D&AD and Alphabetical’s words of wisdom
D&AD and design studio Alphabetical have produced a free book of advice for creative students around the world.
LDF and TfL’s Oyster card holders
Ten UK designers and studios have created limited edition Oyster card holders to celebrate this year’s London Design Festival and the Underground’s 150th birthday.
Before They Were Famous
A creative team at Beattie McGuinness Bungay have launched a site showcasing the early work and student portfolios of successful ad creatives and agency founders.
If you can’t play, manage
Grey London’s print campaign for The Sun’s fantasy football game features some great photography by Paul O’Connor of the game’s less gifted athletes
Wallpaper*’s new faces
Wallpaper* magazine has had a redesign featuring two new typefaces from Commercial Type. We talk to creative director Sarah Douglas about the project
Ben Wheatley makes music video debut
A Field in England director Ben Wheatley has made his first music video – a spaghetti western-style live action clip for Editors single Formaldehyde
DDB and WATERisLIFE launch emotional campaign
DDB New York has created another high-impact campaign for charity WATERisLIFE that turns pop culture on its head, following on from last year’s ‘Hashtag Killer’
Hat-trick conjures a children’s book with a twist
Hat-trick design has created a charming children’s book, playing on kids’ habit of reading by torchlight under the covers after bedtime.
Yahoo! introduces 30 logos in 30 days
Ahead of a major rebrand, Yahoo! is to release a different version of its logo every day for the next 30 days, preparing users for the change ahead
Marmite rescues neglected jars in new campaign
Have you got a neglected, crusty jar of Marmite gathering dust at the back of your kitchen cupboard? It’s time to stamp out such neglect, says a new campaign created by Adam&eveDDB
The Infographic History of the World
Bar graphs and pie charts are all very well, but in a world that is ever increasingly saturated with new ways to receive and share information, with endless streams of data and insights forever at our fingertips, this new book packed with beautifully and cleverly laid out infographics, provides a refreshing exploration of the history of the world.
Stop motion sells Tesco’s back-to-school range
Award-winning animation director Juan Pablo Zaramella and producer Alan Dewhurst have created a quirky animated TV ad for Tesco F&F’s back-to-school range of clothes
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