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
Perou and Peter & Paul reinvent the show poster for Kafka’s Metamorphosis
An animated poster has been created as part of the launch for Frantic Assembly’s production of Kafka’s Metamorphosis, adapted by Lemn Sissay
The lesser-seen side of 1960s psychedelia’s creative culture
A new book titled Wheels of Light examines the light shows that made gigs and clubs in the first summer(s) of love all the more trippy, and all the more beautiful
Why brand experiences need to hit us in the feels
Experiential is back with a vengeance, but it’s contending with much higher expectations and a lot less patience. Giant Spoon’s Trevor Guthrie and Love’s Russell Ashdown chat to CR about building more memorable and emotional experiences for brands
Rebranding the performing arts
Ballet companies, orchestras and theatre organisations are refreshing their image to welcome new audiences. We look at how designers are tackling this task without alienating existing followers
JeeYoung Lee on building fantasy origami worlds
The South Korean artist and designer is bringing her aesthetically pleasing installations to London’s Now Gallery in a new commission called Maiden Voyage
University of Manchester Jodrell Bank: First Light Pavilion installation
Category: Installations & Exhibitions; Entrant: Casson Mann
The creative opportunities of the metaverse
Everyone is talking about the metaverse, but what opportunities does it really hold for creatives and designers? John Cassy of immersive content studio Factory 42 offers some advice on how to get involved
Introducing Unboxed: A festival of creativity for the UK
Headed up by chief creative officer Martin Green, Unboxed will showcase free events, installations and digital experiences right across the nation next year
Inside the French Dispatch
Wes Anderson’s star-studded film follows the dramas that unravel in a fictional French city, told from the perspective of expat journalists. We look at how graphic design and illustration brought the movie to life
How OnJam adapted live performances for the pandemic
As part of a new series where we speak to creative businesses founded during the pandemic, OnJam co-founder Emily Ingram talks about starting a business with a stranger, combining skillsets, and how to survive in the long term
Leading Shakespeare into the digital forest
In the wake of a new virtual and digital interpretation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by the RSC and Marshmallow Laser Feast, director Robin McNicholas discusses the challenges of recreating theatre magic in a game engine and the immersive future that awaits us all
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
