Graduates: we want to see your work!
Our annual showcase of the best graduate creative work is back for 2023. Send us your work by July 11 to be in with a chance of being featured in Creative Review
Melek Zertal on how comics have shaped her illustrations
The illustrator talks about her recent residency at Marie Claire France and how she works best when collaborating with people in different fields
Ok advertising, it’s time to let go of Nothing Beats a Londoner
Nike’s 2018 campaign is still lauded for its razor-sharp representation of Black British culture. But brands who continue to piggyback of its success are missing an opportunity to genuinely connect with communities, says Damola Oladapo
A new ad shows the school lunch experience for kids in poverty
Child Poverty Action Group’s campaign by Creature portrays a full lunchbox as a distant dream for children living in poverty
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The branding world has taken its time to abandon its trusty lorem ipsum in favour of embracing copywriting. But, says Ragged Edge’s Max Ottignon, it’s still figuring out what advertising learned 70 years ago
When a design team becomes the client
Having launched a drinks brand, Dave Palmer of agency Love reflects on the risks of starting your own brand and the empathy it’s helped him to develop for his clients
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What do the D&AD Awards reveal about the state of advertising today?
No D&AD Black Pencils were awarded in advertising this year. But rather than suggesting an industry in decline, Patricia McDonald, CSO at Dentsu Creative and Media Jury chair at D&AD, sees it as cause for celebration
Creativity Sucks! podcast asks what Gen Z really wants
In our latest edition of the CR podcast, guests including Mother’s Vairi MacLennan, Woo’s Stephen Mai, and the Digital Fairy’s Efemena Okogba discuss what makes Gen Z different
Transport for London introduces fresh new safety campaign
Created by VCCP and illustrator Andrew Hudson, the campaign features bold type and a Pop Art feel in a bid to stand out on London’s transport network
What adland can learn from 50 Cent
Stepping outside your cultural comfort zones can be a boon to your creativity says our ad correspondent Ben Kay, who has found himself surprisingly inspired by the teachings of the In da Club rapper
Annual Awards 2023
This year marks 20 years since we started our Annual Awards, and sees a record amount of Winners and Honourable Mentions. Click through to see all the winning work
2023 art and design degree show guide
We’ve created a guide to the UK undergraduate art and design showcases taking place this summer
Why startups need to take branding seriously
We speak to DesignStudio’s new startup focused venture 1.1 about the unique challenge of branding early-stage businesses, and why design is too often undervalued by investors
How Eurovision’s winning performance came to life
Sweden’s Loreen has made history as the first woman to win the Eurovision Song Contest twice. Here, we speak to the creative team behind the singer’s cinematic performance
Neville Brody reflects on the state of design
As the third volume in Neville Brody’s monograph series comes out after a 30-year gap, we talk to the designer about how tech has changed the industry, the impact on designers, and who’s responsible for the crisis in creative education
Eurotunnel Le Shuttle undergoes biggest rebrand in 30 years
Landor & Fitch has rebranded Eurotunnel Le Shuttle in a bid to appeal to a new generation of travellers and be seen as a low-carbon travel option
What does the rise of deinfluencing mean for brands?
‘Deinfluencing’ has quickly become the latest trend to grip social media. But brands and marketers should be wary of dismissing its longer-term impact, says Catch co-founder Nicole Green
The rise of abstract logos
Many brands are ditching their well trodden logos in favour of a more abstract approach. Here we unpack this trend and examine whether legibility should be a concern
The art of writing a brief
We look into why briefs are so imperative to get right, the difference between advertising and design briefs, and whether visuals have any place in them
Why branding will be vital in the AI race
Pentagram partner Jody Hudson-Powell discusses the visual language that is emerging around AI, and the importance of brand when it comes to building trust in the rapidly developing technology
Creativity Sucks! returns for a new series
Creative Review’s podcast is back and on a mission to tackle the most thorny questions facing creatives and brands today. In this episode we look at whether rebrands are worth the money
Fanta unveils bubbly global branding
Illustrations and typography enhance the soft drink’s first global brand identity, which aims to bring consistency to its designs around the world
Creative Inspiration
Images and ideas to feed your imagination
Advice for Creatives
Expert tips on how to navigate a creative career
Creative Insights
Analysis of creative projects and trends
Creativity Sucks!
