Food, sex and superheroes: what makes a great GIF?
The animated GIF is reaching new heights of invention: four leading exponents share their thoughts about the format and how to create for it
A look Inside Chanel
Inside Chanel is an ambitious online project telling the story of the fashion house and its founder via a series of online documentaries
Designing the future
Design Museum exhibition The Future is Here offers a fascinating look at modern technology’s impact on design and features some stunning graphics by studio Lucienne Roberts+. Here, Roberts explains her role in the project and how the graphics were created.
ICA’s journey through London subculture
A major new project, ICA Off-Site: A Journey Through London’s Subculture, at the Old Selfridges Hotel, presents a timeline of four decades of creativity in London, from the anarchic, post-punk artistic practices of the early eighties, through to now what is arguably a more commercially savvy alternative design scene.
Setting up shop: How three Leeds graduates started their own studio
Leeds College of Art graduates Luke O’Brien, Max Gregory and Joe Warburton founded graphic design studio Formula while studying and have been working on the business full-time since completing their degree. We spoke to O’Brien about launching the company and finding work in a competitive environment.
New Chipotle film launches interactive game
Chipotle has followed up the massive success of its 2011 film Back To The Start with another cracker of an animation, which also serves to launch an interactive game for the brand…
Graphics at the London Design Festival
The London Design Festival opened on Saturday with two days of graphics-themed workshops, talks and installations at the V&A.
Virgin Mobile attempts to ‘blinkwash’ America
Virgin Mobile USA has today launched a new campaign, which its audience can control by blinking…
Going forth: Levi’s & Doug Aitken’s Station to Station
Levi’s and Doug Aitken’s travelling arts project, Station to Station, is touring the US this month. We’ll be covering events in more detail in our November issue, but here’s a look at what’s been happening so far.
New interactive ad campaign from St John Ambulance
St John Ambulance has today launched a heart-wrenching campaign, titled Save The Boy, that aims to encourage people to learn basic first aid, as while there may be thousands of SJA volunteers in the UK, they can’t always be there when an emergency occurs…
What’s On
CR’s pick of exhibitions, design events and creative activities for the week ahead, including London Design Fesitval, ICA Off-site: A Journey Through London Subculture: 1980s to Now, Astronomy Photographer of the Year Awards and exhibition, Studio Myerscough at the Library of Birmingham, Xerography exhibition at Firstsite in Colchester, Brighton Digital Festival, pop-up photo event Photoville NYC, and photojournalism festival Visa Pour l’Image in Perpignan, France.
Nice work for Guardian, KFC, Lexus and more
This week’s round-up of great recent work in advertising features campaigns for the Guardian, KFC, Lexus, Volvo, Coke and more.
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