New campaign combats TikTok’s fake sign language problem
The engaging social-first campaign uses dance as a means of rooting out incorrect British Sign Language content and educating audiences properly
A new book explores Life magazine’s Hollywood links
This two-volume release tells the story of their connection through beautiful, retro design, and evocative imagery taken from the magazine’s pages
Rui Pu on using collage to tell stories in a new way
Working solely digitally, the illustrator and designer layers his images with pop culture references and memes in order to connect with people
Simon Landrein illustrates summer of sport for Apple
The French illustrator’s sports posters are being displayed in prominent locations around Paris and Marseille
Quilted Northern celebrates comfort in sing-song ad
Created by Orchard Creative and directed by Tajana Tokyo, the campaign sees three empowered women singing a reimagined 80s classic about their love for the quilted toilet paper brand
Libresse ad calls for better period education
The mixed media ad by AMV BBDO illustrates how a lack of knowledge about periods can be a lifelong issue
Samar Maakaroun’s lyrical designs for an Arabic phrase book
The designer and Pentagram partner talks to us about balancing multiple scripts and voices in the layouts, cover and typographic illustrations found in Haraka Baraka
What can brands learn from Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign?
CR speaks to Teemu Suviala, global chief creative officer at Landor, about how Harris is cutting through the political noise, and what lessons brands can take from her bold approach
Visceral campaign calls out anti-homeless spikes
TBWA\MCR has created simple yet potent posters that expose hostile architectural design features in our towns and cities
Bacteria growth creates a natural logo for drinks lab Crucible
Madalena Studio has reimagined Crucible’s brand identity by harnessing the power of cultured bacteria as a nod to the processes that take place behind the lab’s doors
The hidden carbon costs of making an ad
We might reassure ourselves that there are for worse industries for the planet than advertising, but that’s before you break down all the steps involved. Maybe it’s time to do things differently?
Studio Nari creates identity for cult soda brand
Living Things has revealed an uplifting identity and packaging design as it eyes up nationwide supermarket expansion
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