Ikea: Big Blue Bag installation
To mark its imminent arrival on London’s iconic Oxford Street, Ikea worked with ad agency Mother to create a building wrap with a difference
Hak Baker: Doolally music video
The promo for Hak Baker and AWAL Records, directed by Hugh Mulhern, uses a mix of live-action, animation and AI to capture a mad night out
WeTransfer and Jungle music collaboration
File-sharing platform WeTransfer’s ambitious global campaign with British band Jungle reveals dynamic new ways for musicians to reach audiences today
Not Wieden+Kennedy design studio branding
To launch its new design arm, Wieden+Kennedy in London released a playful digital campaign that allows users to create their own wordmarks and designs
National Portrait Gallery brand identity
Created by Edit, the National Portrait Gallery’s new branding was revealed following a three-year architectural transformation of the cultural institution
The New York Times For Kids editorial design
The New York Times’ monthly print section uses an engaging approach to design to get children interested in current affairs from a young age
Liberty Letters typographic prints
Design studio Pentagram has created a new series of prints based on the 2020 Liberty rebrand, to be added to the luxury store’s archive of patterns
Stanley/Barker: Trent Parke’s Monument book design
This unusual photobook uses distinctive design techniques to display three bodies of work by Magnum photographer Trent Parke, all themed around space
Dreamachine: The Perception Census digital platform
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Alliance in Partnership: The Kitcheneers brand identity
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Neville Brody reflects on the state of design
As the third volume in Neville Brody’s monograph series comes out after a 30-year gap, we talk to the designer about how tech has changed the industry, the impact on designers, and who’s responsible for the crisis in creative education
Inside Campbell Addy’s new London show
Gem Fletcher talks to Addy about I ♥ Campbell, which takes inspiration from his past work – particularly Nii Journal – to explore themes of love, community and language
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