Ken Garland, who has died aged 92, had a phenomenal impact on the design industry and British culture. In this interview with CR from 2013 he reflects on 60 years of “structure and substance” as a graphic designer, writer, teacher and photographer
Photographer Rick Guest and stylist Olivia Pomp have collaborated on a beautiful set of images for The Royal Ballet
Photolibrary or photographer? Your answer may depend on all sorts of factors, but there is more choice than ever before. Photographers’ agent Lisa Pritchard and commercial photography consultant Zoe Whishaw debate the merits of using stock photography versus commissioning original images. Can you tell the difference? Try our quiz (answers at the end)
To many an old punk that’s a question that hardly needs asking. Linder (born Linda Mulvey in 1954) created the central image for one of the most iconic of punk record sleeves – that of Buzzcocks’ first single, Orgasm Addict, art directed by Malcolm Garrett.
Building communities has come easy to Facebook and Instagram; retaining loyalty to them is another matter
Two encouraging trends are set to emerge in magazine apps – simpler design and more manageable content
This cosy, unfashionable ad is in fact a radical piece of art direction and a masterclass in removing visual clutter
Alfred ‘Freddy’ Heineken knew that the success of selling his beer rested on seeing it as more than just a product. As Heineken celebrates its 140th birthday, the brand has taken the opportunity to highlight its remarkable archive of advertising and design, and use it in a new campaign
Floating somewhere between art and design, Vera-Maria Glahn and Marcus Wendt explore the boundaries of our digital landscape
The latest online furore over a new identity is bad news for design and for any organisation trying something new
A new baby brings joy, delight, and deferred deadlines. But before you know it, there’s a fellow creative in the house
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
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
Kelly Grovier’s new book charts the artist’s persistent dialogue with classic and contemporary art
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
The Pentagram partner has created the titles for the acclaimed new Netflix show, which reimagines the Greek myths in a contemporary setting
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 Autumn 2024 issue of Creative Review looks at the brands and individuals who are pushing creativity forward on their way to the top
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
We explore how the 90s, an era the UK looks favourably upon for its thriving culture, are continually inspiring a stagnated creative industry
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
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
Kinda Studios is tapping into the emerging field of neuroaesthetics to help creatives and brands make more impactful work that benefits people’s wellbeing