Norwich City FC has unveiled an updated crest created by SomeOne to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the previous design, which was originally hand drawn by architect Andrew Anderson after winning a competition. Interestingly, the nuts and bolts of the crest – a lion, castle and canary perched on top of a ball – remain part of the new...
Domenic Lippa’s refreshing identity for Canadian brewery 2Dads
The aptly named 2Dads brewery was founded by two fathers, Will Sorrell and Greg Iredale, with the intention of brewing high quality and easily accessible craft beers. Based out of British Columbia, the duo’s first beer is a zesty and refreshing Citra Pale Ale, which is stocked in independent liquor stores in the local area. The intention with 2Dads’ branding...
Matt Willey gives the Paris Review a minimalist makeover
The Paris Review has cycled through many styles over the years – more on that here – and been home to artwork by everyone from Keith Haring and David Hockney to Leanne Shapton and Chip Kidd. This latest redesign adopts a far more minimal approach than its previous incarnation, replacing the magazine’s former serif masthead and side strip. Klim Type’s...
Exposure: Agnieszka Sosnowska
In this edition of Exposure, Gem Fletcher profiles Agnieszka Sosnowska, a Polish-born American who is now based in Iceland, and her photography – which embodies a primal desire to understand our place in the world The post Exposure: Agnieszka Sosnowska appeared first on Creative Review....
First judges for the CR Annual 2022 awards announced!
Now in its 19th year, the Creative Review Annual celebrates the best in creative thinking. One of the most respected and trusted awards in the commercial arts, it serves to demonstrate the vital role that design and creativity plays for business in driving innovation and growth. Each year it showcases the best work of the year from Advertising, Design, Digital,...
The cultural influence of Spike Lee
The acclaimed filmmaker has dipped his toe into advertising, teaching and even brand-building during his four-decade career. As he releases his first monograph, we look at how he became a pop culture icon The post The cultural influence of Spike Lee appeared first on Creative Review....
Jason and Ivan Reitman team up to direct charming Apple holiday ad
Apple’s holiday ad Saving Simon is a simple tale of a young girl’s quest to keep a snowman alive, in the face of a belligerent brother and changing seasons. Her parents look on with stoic calm as she forms a close bond with her frosty friend, and in turn carries the audience along with her. The film is the latest...
Seven ages of a creative: Michael Wolff
Designer Michael Wolff has played a considerable role in shaping our understanding of modern branding. Here, he reflects on why good relationships and trust are crucial in design The post Seven ages of a creative: Michael Wolff appeared first on Creative Review....
New Bonobo track Otomo gets frenetic music video
Roller skater Harrison Peterkin is the star of the music video for Otomo, Bonobo’s new single with producer O’Flynn, which is directed by Dave Bullivant. The track’s introduction and choral bridge offer moments of respite in the visuals as Peterkin glides around serenely. However, the tension soon builds back up through his expressive movement on roller skates, eventually culminating in...
Ollie Macdonald Oulds’ art reflects the hum of everyday life
“My brothers and I were allowed to draw on one wall in our childhood home. I think that really encouraged us to have a crack, and validated the purpose. I can also recall being about five years old and pointing out corrections to my mum’s Batman she was drawing for me,” says Ollie Macdonald Oulds, “insisting that his eyes needed...
Jay Cover illustrates the weird and wonderful brand world of Woset
Selling everything from wooden building blocks to explorer helmets (a creative interpretation of a bucket hat), Woset is all about creating a world of imaginative items for children. The brainchild of husband and wife duo Brad and Jenna Holdgrafer, the brand creates products that aim to spark storytelling, enable open play and have multiple uses. The founders and art directors...
Seven ages of a creative: April Greiman
Transmedia artist April Greiman blazed a trail in computers when everyone else was convinced they would kill design. She explains why she’s always looking forward The post Seven ages of a creative: April Greiman appeared first on Creative Review....








