Outside of the country’s world-leading fashion, perfume, and luxury brands, French graphic design has arguably struggled to establish itself in the same way that it exists in the UK. An emphasis on ‘cultural design’ often means that the more mundane world of corporate branding and packaging fails to receive the attention of France’s design elite. […]
Look through most award books and print advertising is dominated by photography. But if you want to be distinctive, illustration can be a better bet, argues BBH’s Mark Reddy
The US ad man shares his top tips for a successful career in the advertising industry
Graphic art fair Pick Me Up has selected 16
emerging illustrators to produce a body of new work for this year’s show in London. We spoke to four of those chosen for the event about their process, work and inspiration
An exhaustive study of the “multi-active” Dutch designer Jurriaan Schrofer goes to new levels of biographical detail
The visual virtuosity of the great Guy Bourdin results in an extraordinary fashion advertisment from 1978
In a new identity system by 180LA, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences puts its prime asset centre stage
How hard can it be to convey the kind of work we do in ten small pictures, without completely losing the plot?
An investigation into the future of Designing News by one of its leading exponents is an important, timely book with a wealth of examples
Pre-conversion documentation of the hundreds of graffiti artworks in ad agency BETC’s new office space
Design and motion studio ManvsMachine has deconstructed Nike’s iconic Air Max shoe for a new campaign promoting the Air Max 90 range.
Cadbury has released a new spot in its Free The Joy campaign, which replaces the brand’s long-running Joyville series of ads. CR talks to Cadbury and ad agency Fallon about the new marketing direction.
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