Guinness returns to the surf
Recalling one of the best (and best-loved) ads of all time, AMV’s latest Guinness campaign features the boiling surf of Tahiti, as shot by photographer Brian Bielmann
Nigeria Monarchs
George Osodi’s series of portraits of Nigerian monarchs is set to be exhibited at The Bermondsey Project in London in October
Final, and funniest, Heineken Dropped instalment released
Over the last three months Heineken has been releasing its Dropped campaign online, which has seen a series of intrepid travellers thrown into unexpected situations and required to complete a series of challenges. The final instalment launches online today, and proves to be the most amusing of all…
The Modern Magazine conference
A strong line-up is taking shape for The Modern Magazine conference, which will take place in London on October 16
AGI Opens Up
Formed in 1952 as an elite club of graphic designers, the Alliance Graphique Internationale aged with its membership. But as AGI brings its Open conference to London for the first time, an injection of new blood has reinvigorated the body
Bridging the Gap
University-run enterprise schemes allow students to work on live commercial projects while studying. But how exactly do they operate, and are all students fairly rewarded?
Nick Asbury
Nick Asbury has a way with words; whether they’re written for a studio brief, or a personal project. He is the designer’s writer
Gradwatch: George McCallum, Illustration, University of the West of England
“I like to do things that people would think too ridiculous to actually invest time in doing”
Gradwatch: Jonny Holmes & Charlie Patterson, Graphic Design Communication, Chelsea College of Art
These Chelsea graduate stars are setting up together as multidisciplinary design studio Opposite
Gradwatch/: Giulia Garbin, Visual Communication, RCA
“Research, learning and fun are all essential to the way I approach my work”
Gradwatch: Roanna Stallard and Max Maclean, School of Communication Arts 2.0, London
“Our approach? Playful, but backed up by intelligent thought”
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