Tom Emmerson on going against the grain
Whether shooting music videos, directing commercials, or eyeing up a career in feature films, the director is determined to make work that challenges mediocre creativity
Aidan Zamiri on cutting through to culture
Guided by a ‘Tumblr mindset’, the Glaswegian photographer and director has taken the tangle of modern life and channelled it into his work
Introducing the winners of the UK Music Video Awards 2023
Breakthrough artist Mette took home three awards for her debut promo Mama’s Eyes, including video of the year, while Aube Perrie was named best director
Andrew Dosunmu’s monograph displays his artistic instincts
The filmmaker and photographer’s first book, Monograph, reveals his eye for colour and compelling portraits, and includes an insightful conversation with Arthur Jafa
Annual Awards 2024 are open for entries
Back for their 21st year, Creative Review’s awards celebrate the very best in advertising, design and much more
The Daniels effect
As one half of director duo Daniels, Daniel Kwan has created everything from cult music videos to the Oscar-winning Everything Everywhere All at Once. He discusses the highs and lows of his creative journey
Inside James Blake’s transcendent album visuals
James Blake’s latest LP, Playing Robots into Heaven, sees him step out of the shadows and into the foreground. We hear from one of his newly installed creative directors, Jamie Adair of Crowns & Owls, about how the album creative reflects this juncture in Blake’s career
Danaé Gosset on why making music videos is empowering
The director talks about her mixed-media approach to animation and why creating music videos provides endless possibilities for creativity
Using AI to transform DJ set visuals
CR speaks to Boiler Room art director Joshua Wiley and motion designer and artist Hayden Martin about their ongoing collaboration that uses neural networks and Boiler Room’s extensive image archive
Ed Banger Records: A Visual Odyssey
Founded by former Daft Punk manager Pedro Winter in 2003, the legendary French record label is this year celebrating two decades of electronic music at its finest. Its visual identity tells a fascinating story of its own
Why brands are hijacking the music video
As everyone from Google to Yorkshire Tea releases their own music videos, we explore whether it’s just another marketing fad or if the format could help more brands resonate in pop culture
An oral history of Praise You by Fatboy Slim
We speak to Norman Cook (aka Fatboy Slim) and music video commissioner John Hassay about why Spike Jonze’s lo-fi, chaos-filled video for Praise You has gone down in legend
Irene Suosalo on the joys of the creative journey
The video artist and illustrator is driven by her creative process, which combines new and old techniques. Here, she talks about the importance of working with other creatives
Andy Vella creates textural designs for The Cure’s new book
The band’s longstanding collaborator has produced layered illustrations and a deluxe edition for the new biography, which takes the form of an encyclopedia
Creativity Sucks! podcast looks at how to be a great creative leader
The latest episode of Creative Review’s podcast looks at how to nurture creative teams, with advice from Richard Holman, Rani Patel, and Sarah Watson
John Lewis’ Christmas ad introduces a new star – and a new era
The retailer’s highly anticipated Christmas spot celebrates reconfiguring traditions as it unveils its own evolution with its first campaign from Saatchi & Saatchi
How Sonos is reflecting our listening habits
We look at how a creative approach to marketing is helping Sonos tap into the emotional power of sound, plus how the brand is bringing spatial audio to the masses
Why AI should be a musical force for good
If used in collaboration with creators, and with an ethical mindset, AI can open up a world of musical opportunities for brands. Here Roscoe Williamson offers some practical advice for best practice
The irreverence of Sports Banger immortalised in print
A new book by the fashion house’s founder, Jonny Banger, celebrates ten years of its unique brand of socially conscious satire
Inside Wolff Olins’ new branding
For designers, taking on the branding of their own company is a complicated task. Here, Wayne Deakin, global creative principal at Wolff Olins, explains how they addressed the challenge
New podcast episode: How ad agencies are changing with the times
This episode of Creativity Sucks! looks at how advertising agencies are adapting to offer something new to clients and creatives alike
How to make digital design more sustainable
At this year’s Design for Planet Festival, speakers from Hey Low and OPX Studio shared practical advice on creating low-impact websites; the added benefits of designing this way; and how to sell it to clients
Annual Awards 2024 are open for entries
Back for their 21st year, Creative Review’s awards celebrate the very best in advertising, design and much more
Inside Deliveroo’s new visual identity
We hear from Deliveroo’s in-house agency about how they created a new identity fit for a global brand, and why its existing logo and teal colour weren’t up for discussion
Soren Iverson’s satirical take on product design
The designer tweaks features on well-known apps as part of a daily side project, from previewing your Hinge date in AR to nepotism disclosures on LinkedIn. He talks to us about gaining traction on social media and what it’s brought to his design practice
Using AI to transform DJ set visuals
CR speaks to Boiler Room art director Joshua Wiley and motion designer and artist Hayden Martin about their ongoing collaboration that uses neural networks and Boiler Room’s extensive image archive