CR’s podcast on life in the creative industries
Nature and cosmetics inspire Sowvital’s branding
Drawing on lifestyle aesthetics and plant motifs, Sowvital’s new identity is both aspirational and down-to-earth
Channel 4’s cascading idents reflect Britain’s multitudes
The broadcaster has revealed a new set of looping channel idents envisioned by 17 different creators, with each scene connected by the 4 logo
How to create timeless sonic branding
We speak to composer and sound designer Dave Connolly about creating the sonic identities for brands like Huel and Premier League, why the best sonic branding is self-referential, and what composers for brands can learn from Succession
Love is messy, says new ad campaign for Kruger Products
The Canadian paper brand – which manufactures everything from tissues to paper towels – has launched a new ad that demonstrates how love and romance can get a bit sloppy
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As Manchester City celebrates its historic treble win, David Simpson of agency, Music, discusses learnings from a relationship which has lasted through City’s journey from the second best team in Manchester to the world’s most valuable football club
A new book recounts the invention and evolution of computers
The Computer lays out, in glorious detail, the last 300 years of technological progress, and the figures and groups behind it
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The new publication series lifts the lid on six colours through enlightening essays, original photography, and historic artworks – beginning with a deep dive into all things blue
The Kinshasa collective turning rubbish into costumes
Colin Delfosse photographed the group of artists exposing the extent of the city’s waste problem through wearable pieces of trash
The future of pitching: Britain’s Got Advertising
We Are Pi’s Rick Chant has the answer to two of adland’s greatest gripes – pitches and boring ads – and it comes in the form of unmissable TV
Charting the explosion of illustrated journalism
A new book traces the rise of press graphics from the early 19th century over a 100-year period. We hear from author Alexander Roob about what led to this golden age of illustrated media, and why it’s still relevant today
What Whopper? Chicken reigns supreme in Burger King’s retro ad
A new ad campaign by BBH concedes that, in the UK, Burger King isn’t necessarily Home of the Whopper
Design Council refreshes its Design for Planet logo
Inspired by a design from the Design Council Archives, the logo is a more climate conscious iteration and hopes to better encompass the council’s mission
In-House Agency Leaders Club
Why in-house agencies’ ambitions are growing
To achieve their goal of being seen as lead agencies, in-house creative agencies need to fill gaps in strategy, planning and process
TikTok
Why creativity and performance go hand in hand
Entertainment builds brand awareness, but according to TikTok it’s also a vital ingredient in performance marketing.
Falmouth University
Fulfil your creative potential through online study
Don’t let your location or work commitments hold you back: advances in remote learning have made even practice-based courses like Fine Art much more accessible.
Figma
Why non-designers must understand design better
Appreciation of the design process should permeate an entire organisation, not just its in-house creative team
Depositphotos
Depositphotos names seven powerful concepts driving creative trends in 2023
Via its latest visual trends report, Depositphotos predicts an emphasis on wellness, joy and magic this year
Meta
How the metaverse could transform brand engagement
Early adopters in fashion and entertainment are blazing a trail, but how could brands in other sectors embrace the potential of the metaverse?
Meta
Unlock more immersive brand experiences in the metaverse
Brands must dream big to push the limits of experience design in the metaverse.
In partnership with Adobe
Speed is of the essence for video production success
Don’t waste time shuttling drives around: get the edge on the competition by shooting straight into the cloud.
ART.art
Digitisation is the future of artistic authenticity
Context is king in the art world, and digital twinning is an exciting new way for artists to establish provenance and boost the value of their creations.
Peerspace
Get the most from any shoot location
Once you’ve found the ideal location for your campaign shoot, be sure to make the best of every corner of it
Figma
Why businesses should be led by designers
At an executive level, design thinking can transform an organisation from the inside – and this kind of cultural shift may prove vital for many brands’ survival
TikTok
How brands can be authentic on TikTok
Insider advice from Burberry, Rimmel and Duolingo to thrive in TikTok’s world of democratised creativity
ART.art
Build your personal brand online
A strong digital presence is increasingly vital for any successful artist – and it starts with the right name
Peerspace
Source the perfect shoot location
Insights and advice to give your next campaign shoot the wow factor
UAL Awarding Body
Provocative questions to inspire the next generation
A simple prompt can be all it takes to overcome creative block and provoke a new way of thinking
Playbook
Discover the joy of being organised as a creative
The creative process may be messy by nature, but these three rules will help even the most unorganised creative keep everything in its right place – so you can reduce stress and be more productive
