Can accessible design be interesting?
Accessible design has gotten an unfair reputation of being ‘dull’ or ‘uninspiring’ over the years, but times are changing and it’s being embraced as a creative challenge rather than a challenge to creativity
Rebecca joined Creative Review in 2019 as senior writer, and works across features within the design and advertising industry. She is interested in illustration, animation and photography, as well as uncovering new talent
Accessible design has gotten an unfair reputation of being ‘dull’ or ‘uninspiring’ over the years, but times are changing and it’s being embraced as a creative challenge rather than a challenge to creativity
CR speaks to a handful of creatives at different stages in their career to understand the impact of being neurodivergent, the challenges they face but also the strengths they’ve found since being diagnosed
Speaking to experts in architecture and design, CR looks into how accessible wayfinding has improved by subtly tapping into other senses, and what it needs to do to be truly inclusive
The graphic designer and illustrator talks about the value of combining her passions, and how expanding her personal practice into different mediums has brought her joy
Buenos Aires-based agencies Room23 and Trans Company have collaborated to serve up a steamy campaign for the fast food chain to show how it’s still keeping its love for burgers alive
Hugh Kinsella Cunningham travels on assignment for a range of news outlets and NGOs. Here he talks about the dangers of his work, the changing news cycle and the impact of photojournalism today
Andreas Nilsson has directed a series of films that capture Teyana Taylor and Damson Idris putting Hennessy twists on cocktail staples as a way to introduce the brand to a younger audience
The illustrator and animator talks about compromise, establishing his style and using briefs as testing grounds to expand his practice
The new identity plays on its name and adds movement to echo the sense of community and warmth it has built through its platform
Created by FCB London and directed by Andreas Nilsson, the spot encourages people to have a healthy relationship with their everyday bodily functions
Content designer Rosie Wanek, who recently worked on the Home of Carlsberg experience, talks about the value of brand experiences and the elements needed to make them successful, plus how they’ve shifted focus over the years
Travelling to different Caribbean islands, the photographer captures the passion and freedom of the young people who live there in an excess of colour and joy