Nelly Ben Hayoun on activism and education
The filmmaker, educator and designer talks to CR about her latest project – a feature-length film that explores activism in an era of Brexit, Trump and social media
Director Peter Hedges on new film Ben Is Back
The screenwriter behind About a Boy and What’s Eating Gilbert Grape returns to the cinema as the writer/director of Ben Is Back, starring his son Lucas Hedges as a recovering opioid-addict. He shares his process with Creative Review
Warner’s in-house designer talks us through his work for the new Foals album
Mike Lythgoe talks to CR about his designs for Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost, working with Foals’ lead vocalist Yannis Philippakis, and the importance of cats
Making ends meet: Telegramme Paper Co.
Bobby and Kate Evans founded Telegramme Paper Co. in 2014.
Based in Margate, Kent, the husband and wife team split their time between designing and making paper products and working on commercial commissions
A look back at the lost art of playing outside
Hoxton Mini Press’ new photobook sees joyful images of children using skipping ropes and making giant snowballs, and includes photos by Shirley Baker, Martin O’Neill and Paul Kaye
Ane Crabtree on creating worlds through costumes
The costume designer has made a name for herself working on productions including The Sopranos and The Handmaid’s Tale. She discusses her unconventional route into the industry, and why costume designers can no longer be dismissed as ‘the shirt girl’
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How creativity is making, changing and documenting places
Shopping: How creativity and design is changing the retail industry
How creativity and design is changing retail
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Storytelling
In this collection of articles we celebrate the art of storytelling, looking at outstanding uses of narrative techniques and exploring how compelling stories can be told in children’s books, VR experiences, TV dramas, podcasts & more
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The best advertising work, how it was made, who made it and why
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Film & TV
Celebrating the craft of filmmaking and creativity on screen
How I Got Here
Leading creatives look back on the ups and downs of their careers
Meet the Rurbanites
With the costs of living and running a business in London increasingly unrealistic, CR speaks to creatives who have made the move out of the capital
Creative Pioneers
Sir John Hegarty, Jim Sutherland, Caroline Pay, Michael Johnson and Zia Zareem-Slade on how to make the best creative work
Branding
Opinion and analysis from the world of corporate identity
New Comic Relief ad addresses society’s divisions
Comic Relief’s 2019 spot, titled Wise Words, stars Peter Mullan and is shot in a filmic style. It calls for unity in a time of political division and unrest
The CR podcast episode 21: musician Tom Rowlands and filmmaker Adam Smith
The Chemical Brothers are world renowned for their incredible concert visuals. We talk to the band’s Tom Rowlands and director Adam Smith about their two-decade collaboration and the importance of making imagery that moves people
Making ends meet: designer Craig Oldham
After studying graphic design at Falmouth and stints at a number of agencies in Manchester, Craig Oldham started his own studio in the city in 2015. We talk to him about why money is no measure of creative success and why “it’s not a crime to be skint”
To pitch, or not to pitch
Should creative companies pitch for free? Designer Paul Woods tackles this thorny issue in an extract from his new book, How To Do Great Work Without Being An Asshole
The Messy Truth – social media and creativity
In the brutal world of social, artists and photographers can find themselves questioning their creativity and how they measure their success, writes CR columnist Gem Fletcher. How can we protect ourselves from the fallout?
