A new book explores medieval merchant marks
Logo Rewind shows the links between trademarks drawn up hundreds of years ago and modern logo designs
Le Rub’s Mediterranean-inspired identity brings a dose of sunshine
Retro typography, warm colour gradients, and characterful illustrations come together in Leslie David Studio’s identity for the sunscreen brand
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty rebrands as National Landscapes
Representing some of the UK’s most beautiful landscapes, the nature organisation was due a brand update to improve visibility and accessibility – starting with a simplified name
A new exhibition captures a century of Irish stamp design
Launched to coincide with Irish Design Week, the show reveals the immense skill and craft involved in creating masterpieces on a tiny scale
Andy Vella creates textural designs for The Cure’s new book
The band’s longstanding collaborator has produced layered illustrations and a deluxe edition for the new biography, which takes the form of an encyclopedia
Oddy Knocky’s branding brings personality to the world of coffee
Sergeant Walnuts created the branding for the coffee company, including the name, derived from A Clockwork Orange, meaning ‘to go on one’s own’
Scottish watchmaker Paulin receives playful rebrand
Moving away from its minimalist past, Paulin begins a new chapter with a fresh look that is both youthful and retro
Francesco Merlini explores the space between wakefulness and sleep
Familiar yet strange, Merlini’s photographs speak to the experience of dreaming, and the imagery we are presented with in this state
A new platform delves into Frank Gehry’s architecture
Getty’s digital experience about the Walt Disney Concert Hall boasts the kind of bold, spirited approach befitting of the legendary music venue
Nadiia Pliamko exhibits her 3D dreamworlds in a new show
The Ukrainian artist draws on everything from Soviet iconography to the natural world to create her complex 3D scenes
The fascinating story of the Folly Cove Designers
A new book by Elena M Sarni sheds light on 40 women who, led by their friend Virginia Lee Burton Demetrios, established themselves as one of America’s most prolific printmaking collectives
McSweeney’s releases horror-themed issue for Halloween
Sci-fi horror reimagined from an indigenous perspective, environmental horror in the Philippines, and many more eerie and experimental tales are locked away inside the magazine’s maze-like latest issue
Irene Suosalo on the joys of the creative journey
The video artist and illustrator is driven by her creative process, which combines new and old techniques. Here, she talks about the importance of working with other creatives
Andy Vella creates textural designs for The Cure’s new book
The band’s longstanding collaborator has produced layered illustrations and a deluxe edition for the new biography, which takes the form of an encyclopedia
Creativity Sucks! podcast looks at how to be a great creative leader
The latest episode of Creative Review’s podcast looks at how to nurture creative teams, with advice from Richard Holman, Rani Patel, and Sarah Watson
John Lewis’ Christmas ad introduces a new star – and a new era
The retailer’s highly anticipated Christmas spot celebrates reconfiguring traditions as it unveils its own evolution with its first campaign from Saatchi & Saatchi
How Sonos is reflecting our listening habits
We look at how a creative approach to marketing is helping Sonos tap into the emotional power of sound, plus how the brand is bringing spatial audio to the masses
Why AI should be a musical force for good
If used in collaboration with creators, and with an ethical mindset, AI can open up a world of musical opportunities for brands. Here Roscoe Williamson offers some practical advice for best practice
The irreverence of Sports Banger immortalised in print
A new book by the fashion house’s founder, Jonny Banger, celebrates ten years of its unique brand of socially conscious satire
Inside Wolff Olins’ new branding
For designers, taking on the branding of their own company is a complicated task. Here, Wayne Deakin, global creative principal at Wolff Olins, explains how they addressed the challenge
New podcast episode: How ad agencies are changing with the times
This episode of Creativity Sucks! looks at how advertising agencies are adapting to offer something new to clients and creatives alike
How to make digital design more sustainable
At this year’s Design for Planet Festival, speakers from Hey Low and OPX Studio shared practical advice on creating low-impact websites; the added benefits of designing this way; and how to sell it to clients
Annual Awards 2024 are open for entries
Back for their 21st year, Creative Review’s awards celebrate the very best in advertising, design and much more
Inside Deliveroo’s new visual identity
We hear from Deliveroo’s in-house agency about how they created a new identity fit for a global brand, and why its existing logo and teal colour weren’t up for discussion
Soren Iverson’s satirical take on product design
The designer tweaks features on well-known apps as part of a daily side project, from previewing your Hinge date in AR to nepotism disclosures on LinkedIn. He talks to us about gaining traction on social media and what it’s brought to his design practice
Using AI to transform DJ set visuals
CR speaks to Boiler Room art director Joshua Wiley and motion designer and artist Hayden Martin about their ongoing collaboration that uses neural networks and Boiler Room’s extensive image archive
