California raging
An extraordinary row has broken out over a new identity scheme for the University of California, with over 50,000 people signing a petition urging the institution to withdraw its new mark
New branding for both the Diocese and Bishop of London
Belfast-based design agency Paperjam has completed two new brand identity projects for the Church of England: one for the Diocese of London, the other for the Bishop of London…
Natural History Museum: Treasures posters
A great poster caught my eye on the tube yesterday. It was for the Natural History Museum and is one of three created for the launch of the new Treasures exhibition in its Cadogan Gallery
Awkward Family Christmas Photos
Ah, Christmas. A time of unbridled joy and wonder. Or not. Yuletide family film Parental Guidance has teamed up with the Awkward Family Photos website to encourage readers to send in their classic Christmas snaps
Publicis’ Lévy sends himself up in interactive Xmas message
CEOs’ Christmas messages can be tedious affairs, but this year Public Groupe’s Maurice Lévy sends up the Christmas message tedium in a nattily produced YouTube video that makes full use of the platform’s functionality.
The Reverse Plank and other Station Slip-Ups
In a bid to warn passengers against the kind of drunken tomfoolery that plagues its stations at this time of year, Network Rail has released a YouTube film of classic, and very painful, Station Slip-Ups
Great ‘selfies’ in history
South African paper Cape Times claims that “You can’t get closer to the news” in a cheeky new ad campaign that turns famous news pictures into smartphone-style self-portraits
Mary Ellen Mark’s prom dates
The American high school prom has acquired a particular worldwide resonance thanks to its central role in a thousand teen-themed films and TV shows. But what do real prom-goers look like today?
Women’s Aid ad uses 3D technology to hit message home
A new ad for charity Women’s Aid harnesses 3D technology in an innovative, interactive way, making it integral to viewers’ experience of the film, and underlining its ultimate message about domestic abuse.
It’s Nice That’s first annual
Limited to 1,500 copies, It’s Nice That’s first ever annual showcases 135 of the INT team’s favourite art, photography, graphic design and illustration projects featured during 2012 on itsnicethat.com…
Energy Flow
A new app, created by London studio FIELD, offers infinite storytelling possibilities and beautiful visuals that play on the exchange of organic and digital energy…
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