Through the looking glass
Photographer Rut Mackel’s series The Ugly Truth “explores the ugliness and the beauty that exists within each of us”, thanks to her use of a simple but effective technique
On the money: Are designers badly paid?
Are designers badly paid? How much should you charge? What do ad agency creative directors earn? Could you earn more abroad? Our January issue tackles these and other cash-related questions. Here, we share some of the key findings of the research we conducted for the issue
Garrett and Artomatic design release for Clarke and Ware
Malcolm Garrett has collaborated with Artomatic to create the unusual packaging for House of Illustrious, a new ten-disc release from The Clarke & Ware Experiment
Orwell, covered up
Brand new covers for five of George Orwell’s works feature in a new series published today by Penguin and designed by David Pearson. The set includes a remarkable take on Orwell’s most well known novel, Nineteen Eighty-Four
Stamp of freedom
A new US stamp commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, which President Abraham Lincoln signed on January 1, 1863, freeing all slaves in the rebel Confederate states
Brody makes his mark
As dean of the School of Communication at the Royal College of Art, Neville Brody says he is fulfilling a long-held ambition to work in education. Already he has redesigned the School’s building and the RCA identity, but that’s just the start of his ambitions
Little Me
Guy Reid’s Little Me show at the Coningsby Gallery presents a world of miniature people carved in exquisite detail out of lime wood. The painted figures, which include depictions of Reid’s partner Andrew and writers Philip Pullman and Jackie Wilson, are uncanny in their intricate detail
Make the most of yourself
We asked Ian Coulson, founder of Mustard recruitment consultancy and a branding designer with experience of the industry, what studios and agencies are looking for in the current economic climate – and how creatives can best sell themselves in frugal times
No more day rates
Day rates undervalue work and can encourage dishonesty says freelance copywriter Mike Reed. Project fees are a much better option
How can I earn whilst sleeping?
1 | Get to grips with a thorough set of management accounts, broken down into revenue strands so you know just what it is each client is paying you for. 2 | Grill each new client brief to gauge exactly what you are being asked (and therefore paid) to do. Ensure your contract reflects it […]
Studio profile: Six
Design director Iain Follett and managing director Darren Jessop of Leicestershire studio Six talk rent, running costs and hard graft
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