Paris 2024 thanks its partners with playful new campaign
Albert Albert’s spot for the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games brings together unexpected voiceovers and animated type to say merci to its partner brands and organisations
Nadia Lee Cohen creates a dupe of her own book
The artist’s new book, a ‘pirated’ edition of her hugely popular debut monograph, embraces the visual language of Japanese books geared towards movie fans in the 90s
What it’s like being neurodivergent in the creative industries
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
Why innovation requires us to think differently
In our increasingly AI–driven world, innovation is in short supply. We need a human-centric innovation culture: one that embraces neurodiversity
Coke Studio transforms vinyl records into zoetropes
Coca-Cola’s global music platform has released vinyls that come to life thanks to a vintage analogue animation technique
A new campaign spells out the reality of the sewage crisis
AMV BBDO’s campaign for COPI shines a light on sewage spills in UK waterways with the help of a faecal-inspired font
Britannia Good Day’s ad nods to retro broadcasting
India’s leading cookie brand has launched the advert as part of a campaign activation, The Bank of Small Wins, which brings back the joy of discovering long lost money in your pockets
Good Greens’ branding celebrates the rich history of cannabis culture
Enlisting the help of design studio Young Jerks, the LA-based brand created a nostalgia-infused visual identity inspired by the forgotten stoners
How accessible wayfinding is going beyond the visual
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
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
Dazed and Ikea’s zine explores what home means to young creatives
The home furnishings brand has teamed up with Dazed Studio to create a zine for people moving out of home for the first time
A new book brings the fiery lyricism of Idles to life in print
The latest iteration of Thames & Hudson’s illustrated book series combines lead singer Joe Talbot’s lyrics – taken from the band’s debut album Brutalism – with the visual wit of artist Magda Archer
A new campaign spells out the reality of the sewage crisis
AMV BBDO’s campaign for COPI shines a light on sewage spills in UK waterways with the help of a faecal-inspired font
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
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
How accessible wayfinding is going beyond the visual
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 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
Loewe’s brand film finally explains how to pronounce its name
Aubrey Plaza stars in a spelling bee contest through the ages as part of a new short from Loewe, which addresses the long-standing confusion over how to pronounce the fashion brand’s name
What happened to NFTs?
Non-fungible tokens experienced a gold rush a couple of years ago, before mainstream interest waned and the market went into decline. Artist Robert Alice, who has edited an extensive new book on NFTs, talks to us about one of the most elusive, and divisive, web3 developments
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
Why brand language matters
Opening Line founder Zosia Swidlicka discusses why the world of brand language remains so misunderstood, and how it inspired her to create her new publication Between the Lines
Tracing the influence of prolific art director Alexey Brodovitch
An exhibition and accompanying monograph sheds light on the work of the photographer, designer and art director, who transformed the pages of Harper’s Bazaar over nearly a quarter of a century
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
How to bring online fandom into the real world
Shifting online success into the real world requires a delicate balance of staying authentic to the digital community while allowing space for others to join, says Paul Tynan, creative director at I-Am