KFC wants us to unite at Christmas
BBH London has served up a prime slice of Christmas silliness in its new ad for KFC, which is the fried chicken brand’s first festive campaign…
A Better A&E
Yesterday, the Design Council announced that a programme designed by PearsonLloyd to reduce aggression in A&E departments has proved a success in trials and should be implemented nationwide. We spoke to Tom Lloyd about the project.
Ad of the Week: Sainsbury’s, Christmas In A Day
A couple of weeks ago, we shared the trailer for AMV BBDO’s new Sainsbury’s Christmas campaign, which is a film by director Kevin MacDonald compiled of Christmas clips submitted by the public. The trailer looked promising, and I’m happy to report that the full film, which is released on YouTube today, is (ahem) a cracker…
The many faces of FHK Henrion
Adrian Shaughnessy’s new book on the designer FHK Henrion offers a detailed look at the work of a seminal figure who shifted from civic-minded poster artist to pioneer of corporate identity during his long career. We talk to Shaughnessy about Henrion’s reputation and why his name perhaps isn’t as widely known as it should be
Philip Treacy designs Brit Awards statue
The 2014 Brit Awards statue was unveiled today – this year’s punk-inspired black-and-white creation was made by hat designer Philip Treacy
Eight New Ads To Watch
This week’s advertising round-up features work for The Samaritans, NBA, Pizza Express, Iceland, Honda, Comic Relief, and Brazilian charity AC Camargo Cancer Center. We begin, however, with this amusing spot for French paper company Double A, which points out that Double A paper is not just any old paper…
Record sleeves of the month
A look at the most striking sleeve designs we’ve spotted in the past few weeks, including artwork for Mogwai, Arcade Fire and The Jezabels.
Academic design from Fivethousand Fingers
Montreal creative studio Fivethousand Fingers has designed a new identity for the Black Visual Archive, a collection of critical writing on black visual culture.
Ruedi Baur’s 3D type for The New School
Ruedi Baur and the team at design studio Paris Intégral have created the signage for The New School campus in New York City using a 3D effect typeface
What’s On
CR’s pick of exhibitions, design events and creative activities for the week ahead including the London Illustration Fair, 25 Years of Pixar in Paris, Noma Bar in London, Thread creative workshop and talk in Bristol, the Barbican Design Market, Hamish Muir’s Octavo talk in London, and the Illustration Cupboard’s Winter Exhibition …
Clever outdoor campaign from BA
BA is currently running two digital billboards in London which feature children reacting in real-time to flights going past overhead.
The A to Z project
New York agency Red Peak has rebranded local charity Free Arts NYC with a custom alphabet created by 45 leading designers and visual artists.
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