Trends of 2019
The end of 2019 is nigh, and it’s time to look back. Here we examine the biggest trends of the year across tech, social, music, photography, film & TV, advertising, branding and more. Image: Cold War Steve
Anthony White’s new show flips consumerism on its head
The Seattle-based artist uses common plastics to form his meticulously woven creations, which tell colourful tales of gluttony and excess
How I Work: New York Magazine photo director Jody Quon
In her role of overseeing the bold covers and photography work at New York Magazine, Jody Quon is no stranger to overcoming challenges. She discusses how to be convincing, taking creative risks and minimising the fallout
Magazine covers of the year 2019
While the last few years have seen magazines launch a tirade against the world’s power brokers, 2019 has been about chipping beneath the surface. We look back at our ten favourites covers of the year
The Conversation Issue
The latest issue of Creative Review is all about seeing things in a new light. We’ve brought together artists, designers and even figures in politics for a range of conversations on the pressing issues of today
The Annual 2020
The CR Annual is one of the most respected and trusted awards for the creative industries – we celebrate the best creative work of the year, as well its creators and commissioners
Print is dead heavy
Enjoy six heavyweight print issues a year, including The Annual and The Photography Annual, when you subscribe to CR. Always tip your postman.
The best music videos of 2019
From screaming potatoes to a dog in space, 2019 was a great year for music videos. Check out ten of CR’s favourites
The year in review: Photography
The world of photography in 2019 was marked by movements of change and activism, and expansive dissections of contemporary politics and the status quo. We also saw exciting experimentation in both images and exhibitions. Here, Diane Smyth looks back at the year
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
Charlotte May on her vibrant still lifes
Our New Talent series highlights visual creatives who are sharing great work on Facebook and Instagram. Here we talk to photographer Charlotte May about her colourful images
Judges for Creative Review Annual 2020
We’ve introduced a new style of judging system for the Creative Review Annual 2020, allowing more industry experts than ever to be part of it. Read about it here
Trends of 2019: Branding and logos
This year saw the release of some major rebrands and new logos, plus real innovation in sectors – from death to the law – that have previously proved resistant to modern branding techniques. We examine the highs and lows of 2019 here
Akiko Stehrenberger is releasing a book on her film poster art
After 15 years of creating film posters, Akiko Stehrenberger is shifting her focus. The award-winning artist talks to us about her new book of work, her favourite recent projects and the key to making an illustrated poster sing
The new logo for London venue Kings Place is shaped by sound waves
Studio Sutherl& has designed the branding for arts venue Kings Place, basing the logotype on sound data from performances
Patrick Burgoyne on design and fame
Here, Patrick Burgoyne explores the often fraught role that fame plays in graphic design, especially if you are British
Trends of 2019: Advertising
We look back at a year when advertising got decidedly meta, when creative effectiveness was questioned, along with toxic masculinity, and when – of course – there was plenty of brand purpose
Richard Holman on managing creative calamity
When something goes wrong in your work, it’s easy to think that everything is ruined. But, points out Richard Holman, it doesn’t necessarily follow that every failure is a disaster
The initiative transforming young Londoners into budding filmmakers
LDN Filmmakers, a week-long course, is part of a wider initiative by the Mayor of London to help young people affected by the capital’s ongoing knife violence problem
BBC One celebrates the simple joys of Christmas in this year’s holiday ad
The film reminds us of some of our favourite parts of the festive season – including not moving from the sofa, waking up whenever you feel like it, and a ban on family political debates
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
On Brief: Freddie’s Flowers x Charlotte May
Our On Brief initiative pairs emerging talent with startups, charities and community groups to create scroll-stopping visuals for Facebook and Instagram. Here we take a look at Charlotte May’s work for Freddie’s Flowers
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
Oliver Sin on his playful animations
Our New Talent series highlights visual creatives who are sharing great work on Facebook and Instagram. Here we talk to Cheltenham-based animator and former designer Oliver Sin about his work
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
Great Work: Mark Ronson’s interactive music video
Made for Instagram Stories, the video for Mark Ronson’s track Pieces of Us combines vertical creative with playful stickers and AR effects
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
On Brief: Yes Tribe x Oliver Sin
Our On Brief project pairs emerging creative talent with startups, non-profits and community groups to produce scroll-stopping visuals for Facebook and Instagram. Here we take a look at Oliver Sin’s animations for Yes Tribe
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
Great Work: Time to Change’s mental health Messenger bot
Talking about mental health can be daunting – but Ogilvy & Mather and Facebook Creative Shop’s Messenger bot for Time to Change aims to make the process a little easier
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
Great Work: Farfetch, The World Through Fashion
Farfetch created a wealth of Instagram content to promote its new initiative, Farfetch Communities, which allows shoppers to browse curated edits from a global community of creatives, including Adwoa Aboah and Riz Ahmed
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
Great Work: KFC’s KFChill
Mother combined mindfulness and gravy in its January campaign for KFC, leading to news headlines and an appearance on a well-known US talk show. We talk to Mother’s ECD Hermeti Balarin and Digital Strategy Director Vairi MacLennan about the project
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
Insights: How to brief for mobile
A good brief is key to creating a successful mobile campaign. But how should brands and agencies approach briefing for mobile? We take a look at three successful campaigns for Libresse, Snickers and M&M’s
