Tom Eckersley exhibition at LCC
An exhibition of Tom Eckersley’s poster work is to be staged the London College of Communication in January, marking the centenary of the British designer’s birth
CR Blog Stories of the Year 2013
In our review of 2013, we run down the top ten most popular stories from the Creative Review website this year. Click on the links in the headlines to read the original posts
Alexander Boxill’s rapid response graphics
London studio Alexander Boxill has designed graphics for a ‘rapid response’ V&A exhibition in Shenzhen, China, containing objects donated by local residents.
Ads of the year 2013
We’ve made a list, and we’ve checked it twice. Yes folks, it’s our ten favourite ads of the year! Click through to see what we’ve picked.
Canada’s logo debate continues
Last week, we published an article about a proposed set of logos to mark Canada’s 150th anniversary. The controversial designs prompted Canadian creatives to launch a site showcasing alternatives – but their decision has been openly criticised by the country’s association of graphic designers.
A new take on claymation
Animator and director Jim Le Fevre and film-maker Mike Paterson have worked with RAMP ceramics to create a charming short film for the Crafts Council
David Dye: Self-starter
No stranger to starting his own agency, earlier this year ad veteran Dave Dye launched his third start-up, small London-based company Hello People
Francisco Mantecón poster competition winners
The Vigo Port Authority and Terras Gauda Wineries have announced the winner of this year’s Francisco Mantecón Advertising Poster Design Competition – an award set up in honour of the late Spanish artist and graphic designer.
All The Fruits: patterns from Stephen Cheetham and Jessica Pinotti
Not content with illustrating campaigns and articles for some of the world’s best-known brands, Stephen Cheetham has launched a new business with interior designer Jessica Pinotti creating patterns for walls, floors and textiles.
The AC Camargo Cancer Center’s Unexpected Choir
JWT Brazil has been creating some unusual ad campaigns for the AC Camargo Cancer Center in São Paulo of late. Its latest stunt saw them organise a choir made up of laryngectomy patients, to help raise awareness about the dangers of smoking.
Lyle’s golden Golden Syrup
Lyle’s Golden Syrup is to auction a one-off nine carat gold-plated festive tin of its famous product, worth £1000, for charity this Christmas
CR January issue
The January issue of Creative Review opens with our review of the year and also includes a ten-page features on data visualisation; a look at creating type for cities; profiles of designer Deborah Sussman and art director Dave Dye; the story of making a new typeface for howies; and an insight into working with FHK Henrion
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