This month's issue of CR features a survey of Liverpool's thriving independent creative scene. We're going to show more work from some of those featured here on the blog. Next up: Framedink

We were invited up to Liverpool by artist and illustrator William Johnston (aka Framedink) who gave us a guided tour of the city. When he's not haranguing magazine editors to "take their heads from their pretentious London backsides and take a trip up to Liverpool", Johnston is a designer, artist and printmaker. Here's some of his work.

You can find more here

Thanks to Will for being such a great host for our Liverpool trip and for arranging everything, including the services of our excellent photographer for the day Adam Murray-Brown amurraybrown@me.com

CR in Print

If you enjoy reading the Creative Review website, we think you'll enjoy reading the magazine even more. The December issue of CR includes a profile piece on the independent creative scene in Liverpool, a major interview with Dutch book designer Irma Boom and a great piece on 'Poster King' Edward McKnight Kauffer. You'll also find articles on Dentsu London, a review of the Walker Art Center's Graphic Design: Now in Production show and a fascinating debate on the clash between design and advertising betwen Wally Olins and CHI's Dan Beckett.

And if that wasn't enough, the issue also includes a FREE paper toy for readers to cut out and customise.

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