The Body
Creative thinking and the body across advertising, design, photography and digital
Ask Anna: As a freelancer, how do I know if my ideas suck?
In this month’s column, our agony aunt Anna Higgs suggests ways in which freelancers (and others) can evaluate their own ideas
How embracing fear can help create better design
Design studio Accept + Proceed recently tackled the subject of fear and how it affects the work they produce in a series of workshops. The results contained both useful insights, and a rather lovely book cover
Movember: The Trojan Horse for Men’s Health
Movember could have been another stunt charity moment that burned brightly but then faded away. But 15 years since its launch, it’s bigger than ever. As part of our Body week on CR, we talked to Movember CMO Juliette Smith about how it has maintained its success
The evolution of tattoos
Maxime Plescia-Buchi has inked everyone from Kanye West to FKA twigs at his tattoo studio Sang Bleu, as well as building his own publishing company TTTISM. As part of Body week on CR, he tells us about tattooing’s transition from subculture to pop culture
An elegant cover for Haruki Murakami’s Killing Commendatore
For the UK edition of Haruki Murakami’s new novel Killing Commendatore, designer Suzanne Dean has created a cover of hand-painted circles, or holes, echoing the book’s narrative
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In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
Insights: How Wonderbly uses Facebook to drive sales of its children’s books
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
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
New Talent: Caitlin McCarthy
In the latest in our series showcasing great creative talent on Facebook and Instagram, we talk to London based animator Caitlin McCarthy
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
New Talent: Tishk Barzanji
In the latest in our series uncovering creative talent on Facebook and Instagram, we speak to Tishk Barzanji, a visual artist and commercial illustrator based in London
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
New Talent: Luis Mazon
In the latest in our series uncovering creative talent on Facebook and Instagram, we speak to Barcelona-based illustrator and animator Luis Mazon
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
Great Work: Cybersmile, #TrollingisUgly
adam&eveDDB and influencer Chessie King used Instagram Stories to call out trolling in a thought-provoking campaign for anti-cyberbullying charity Cybersmile
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
New Talent: Roberts Rurans
In the latest in our series uncovering creative talent on Facebook and Instagram, we speak to Roberts Rurans about his bright and charming illustrations
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
New Talent: Annie Lai
In the latest in our series uncovering creative talent on Facebook and Instagram, we speak to London-based fashion photographer and recent graduate Annie Lai
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
New Talent: Manshen Lo
In the latest in our series uncovering creative talent on Facebook and Instagram, we speak to London-based illustrator and animator Manshen Lo, who creates intriguing observational drawings
Gaming: we examine creativity and innovation in the world of video games
We examine creativity and innovation in the world of video games
Storytelling: we celebrate the art of telling stories in a variety of mediums
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
Humour: we take a serious look at what makes things funny
On the role of humour in advertising, how Twitter has changed the way we LOL and a serious look at what makes things funny
Adobe unveils Creative Cloud updates, AR tool and Photoshop for iPad
Each year, Adobe launches a range of updates and showcases forthcoming products at its creative conference, Adobe MAX. Here’s a look at some of the highlights from this year’s event
Droga5 enlists 25 artists and photographers for Coal Drops Yard campaign
Launching the new King’s Cross retail development, designed by Heatherwick Studio, Droga5’s visual identity and ad campaign plays on the idea of being ‘all consumed’
Designing the digital self
With VR experiences still in their infancy, navigating the disconnect between the real and virtual body still poses creative challenges. As part of our Body week on CR, we met with Framestore Creative Director Gavin Fox to discuss what it takes to cross the uncanny valley
National Trust campaign celebrates Ferguson’s Gang, its ‘lady gangsters’
Ferguson’s Gang centred around six society women from the 1930s who secretly raised funds for the National Trust, hiding their identities via witty monikers and staging daring stunts. Supple Studio celebrates their contribution to Cornwall
Oscar Hudson’s new promo for Loyle Carner is a delight
We’re used to clever visual trickery from promos director Oscar Hudson, and his new video for Loyle Carner’s Ottolenghi doesn’t disappoint
How life drawing got hip
Life drawing has made its way out of art schools and fusty evening classes and gained a certain popular (dare we say, hipster) appeal. As part of our week-long Body special, we speak to tutors from London, New York and Berlin about the surge in its popularity
Let’s talk about The Gut Stuff
Through videos, content and live events, DJs Alana and Lisa Macfarlane are helping explain how gut health can impact our wellbeing
New Sainsbury’s ad is a creepily cute ode to Halloween
Created by Wieden + Kennedy London, the ad sees the brand drop the black-and-white footage of members of the public (and Sainsbury’s staff) we’ve seen in its advertising of late, to replace it with a petrified animated pumpkin
Vaughan Oliver and the Body
Unit Editions has published a new book celebrating the graphic delights found in designer Vaughan Oliver’s archive. Here, as part of our Body theme on the website this week, we look at the part that the human form has played in Oliver’s work
Sherwood Forest gets a Robin Hood inspired facelift
Sheffield-based studio Cafeteria has rebranded the forest to coincide with the opening of its new visitor centre, adding a modern twist to the home of the famous folklore tale
Are brands finally over body taboos?
For years, advertising has dealt with bodily functions in hushed tones. But are recent ads showing period ‘blood’ and female body hair a sign that brands are ready to be frank? As part of a week-long special on the CR site devoted to the Body, Emma Tucker investigates
Hat-trick creates new identity for Stockholm’s Nationalmuseum
The branding for Sweden’s newly reopened national gallery is inspired by its mission to “connect the past with the present”
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
Advertising
The best advertising work, how it was made, who made it and why
Graphic design
From breaking news to in-depth coverage, reviews and opinion
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
In partnership with Workfront
On the changing nature of the agency-brand relationship
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
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 […]