took place in the New Jersey city in 1967, including his stark Life magazine cover of a 12-year-old victim
Why startups need to take branding seriously
We speak to DesignStudio’s new startup focused venture 1.1 about the unique challenge of branding early-stage businesses, and why design is too often undervalued by investors
Back Market’s sassy ads ask if we really need the latest tech
The refurbished tech marketplace points out that you probably won’t put your fancy phone camera through its paces – so you probably don’t need the fanciest camera tech, either
Burger King follows up Confusing Times campaign from child’s perspective
The brand’s latest campaign reminds us that the world is a confusing place, especially when its food can taste like meat, without containing any
Soho pub given makeover inspired by Overmono’s Dobermann mascots
The electronic music duo launched their debut album, Good Lies, with a pop-up boozer in London inspired by the two dogs found across their record covers
How Eurovision’s winning performance came to life
Sweden’s Loreen has made history as the first woman to win the Eurovision Song Contest twice. Here, we speak to the creative team behind the singer’s cinematic performance
Annual Awards 2023
This year marks 20 years since we started our Annual Awards, and sees a record amount of Winners and Honourable Mentions. Click through to see all the winning work
The stories hidden inside photo wallets
A new book shows how photo wallets capture the history of vernacular photography and its target demographic
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