Studio profile: Karlsson Wilker
Hjalti Karlsson of the New York-based creative studio shares their experiences of running a small, independent design business
What price photography?
Usage, not day rates, should determine the cost of photography, says agent Lisa Pritchard. She explains how and why its price may vary
Studio profile: Crispin Finn
Anna Fidalgo, one half of the London-based design and illustration duo reveals how getting an agent has helped them to establish a new studio
Hand-painted signs of Kratie, Cambodia
Hand-painted signs in Cambodia are a characteristic feature of the country’s streetscape but, like elsewhere in the world, they are becoming increasingly rare
An applied anarchism. Autonomy: The Cover Designs of Anarchy
A new book on the covers of Anarchy magazine is a welcome addition to the history of graphic design in the 1960s
Dead or alive?
By keeping cut roses in a state of suspended animation, their colours drained but their life preserved, Alexander James has created images of ethereal beauty
Ogling Ogilvy
There are a few revelations to be found in The Unpublished David Ogilvy collection. But is this what happens when the personality endures longer than the creative work?
Read my lips, then the copy
One way of ensuring people read the text on an ad is to use restraint. And a great image
Trust me, I’m an art director
Mirko Borsche works for some of Germany’s more staid institutions, but his work is anything but conservative. The key to his creativity is his relationship with clients, he says
My desk, my raw material
When an idea drought takes hold, rather than just tidying, scrutinise the stuff in front of you to refuel your creativity
Comic books and the bomb
The optimism and anxiety of the atomic age was reflected in the comic books of the time, a new history reveals
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