What does the new creative workplace look like?
As the creative industry wrestles with the pros and cons of hybrid working, new office models are emerging to cater for a range of needs
Brian Eno, different every time
Gary Hustwit’s new documentary film about the prolific producer, artist and thinker is programmed to generate alternative versions each time it’s shown. The director explains why this approach is the only reason Eno agreed to take part, and the possibilities of this technology for filmmakers
BBC’s Olympic ad is a love story – about sport
The broadcaster’s animated trailer for its Paris 2024 coverage nods to the city’s romantic associations, which are likened to athletes’ passion for their discipline
The Monthly Interview: Louis Henry Mitchell
Sesame Workshop’s creative director of character design discusses the joy of getting to do his dream job everyday, why story is everything when it comes to creating lovable characters, and how Sesame Street has stood the test of time
Calling all graduates – send us your work!
Our annual showcase of the best graduate talent is returning in 2024. Send us your work by July 15 for the chance to be featured by Creative Review
Behind the curtain of Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things
The director’s debut book brings us closer to the film’s richly detailed sets and eccentric characters with striking large format photographs, which were developed by the director himself and Emma Stone
How marketing for TV and film has evolved
The rise of social media has led to an uptick in the use of stills photography and video clips to help promote new shows and films. CR examines the impact of this approach
Reversing perceptions of makeup artistry
Makeup and special effects artist Emily Schubert talks to us about her new manual published by A24, the unlikely influences on her practice, and misconceptions about her profession
New Balance’s film celebrates the power of grey
Grey Days charts the brand’s history and long-running connection to the colour grey with a stylish lo-fi campaign film
Birmingham Design Festival returns with a focus on process
The design festival is back this June with a line up of over 80 speakers across three days, including Annie Atkins, Sesame Workshop and Christopher Doyle
Wes Anderson turns his lens on the world of Montblanc
Featuring a rare appearance from the director himself alongside regular collaborators Rupert Friend and Jason Schwartzman, this charming ad marks the 100th anniversary of the brand’s Meisterstück pen
Journeying through 500 years of Black music in Britain
An expansive exhibition at London’s British Library unpacks Black British music history through archival materials and new commissions, including a five-channel film installation in collaboration with Touching Bass
Creativity Sucks! podcast looks at diversity in the ad and design industries
Diversity, equality and inclusion have been hot topics in the creative industries in the past few years, but are we really making any progress? We discuss in the latest episode of CR’s podcast
Adam Morse on his journey to directing
Since losing his sight at the age of 19, the filmmaker has gone on to write and direct his first feature film, shoot a Super Bowl ad for Google, and set up a non-profit to help the next generation of disabled creative talent
The key to creative kleptomania: Never borrow, always steal
The history of creativity is built on artists, designers and creatives nicking ideas from others and then reworking them for the modern age, says We Are Pi’s Rick Chant
Creativity Sucks! podcast returns with an episode on humour
We ease you gently into the fourth series of Creative Review’s podcast with a discussion on humour in advertising, looking at what works and what doesn’t
The Monthly Interview: Glenn Kitson
In the first of a new interview series, Anna Higgs talks to Glenn Kitson about combining a career as an ad director with being a ‘meme lord’, and his strategies to stay centred and fresh in a world which can often just want more of the same
Dawn Baillie’s famous movie posters go on display
The Anatomy of a Movie Poster exhibition brings together the award-winning designer’s portfolio of posters for films including The Silence of the Lambs, Little Miss Sunshine, and The Grand Budapest Hotel
From advertising to Hollywood and back again
It’s easy to assume that making the leap into movies is the holy grail for those in advertising, but the path between the two industries is far from one way
Takuma Takasaki on Perfect Days and the art of storytelling
The chief growth officer at Dentsu in Japan talks to us about the relationship between narrative film and advertising, and his intuitive collaboration with Wim Wenders on his Oscar-nominated film Perfect Days
Don’t give up on DEI
The culture wars are seeing diversity initiatives come under attack, but creative agencies are making tangible steps towards improvement, says Asad Dhunna, founder of the Unmistakables. We asked him what comes next
Tubi’s refresh evokes a rabbit hole of entertainment
The ad-supported streaming service has revealed a new visual and sonic identity that captures the brand’s eccentric character
Why One Day’s success is a testament to the value of research
Sharice Babakhani discusses her work in the graphics department for Netflix’s new adaption of One Day, and how the experience has fed back into her day job as a creative researcher for commercials
The rise of Gen Alpha
Watch out Gen Z, there’s a new generation in town, with a whole new set of expectations of how the world should be. Here’s a snapshot of what brands need to think about to get ahead