Virgin Media introduces a new, smooth-sailing star
A new Virgin Media O2 spot created by VCCP is advertising its ‘smooth’ broadband with the help of a walrus
Gradwatch 2024: Jolyon Tetley, UWE Bristol
Illustrator Jolyon Tetley has been chosen as part of our annual Gradwatch showcase, where we celebrate the next generation of talent in the creative industries
A new animated ad delicately reframes death
Palliative Care Queensland’s new campaign revolves around a stop motion film that encourages us to talk more openly about death
Gradwatch 2024: CJ Ellis, Camberwell College of Arts
Animator CJ Ellis has been chosen as part of our annual Gradwatch showcase, where we celebrate the next generation of talent in the creative industries
Gradwatch 2024: Jean-Batiste Clary Niemi-Junkola, Sheffield Hallam
Artist and illustrator Jean-Batiste Clary Niemi-Junkola has been chosen as part of our annual Gradwatch showcase, where we celebrate the next generation of talent in the creative industries
Dada Projects founder on the visibility of women in digital design
Founder and creative director Christina Worner talks to CR about the motivations behind setting up the design studio and what she’s doing to creative a supportive environment for anyone who works with them
Gradwatch 2024: Ethan Read, UWE Bristol
Designer Ethan Read has been chosen as part of our annual Gradwatch showcase, where we celebrate the next generation of talent in the creative industries
Co-op launches new brand platform with stop motion ad
The artfully stripped back campaign film also debuts the supermarket’s refreshed brand identity developed by SomeOne
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
How can we learn to trust AI?
The rapid adoption of AI means an increasing number of images we’re exposed to are now being created by these tools. CR examines the public scepticism around AI-generated imagery and what can be done to build trust
Why are brands apologising so much right now?
Brands are saying sorry at a more rapid rate than ever. CR’s advertising columnist Ben Kay delves into why sorry is no longer the hardest word and whether this is an effective strategy for winning audiences
How Guinness embraced social
By loosening its approach to advertising, and engaging with its audience directly, the drinks brand has transformed with the times and won a whole new set of fans
Tracing Banksy’s art history remixes
Kelly Grovier’s new book charts the artist’s persistent dialogue with classic and contemporary art
How Lego creates meaningful brand experiences
We speak to Lego’s VP of global brand development Alero Akuya about the brand’s rare ability to straddle the physical and virtual worlds with ease – whether through its immersive new art exhibition in Paris or collaborations with Epic Games and Nike
Matt Willey brings a human touch to Kaos titles
The Pentagram partner has created the titles for the acclaimed new Netflix show, which reimagines the Greek myths in a contemporary setting
A visual history of movie posters
A new book from Reel Art Press collates the first comprehensive history of film posters. We explore why they remain an underappreciated area of cultural design
The Leaders Issue is out now!
The Autumn 2024 issue of Creative Review looks at the brands and individuals who are pushing creativity forward on their way to the top
The Monthly Interview: Rob Lowe, aka Supermundane
Mark Sinclair talks to the artist and designer about his new book, Lost Ordinary Magic, and the importance of recognising the power of simplicity and the everyday wonders that surround us
Unravelling adland’s obsession with 90s nostalgia
We explore how the 90s, an era the UK looks favourably upon for its thriving culture, are continually inspiring a stagnated creative industry
Building the visual world of Fontaines DC
The band’s surreal new album visuals explore a darker, more grotesque side of romance. We speak to the creative team behind the campaign about challenging the visual tropes of rock music
Jessica Walsh ventures into the world of type
As the &Walsh founder launches her agency’s new offshoot Type of Feeling, she discusses why typography’s ability to evoke emotions makes it one of the most powerful tools at a brand’s disposal
Can neuroscience make you a better creative?
Kinda Studios is tapping into the emerging field of neuroaesthetics to help creatives and brands make more impactful work that benefits people’s wellbeing