Perhaps the ‘Oscars selfie’ is to blame. Or maybe it was the massive success of the #nomakeupselfie. It’s hard to be certain but what is clear is six months on from it being named the word of the year for 2013 it seems that every brand suddenly wants a piece of the selfie action…
Hong Kong’s museum for visual culture is currently hosting an online exhibition dedicated to the city’s neon signage. NeonSigns.hk is also showing an accompanying documentary on several of the signmakers fighting to making a living in the industry
In 2011, graphic designer Lee Goater printed a series of small faces on to polaroid sized magnets and distributed them around Europe. He has since released a Faces app, prints and merchandise, and launched two exhibitions – one of which, a collaboration with Barcelona studio Hey, is on display at the city’s Mitte Gallery until May 30.
Artist Gerry Judah has installed a pair of otherworldly sculptures in the nave in St Paul’s Cathedral in London, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the First World War
This year Creative Review teamed up with Blippar to create the first interactive CR Annual, allowing you to read about the award winning campaigns whilst blipping the pages to get instant access to loads of extra content.
The work of Swiss artist HR Giger, who died on Monday aged 74, was known to many beyond the art world. From film and music videos, to record sleeve design and video games, we look back at how his influence was felt right across the visual arts
David Pearson’s exhibition at London’s Kemistry Gallery showcases the designer’s work for Penguin, Zulma and Pushkin Press. We asked Pearson about the show and his career so far…
The next Typographic Circle Typo Talk will feature Framestore’s Mike McGee giving a behind-the-scenes tour of the VFX studio’s work on multi-award-winning movie Gravity
CR’s pick of exhibitions, design events and creative activities for the week ahead including Head On Photo Festival in Sydney, an evening of Classic Beer Advertising at the Museum of Brands in London, TYPO design conference in Berlin, Krakow Photomonth Festival, Mr Smith’s Letterpress Workshop at the William Morris Gallery, and the Photographers’ Dining Club in London…
The Church of London has created a brand book for Microsoft and ex-Nokia employees to mark Microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia’s devices and services business. As well as some archive photography, it features an intricate embossed cover and original illustrations throughout…
Paper company GF Smith has launched a bespoke printing service providing hand made hardback photo books.
Animation studio Beakus has created a trio of films directed by Gergely Wootsch to promote Sky One’s new TV series, Penny Dreadful.
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