This series by Juno Calypso is a beautiful but eerie set of photographs that reflect on death, life, beauty and the terrifying experience of being alone in a space. It receives a Best in Book award in CR’s Photography Annual 2018
Tom Johnson is one of the winners of the Zeitgeist awards in CR’s Photography Annual 2018. The awards recognise rising stars of the photography world; artists who have captured the mood and our imaginations this past year
The Magnum photographer’s typically idiosyncratic images of life on the French Riviera for Gucci’s Cruise 2019 collection have also been published in book form by IDEA
With everyone from Pantone to Dulux claiming they can predict colour trends, we delve into the phenomenon of the ‘Colour of the Year’ to find out what it really means, and what it can tell us about creativity and culture
Trademarking a colour has been attempted by everyone from Christian Louboutin to Cadbury. But is it actually worth the messy legal battle? We look at the value of being associated with a specific hue
From Monzo’s orange bank cards, to a yellow funeral comparison site and a pink skincare brand for men, startups are challenging established norms when it comes to colour palettes. We look at the factors driving brands to break the rules and the impact this is having
How creativity is making, changing and documenting places
Creative thinking and the body across advertising, design, photography and digital
How creativity and design is changing retail
We examine creativity and innovation in the world of video games
With this award scheme we celebrate the best creative work
from the past year, those who create it and commission it
Extended deadline: December 7 2018
Tips and advice for engaging with sports fans on Instagram and creating content that stands out
Ted Baker created a striking set of vertical videos to promote its Autumn Winter collection on Instagram Stories
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
A new feature created for easyJet’s app offers a novel way to book flights using screen grabs of Instagram posts
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 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 the latest in our series uncovering creative talent on Facebook and Instagram, we take a look at the surreal and vibrant work of Paris-based creative Carlín Díaz
Publishing startup Wonderbly has sold over three million books in the past five years, and claims Facebook has driven more sales than any other media channel. We talk to the brand about its approach to advertising on the platform
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Nikki Miller, Workfront Marketing Manager, interviews Sam Jacobs, Creative Director, Marketing at Oliver/The Guardian about how the Guardian’s in-house team works
We speak to photographer Alexander Coggin about his distinct way of using colour, of his search for delightful combinations of shades and the role that coincidence plays in his work
John Walter’s art contains a mash up of ideas from science, pop culture and philosophy, all presented using bountiful, exuberant colours. We talk to him about the use of colour in his work: how it influences his process and surprises his audiences
This new eBook will help you decide if and when you need a brand update. Would you benefit from a full rebrand or do you just need a refresh? What’s the difference?
A hard-hitting campaign from charity Refuge highlights the devastating reality of domestic violence, in a series of cleverly written reversible poems
The aptly named Instagram account has gained a cult following thanks to its distinctly Anderson-esque take on everyday scenes. We delve into founder Wally Koval’s considered approach when selecting images, and the importance of colour
Recent graduates Ieuan Lewis and George Warren’s co-directed short animation film was chosen as one of 13 shorts for the Animation 2018 Programme, founded by BFI and supported by BBC Four
Trump’s tangerine tint has inspired funny nicknames, hilarious memes, witty placards and controversial magazine covers. But has the association between the man and the faultless colour negatively impacted the latter?
This year’s BBC One Christmas film addresses the pressures of modern family life and emphasises Christmas as a time for togetherness
This week, we’re talking to artists and creatives about how they use colour in their work. Here, Camille Walala explains how her childhood home influenced her distinctive aesthetic and how she selects colours for large-scale commissions
The wild success of Star Wars often overshadows the vast creative effort that went into making it. A new book from Taschen explores how its characters, costumes, worlds and props were created
As the name suggests, colour is a central focus for Dutch studio Raw Color. CR spoke with founder Christoph Brach to find out how experimenting with vegetable pigments kickstarted a career that spans design, photography and art direction
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
The best advertising work, how it was made, who made it and why
From breaking news to in-depth coverage, reviews and opinion
Celebrating the craft of filmmaking and creativity on screen
Leading creatives look back on the ups and downs of their careers
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
Sir John Hegarty, Jim Sutherland, Caroline Pay, Michael Johnson and Zia Zareem-Slade on how to make the best creative work
With the impact of digital transformation, the relationship between brand and agency is evolving fast. Navigating this change requires adaptation: Jada Balster, Workfront’s VP Marketing, suggests three tips for processes to smooth the way
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]