Filmmaker Carol Morley on using lookbooks
Ahead of the release of her critically-acclaimed third feature film Out of Blue, the British filmmaker Carol Morley gives Creative Review an exclusive insight into the way she employs a visual book as a central aspect of feature film directing
Making ends meet: designer Jack Renwick
After 13 years at design firm The Partners, in 2012 Jack Renwick took the leap and started her own studio. She tells us how a commitment to good work – whatever the cost – has paid off
Ikea takes on the animal housing crisis in cute new campaign
In Mother’s latest sustainability stunt to mark the opening of the Ikea Greenwich store, a group of local artists including Supermundane and Hattie Newman have created ‘wildhomes’ to help house the area’s bees, birds and bats
Ben Kay on the price of creativity
Ben Kay traces the combination of recessions, booms, busts, overconfidence, fragmentation and “a million decisions, big and small, with unforeseen consequences” that have resulted in the plummeting price of creativity in adland
No, No, No, No, Yes uncovers the secrets of book design
Dozens of rejected book cover designs are published in No, No, No, No, Yes, which explores the sometimes tortuous process of getting a book’s graphic identity approved
Making ends meet: artist Mr Bingo
CR has talked to a series of artists, creatives and designers about how they manage their money. Here artist and social media phenomenon Mr Bingo tells us how he manages a career that now relies solely on self-initiated projects
Netflix pledges to ‘make room’ for diversity
“Have you ever been in a room and didn’t see anyone else like you?” asks a new film from Netflix, which highlights the streaming service’s commitment to stories told by a multitude of voices
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
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On Brief: Papier x Thomas Harnett O’Meara
Our On Brief project pairs emerging creative talent with startups to produce scroll-stopping visuals for Facebook and Instagram. Here we take a look at Thomas Harnett O’Meara’s collaboration with stationery brand Papier
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
Insights: Engaging with sports fans on Instagram
Tips and advice for engaging with sports fans on Instagram and creating content that stands out
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
Great Work: Ted Baker’s Instagram Stories
Ted Baker created a striking set of vertical videos to promote its Autumn Winter collection on Instagram Stories
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
Insights: Creative considerations for direct response advertisers
Direct response ads now have to compete with brand campaigns on mobile feeds – so how can advertisers create compelling videos that will stand out and inspire consumers to take action? Here, Facebook IQ shares some advice based on recent research
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
Great Work: easyJet, Look & Book
A new feature created for easyJet’s app offers a novel way to book flights using screen grabs of Instagram posts
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
New Talent: Fumi Homma
In the latest in our series showcasing emerging creative talent on Facebook and Instagram, we talk to Fumi Homma, a London-based photographer inspired by Americana
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
New Talent: Jill Senft
In the latest in our series showcasing emerging creative talent on Facebook and Instagram, we talk to Berlin-based illustrator Jill Senft about her whimsical paintings and zines
In partnership with Workfront
Process: Oliver/The Guardian’s Sam Jacobs
Nikki Miller, Workfront Marketing Manager, interviews Sam Jacobs, Creative Director, Marketing at Oliver/The Guardian about how the Guardian’s in-house team works
Creative Leaders 50: Creative collaborators
CR has just released its Creative Leaders 50 list, celebrating those we believe are driving change through creativity. Here we highlight those on the list who are particularly focused on collaboration
Creative Leaders on Failure: Adrian Shaughnessy
We’ve talked to five of CR’s Creative Leaders 50 about how they have handled failure in their own career, and how they advise others to cope when things don’t go according to plan. Next we talk to designer and publisher Adrian Shaughnessy
Creative Leaders on Failure: Somesuch’s Sally Campbell
We’ve talked to five of CR’s Creative Leaders 50 about how they have handled failure in their own career, and how they advise others to cope when things don’t go according to plan. First up is production company Somesuch co-founder, Sally Campbell
In partnership with Workfront
Time management advice for creative teams
You know how it goes: the better you perform, the more requests for work you will receive, and the harder it gets to manage your time. But, introduce a few simple processes and you can take back control says Jada Balster, Workfront’s VP Marketing
Creative Leaders 50: Creative thinking in social change
CR has just released its Creative Leaders 50 list, celebrating those we believe are driving change through creativity. Here we highlight those who are using creative thinking to help achieve social change
Creative Leaders 50
The Creative Leaders 50 is an annual scheme from Creative Review, in partnership with Workfront, to celebrate, educate and inspire those who are leading creative businesses, organisations and teams. We have selected 50 people from across the UK and European creative industries who we feel are driving change, not just within their organisation but in […]