Gradwatch: Matthew Callaby, Design for Publishing, Norwich University of the Arts
“I pretty much scare myself into thinking if i don’t work harder, i’ll never get to where i want to be”
Gradwatch: Rachel Dixon, Visual Communication, Gray’s School of Art
“Design doesn’t feel like work to me, so i never get tired of creating”
Interning explained
A new magazine on interning in the creative industries will help to promote new work while opening up the debate
A lesson in sensitivity
A 1981 ad for Tampax shows how a sensitive subject can be tackled with intelligent copy
Staying power
Design agency Lippincott is 70 years-old this year, and many of its logo designs also have a proven longevity
In the wild: seeing your work in the real world
Finding your work in the real world is a thrilling experience for a designer. But tracking it down can be a hunter’s task
A century of good coverage
An exhibition on the history of the Radio Times reveals much about the changing state of the magazine industry
Selling yourself
Before they shift any product, budding ad creatives need to shift themselves. But how? By being courageous. And good
Great new Persil poster campaign
This new poster campaign from Persil by DLKW Lowe in London is simple and elegant, a rare treat these days…
Morag Myerscough’s library pavilion
Graphic artist Morag Myerscough has created a pop-up pavilion to host an 18-week creative residency programme at the new Library of Birmingham.
CR Photo Annual: Final chance to enter
It’s your final (final!) chance to enter the Creative Review Photography Annual, our showcase of the year’s finest images in commercial imagemaking
The clear line of Jan Van Der Veken
A new book of illustrator Jan Van Der Veken’s work is a welcome examination of a contemporary artist who manages to bridge the past and present
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