Maya Almeida specialises in underwater and dance photography. Combining the two provides significant challenges involving specialist equipment, major safety issues and the ability to hold your breath for six minutes. She explains what it takes to create her stunning work…
Taking the basic elements of photography and combining them in an intriguing way, Jessica Eaton creates multicoloured geometric images in luminous hues, experimenting with concepts of light and time to suggest that what we see is never quite what it appears
Ever more complex combinations of materials and processes are being employed by designers looking to create something special for a client. We talk to production specialist Simon Farrow of Progress Packaging about the latest trends and whether we are finally going to see the end of the designer tote bag
Art director Helen Yentus talks us through her amazing 3D printed slipcase for a special limited edition of Chang-Rae Lee’s book, On Such A Full Sea
While building and animating convincing CG humans is still the Holy Grail for visual effects, the biggest challenge facing most VFX houses is maintaining quality in the face of budget restrictions, says Smoke and Mirrors’ Gary Szabo
The Design of Understanding conference was a welcome celebration of how stories can help to make great work
The May 68 uprising in Paris produced a body of student-generated work that has something to teach all of us
Wally Olins is back with a new book on brands but his analysis isn’t helped by some inconsistent use of the term
Chermayeff & Geismar’s hugely influential corporate design programme and visual identity hits its half century
Pulling an all-nighter needn’t be a bad thing: when the world dissolves around you, it’s a unique time to make your mark
A concise history of the Ulm School of Design reveals its influence on education and practice, but is incomplete
For GraphicDesign&’s latest book, Golden Meaning, 55 creatives were asked to interpret mathematical concept the golden ratio. Responses include some witty and inventive work exploring how graphics can be used to convey complex or abstract theories…
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