Second Chance ‘skip ad’ video for BITC
In this clever use of the ‘skip ad’ function, an ex-offender asks the viewer to hear him out. Attempt to skip his appeal and he asks you again
Van Damme’s Epic Split for Volvo Trucks
Jean-Claude Van Damme dramatically demonstrates the stability of Volvo Trucks
Virgin Mobile’s interactive Blinkwashing ad
Ingenious interactive campaign whereby the viewer can switch between channels just by blinking at their webcam
UNIT9 & UK Resusitation Council’s first aid app
A brilliant app teaching the fundamentals of emergency first aid
Infect and conquer
From making sharable films to hanging off the latest meme, brands realise no-one is immune from spreading the virus
Manual Labour
Manuals 1 is the first comprehensively illustrated book on design manuals, featuring examples from the 1960s to the early 1980s; a period often regarded as the golden age of identity design. Published by Unit Editions, it is introduced by Adrian Shaughnessy and an edited version of his essay, exploring why these weighty objects still hold […]
Tape heads
The joy of tape. It is the perfect logo material: punk not preachy, sticky yet ephemeral, it’s even suggestive of our connected world
A radical confection: the story of the Aero Girls
The original paintings from the 1950s Rowntree’s Aero ad campaign were recently discovered, leading to a quest to identify the Aero Girls
Space for the imagination
Door Into the Dark, a new immersive ‘walk-through documentary’, is brought to life through a mix of sensory deprivation and high tech
A special code of conduct
This site for a web developer, designersfriend.co.uk, proves that a well executed idea will reap rewards no matter what the media
Leeds Print Festival: Process & Printmaking
Prints showcasing a range of processes and techniques from studios, collectives and individuals, who took part in this year’s Leeds Print Festival
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