Social media trends
In this special report, CR delves into the impact social has had on our creative work, how it has changed the way we think and whether design could be used to solve some of its problems
Coldplay’s new music video gets a dose of Aardman magic
The video for Daddy, from the band’s forthcoming album, combines live action puppetry with 2D animation to take viewers on a haunting journey through a girl’s distant memory of her father
A conversation about humour
As our world speeds up ever faster and – politically at least – becomes increasingly strange and unnerving, it is important to remember to keep laughing. Here, we bring together three artists – Stephen Collins, Flo Perry and Christopher Spencer, aka Cold War Steve – to talk about art and humour More than ever now, […]
All your favourite Surrealists remodelled in Play-Doh
André Breton, Salvador Dalí and more are brought to life as colourful Play-Doh creations for Eleanor Macnair’s new show
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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
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The CR Podcast Episode 30: The best and worst of the 2019 Christmas ads
For the latest episode of the Creative Review podcast, members of the CR editorial team review this year’s Christmas ads
Share is a rare exhibition on graphic design
A new show in Norwich is showcasing the work of five creative studios. We chat to its organiser about why talent should be nurtured from a young age, and why graphic design exhibitions are so rare
Why creatives are jumping on TikTok
We speak to an illustrator, a filmmaker and a lettering artist who are making waves on TikTok about what it offers creatively that its competitors don’t already, and their advice for other creatives thinking about getting on the app
Musician Murlo on creating worlds
Murlo talks to CR about storytelling, balancing music production and visual art, and the mythical references behind his last album, Dolos
How much do creatives need social media?
As part of our deep dive into social media this week, CR explores to what extent designers and illustrators should rely on social media for finding work, and discusses some of the pressures and pitfalls that it’s opened up for creatives
Tesco’s Christmas ad stars a time-travelling delivery van
Celebrating its centenary, the supermarket’s nostalgia-heavy festive spot sees one of its drivers deliver Christmas to everyone from a young Queen Elizabeth to a group of acid house ravers
What does the future hold for brands and social media?
This week on the website, CR is digging deep on all things social media. Here, experts from We Are Social and trend consultancy The Akin discuss how changing tastes in social media will shape how brands will use the channels in the future
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
KFC shows why turkey is second rate in new series of Christmas ads
The ‘chicken aficionados’ are again taking a swipe at turkey this Christmas, with five animated ads that lead us through the dreaded ritual of prepping the bird
Pentagram revamps Warner Bros’ historic shield emblem
As part of an ongoing collaboration with Warner Bros and its other divisions, Emily Oberman has worked on a more modern visual identity and brand strategy for the entertainment giant
Westminster Tube roundel is reimagined in Pan African colours
British Ghanaian artist Larry Achiampong gives the classic roundel at Westminster Underground station a subtle makeover that nods to the African diaspora
Exposure: Chieska Fortune Smith
In her Exposure series for CR, Art Director Gem Fletcher introduces new and exciting photographers to watch. This is the work of Chieska Fortune Smith
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
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
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
