Fox’s updated brand features a chunky new abstract logo
New York studio Trollbäck+Company has overhauled Fox Entertainment’s visual identity – but is its new geometric look enough to set it apart from streaming competitors?
What to do if your job makes you unhappy
We all have bad days at work – but what should you do if your job is making you miserable? We asked careers coach Kat Koh for advice on dealing with short- and long-term unhappiness
New Thinx ad makes periods everybody’s business
For its first ever national TV ad campaign MENstruation, period-absorbing underwear brand Thinx asks if people would be more comfortable with periods if everyone had them
Creating Joker’s Gotham
As Batman’s arch-enemy Joker steals the limelight with his own origin film, CR speaks to Production Designer Mark Friedberg about reimagining one of the comic world’s most recognisable cityscapes
The Divine Comedy’s animated video examines machines in society
The band enlisted illustrator and director Mathieu Persan to bring their observations on technology to life in a two-part animated video, which pays homage to Saul Bass’ distinctive style
My Happiest Project: Raine Allen-Miller
Throughout October, we’re looking at the subject of happiness, and asking creatives to tell us about the projects they’ve most enjoyed working on. Here, director Raine Allen-Miller talks to CR about making her first short film, Jerk, and how it helped her hone her craft
New A24 books are delving into Moonlight, Ex Machina and The Witch
Indie film company A24 is peeling back the lid on three of its movies as part of a new series of books, which feature interviews, essays, stills and production sketches
Why Your Worst Idea Could Be Your Best
Fear can be the killer of creativity, writes creative Richard Holman. To combat it, he advises that instead of striving for your very best ideas, it may in fact be better to hunt for your worst
Alex Prager reflects on motherhood and Los Angeles in new show
Now showing in New York, Play The Wind sees the artist reflect on her journey – in life and in work – through her trademark theatrical lens
Former CR Editor Patrick Burgoyne has been appointed D&AD CEO
After nearly 20 years as the Editor of Creative Review, Patrick Burgoyne will replace Tim Lindsay as CEO at D&AD
Unsigned: BBH’s new talent showcase returns
This week sees the launch of the latest edition of Unsigned, an annual showcase of new talent hosted by ad agency BBH in London. We talk to its curators as well as three of the artists featured in this year’s show about the project
How to make a movie monster
What does it take to really scare people? Two creature designers tell Emma Tucker how they tap into deep fears and the dark spots of human psychology to make convincing movie monsters
Simon McCheung’s photographs are surreal and magical narratives
Lee Sharrock profiles the work of fine art photographer Simon McCheung, who also masquerades as a User Experience Designer for the likes of Sony PlayStation
The Return Of Intelligent Horror
Cerebral horror movies like Us, Midsommar, Hereditary and The Witch have thrived both critically and commercially in recent years. Thomas Hobbs speaks to a selection of contemporary horror filmmakers to try to understand why intelligent horror is succeeding in 2019
What does fear sound like?
In the world of cinema and TV, sound is often an underappreciated but crucial player in creating a sense of fear. We speak to leading figures in sound design and composition to discover what sounds get an audience’s blood pumping
The Guardian’s Hope is Power campaign aims to inspire change
Creative agency Uncommon worked with the Guardian on its first brand campaign in seven years, which aims to highlight its reporting as a positive force for change
The new reality of set design
Augmented reality and new technology means set design is no longer just about the crowd – it’s a chance to connect with people watching around the world. Creative Studio Tawbox tells CR how live performances are becoming all-encompassing experiences
What it was like to make Free Solo
Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi won an Oscar for Free Solo, their hair-raising documentary tracing rock climber Alex Honnold’s mission to climb El Capitan rope-free. They discuss what it’s like putting your life at risk for your job
How can I deal with the ‘brilliant jerk’ that’s ruining my team?
In her latest advice column for CR, Anna Higgs offers advice to a team member whose work life is being derailed by a rude and difficult colleague, and has a manager that doesn’t seem to care
Creating the world of Netflix’s Dark Crystal series
Production designer Gavin Bocquet talks to CR about building on the fantastical world of Jim Henson’s cult feature film for a ten-part Netflix prequel
The Fear issue: August/September 2019
Stamped with one of Noma Bar’s trademark double entendre illustrations, our latest issue addresses the subject of fear. Whether it’s how to persuade clients to make the leap into the unknown, or the resurgence of well-crafted horror flicks
How Kyra is rewriting the rules of video
Pitching itself as a TV network for Gen Z, Kyra is the brains behind fashion-focused YouTube shows PAQ and NAYVA. We talk to Creative Director Kaio Grizzelle about writing for real-life content, and finding inspiration everywhere from haute couture to Geordie Shore
How I Write: Steven Knight
The screenwriter is best known for his cult series Peaky Blinders, based on the notorious gang that ran Birmingham when his parents were growing up. As Peaky fans prepare themselves for season five, he tells CR why real-life stories are his biggest source of inspiration
Gradwatch 2019: Animator Phoebe McCaughley, Kingston School of Art
Animator Phoebe McCaughley is one of ten creatives we’ve selected to feature in our annual Gradwatch showcase, where we put the spotlight on the art and design grads we feel are producing outstanding creative work