D&AD announces New Blood ones to watch 2020
The annual festival launches its digital edition with a showcase of student work across graphic and communication design, advertising, illustration and animation
A trippy new music video for synth-pop veterans Sparks
Animator Cyriak is behind the mind-bending visuals for the duo’s latest track, The Existential Threat, which grapples with the thorny issue of our “inevitable impending death”
Time’s poignant new cover declares ‘America Must Change’
The magazine’s new double issue addressing racism in the USA features five evocative works by Atlanta-based artist Charly Palmer, including a commissioned portrait of a child showing the injustices on her mind
The Lowdown: Lessons learned from making ads in lockdown
As part of The Lowdown, a series of content from Xeim’s brands, CR was in conversation with Publicis•Poke creative director Rob Butcher and L.A. Ronayne, group creative director at Anomaly. You can listen to their chat here
Commuting gets a friendlier face in Waze’s new visual identity
Pentagram partner Natasha Jen has rebranded the Google-owned GPS app, introducing a whole of host of cute creatures that mimic the many moods of drivers on the road
Olafur Eliasson’s new app lets kids morph into the environment
The artist’s new AR project Earth Speakr sees children around the world transform into plant life, plastic bags and other inanimate objects as they share their thoughts about the environment
TGI Fridays’ new identity is all about that Friday feeling
SomeOne has rebranded and renamed the restaurant chain as Fridays, with a more playful aesthetic and tone of voice that goes back to its 1960s New York roots
Iceland’s national football team gets a new identity
With an angular typeface and a logo inspired by Icelandic folklore, Brandenburg’s identity for Iceland’s national football team pays homage to the country’s “fighting spirit”
Creative network Fuse is pushing for inclusivity in the creative industries
A year after founding Manchester-based creative network Fuse, designer Jaheed Hussain is expanding its horizons and striving for representation further afield
Libresse’s new ad is a rallying cry for every woman’s story to be heard
Directed by award-winning director Nisha Ganatra, the feminine hygiene brand’s latest spot uses a mish-mash of film and animation to reveal the messy and little discussed reality of women’s health – from miscarriage to menopause
Manchester venue The Factory is opening up a virtual version in Fortnite
As Manchester International Festival prepares to open new venue The Factory, it’s giving people the chance to virtually tour the OMA-designed building, which is being recreated on an island inside Fortnite Creative
Kanye West reimagines e-commerce with immersive new Yeezy site
SHOWstudio’s Nick Knight has worked with the musician to redesign the Yeezy Supply site for a more personal shopping experience, with features including real-life models who will try on outfits for you and waiting rooms for the latest product drops
Rachel Hess adopts an experimental approach for her designs
The creative enjoys playing with form, colour, space and typography in her illustrations and designs, and applies this approach to client and personal work
Aux zine keeps prisoners thinking creatively
Prison-affiliated music label InHouse Records took on the challenge of launching a zine during lockdown, with the aim of keeping prisoners engaged and educated in a period of uncertainty
Manchester School of Art launches grad showcase with virtual event
The online showcase kicks off today with a livestreamed event, including a talk with artist Ryan Gander and a ‘remix’ performance from Mike England
OneFootball’s new identity flexes with the rhythm of the game
DesignStudio has created vibrant new branding for the football app, including an updated logo, a visual generator and a content strategy built around the idea of a ‘vibesmith’
The cycling community clubs together in Laka’s new identity
Ragged Edge has unveiled its timely rebrand for the cyclist insurer Laka amid the coronavirus cycling boom, eschewing negative perceptions of insurance brands for a colourful and community-focused aesthetic
Good Reads: A24 zine gives a glimpse into the creative talent behind its films
The latest issue of the cult production company’s magazine has been created by Ramy Youssef of Hulu comedy Ramy, and features interviews with everyone from Moonlight actor Mahershala Ali to The Office’s Rainn Wilson
Creative Review Turns 40!
The latest issue of CR celebrates our 40th birthday. We talk to some of the creatives that have made the magazine what it is today, and profile four creative heroes who we believe are shaping culture now, including our cover designer, Annie Atkins
Tommy Jeans brand refresh channels an “optimistic” Americana spirit
The new look created by Design Studio aims to rekindle the brand’s modern, youth-focused edge, ditching the football field for Gen Z city-goers
Gradwatch 2020 is coming, and we want to see your work
Our annual showcase of the best graduate work is just around the corner, and we’re open for submissions. Plus, for the first time, Gradwatch is open to graduates based around the world
2020 gets a new, leaner calendar design
Christopher Doyle’s new calendar design for 2020 chops out four months in a bid to reflect how life has been put on hold during the pandemic
Meet Nestlums, the app teaching kids all about money
Following on from the success of Nestlings, a finance app for grownups, a new children’s version is using gaming techniques and cute creatures to help kids learn good financial habits from a young age
Altered States is an ode to monochrome and minimalism
Created by illustrator Tim Boelaars and animator Joe Le Huquet, the aesthetically pleasing project features animations of some of the two friends’ favourite films, TV shows, songs and books