The billboard turning thin air into water
Residents in rural Peru have received 15,000 litres of clean drinking water this year, courtesy of a billboard that has been making it out of thin air.
Google’s Atari Breakout image search surprise
If you do an image search for ‘Atari Breakout’ on Google, the results turn into a space invaders-style game celebrating the 37th anniversary of the launch of Atari’s landmark title
Image Duplicator: pop art’s comic debt
A new exhibition at The Orbital Comics Gallery explores the widespread appropriation of comic book art by pop artists such as Roy Lichtenstein. CR spoke to curator Rian Hughes about giving credit where it’s due.
TDR: the movie
Production company LCM Digital is attempting to raise Kickstarter funding to produce Work, Consume, Die, a documentary film about The Designers Republic
Results are in on the future of type
On May 2 designer Sarah Hyndman hosted a St Brides workshop asking: “What is the Future of Type?” Some common themes emerged, she says.
Hall of Femmes presents Design Talks
The lack of women on stage at design conferences is a common complaint, but not one that could be levelled at a new event staged by Hall of Femmes in Stockholm this month.
Punch-up for the cup
With the FA Cup final coming up, what better time to share with you a hilarious animated film from Together We Create which sets commentary from the 1979 final against an every day story of street violence
Dove’s man manual
BBH London and Passion Pictures have collaborated on an animated ad to promote Dove’s new Men+Care range.
Becky & Joe return with Delicate Steve music video
Kingston University graduates and This Is It collective members Becky & Joe are back with an animated video for US band Delicate Steve’s new single, Tallest Heights.
Bowie leaves everyone guessing (again)
The video for David Bowie’s third single, The Next Day, from his new album of the same name, premiered online this week to much fanfare, weary head-shaking from the Catholic church and not a little polarised debate, writes Jeremy Garner
TBWA launches campaign to stamp out poaching
TBWA South Africa has launched a campaign to turn the humble postage stamp into a weapon against rhino horn poaching.
15 artists create posters for tube 150th
15 leading artists have created posters to celebrate London Underground’s 150th anniversary. The 15 for 150 posters will appear on the network from June. But while there are some big names involved, do they really work as posters?
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