The US is in the midst of an anti-Asian crisis, with hate crimes against Asian people increasing by over 70% last year according to the FBI. To help combat this worrying trend, agency Droga5 has teamed up with the Asian American Foundation and its Hope Against Hate community programmes on a pro bono campaign that addresses the question many Asian-Americans...
Doconomy’s creative approach to tackling climate change
The platform helps brands and consumers better understand the impact of the products they make and use. CR speaks to co-founder Johan Pihl about the ways in which fusing innovation and creativity has allowed it to flourish The post Doconomy’s creative approach to tackling climate change appeared first on Creative Review....
Art director vs copywriter?
The ad industry has long paired two creatives in the roles of art director and copywriter, but how do the positions divide up in the modern industry? The post Art director vs copywriter? appeared first on Creative Review....
Juliette Toma uses digital techniques to create her offbeat images
LA-based artist and illustrator Juliette Toma’s style combines a painterly approach with a stylised aesthetic. While she has a keen eye for details, she also tries to avoid things looking “too perfect”, using colour choices, character features and environments to bring an oddness to her works. “My work is a little quirky, bright, and can sometimes be humorous. I’m inspired...
Norwich City FC unveils crest update after 50 years
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....







