Why brands need to embrace loss
Brands need to frame the changes required for a sustainable future in positive terms, in order to bring everyone from audiences to CEOs with them, says Alex Bee of creative agency Space Doctors
Bumble reveals new campaign and key changes to its app
The dating app is launching its new design and features with a campaign that addresses the exhausting admin involved in finding a match
Are brands taking disability representation seriously?
Despite all the talk of progress on inclusivity and a series of high-profile campaigns, people with disabilities – who make up the biggest minority group in the world – remain chronically underrepresented in advertising
Why accessible gaming is about more than games
We hear from RNIB’s Lorna Forbes and gaming critic and consultant Laura Dale about how the industry is rethinking its approach to making games playable for everyone, and why communication is key – even if it means admitting failures
Audio Erotica traces the evolution of hi-fi brochures
Advancements in audio technology and shifting trends in graphic design come together in this extensively researched book
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
Matty Matheson’s new branding embraces the basics
The chef, TV personality and The Bear actor has launched a line of pantry staples that lovingly references classic food packaging design
How Hay built a cult home brand
Mette and Rolf Hay have spent the last two decades elevating everyday objects. Here, the husband-and-wife founders discuss how Hay continually pushes boundaries while sticking to its democratic design values
Leo Burnett Taiwan tackles stigma around organ donation
In Taiwan, tradition and grief are stopping essential organ donations from being carried out, but with the assistance of a new personalised ‘voiceprint’, organ donors now have a greater chance of their final wishes being respected
Mapping out the future
From NASA apps to city planning, Sam Hashemi has a track record of transforming dated systems and esoteric processes with design. His latest target is map-making, which he’s bringing into the modern age with a collaborative tool called Felt
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
The Future Issue of Creative Review is out now!
The Spring 2024 issue of the magazine dives headfirst into the technologies shaping creativity and culture, as well as how brands and agencies can manage handling the past while readying themselves for the future
Chelsea FC launches new visual identity and home kit campaign
Made in partnership with Uncommon Creative Studio, the launch unveils a new brand narrative – We Burn Blue – via an arresting visual campaign
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
Why we need to reduce the ‘noise’ in design
Principal’s Bryan-K Lamonde discusses the art of designing ‘less’ and how he’s implemented that approach across the studio’s projects
What does sport’s shifting geopolitics mean for brands?
As the East ploughs billions into everything from golf tours to football leagues, we examine how brands in the West are grappling with a global sports industry in flux
Political punchlines: how this year’s general election ads measure up
With the public going to the polls on Thursday to vote in the UK’s first general election since 2019, we examine how the campaign messaging has played out
Why brand unity is critical in times of upheaval
In this year of elections, we can expect seismic business changes, mergers and acquisitions. Brand expression is essential during these shifts, and the role of the chief designer officer should not be overlooked, says Wolff Olins’ Wayne Deakin
D&AD launches platform to demystify industry jargon
The free tool, devised by FCB London creative team Amy Bland and Sacha Burke, allows people to learn from and contribute to an ad industry dictionary
Why AI is the kick up the arse copywriters need
If ChatGPT and co are coming for our jobs, creativity is the only thing that will protect us, says Reed Words creative director Orlaith Wood
The Monthly Interview: Kathy Ryan
After almost four decades at the New York Times Magazine, Kathy Ryan recently stepped down from her role as director of photography. But as CR discovers, she’s far from ready for retirement
Annual Awards 2024
Dive into our showcase of the best advertising, design, craft and effectiveness of the past year