The final part of Patrick Leigh Fermor’s triology documenting his walk across Europe in the 1930s was published in September. Its cover by Ed Kluz, shown left, fulfilled an interesting brief – to offer something new but to keep in mind the tradition of Fermor’s illustrated covers, designed since the 1950s by the late John Craxton
Around ten million turkeys will be eaten in the UK this Christmas – 90 percent of them factory-farmed. Salford design agency Raw has launched a colourful yet shocking animated campaign explaining the controversial process..
Our latest advertising round-up features spots for Nike, Netflix, Canal+, McLaren and fashion designer Roland Mouret. First up though is this amusing number to advertise Save The Children’s Christmas Jumper Day on Friday, which features The Killing’s Sarah Lund getting very serious about knitwear…
CR’s pick of exhibitions, design events and creative activities for the week ahead including typographic art show Telling Tales at Scream London, Stanley Chow’s Damsels in Distress in Manchester, Son & Sons talk on Paul Rand at Atlanta’s Museum of Design, Le Gun’s Space is Deep at Daniel Blau in London, National Geographic’s The World in Magazine Format photo archive show in Vienna, and interactive installation Somewhere Over the Rainbow from FriendsWithYou in Miami …
Last year, we reported on Fallon ad agency’s distinctive Christmas tree decorations created to support men’s cancer charity Orchid. Well, the bauballs are back and this time are on sale at the House of Fraser. Plus there are a selection of special bauballs, signed by the likes of The Rolling Stones and Paul Weller, available for sale on eBay…
WWF, Do the Green Thing and Pentagram have launched a competition inviting young creatives to design a poster promoting sustainable living.
Today is the last day to submit entries to the Creative Review Annual 2014 – our showcase of the finest visual communications work of the year.
The Central Illustration Agency have collaborated with ad agency AMV BBDO to launch a campaign for the V&A Museum of Childhood based on children’s visions of the future
Some consider puns to be the lowest form of wit, but Falmouth University graduate Tom Dunn has launched a magazine in celebration of the subject.
London studio Construct has designed a new visual identity and website for Le Grand Bellevue – a five star hotel in Gstaad, Switzerland.
There are many ways to successfully skin a mag, and the plurality of approaches can make for more interesting and surprising newsstands
In picking our Ad of the Week, we try to choose a campaign that stands out from the crowd, either because of its creativity, its wit or its topicality. This week, we’ve chosen a spot for its shareability, with this ad for Turkish Airlines having clocked up nearly 30 million views in just three days on YouTube…
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