The Boxheads campaign marks the announcement of Bud Light as the official beer of the England men’s team, and is a playful take on the tradition of brands putting ambassadors on their packaging. W+K has taken this to a new extreme, by wrapping Bud Light boxes in blown-up images of players’ faces, including Jordan Pickford, Keiran Trippier and Kyle Walker....
The importance of maritime house flags in design history
Flag Waves is a new book showcasing the National Maritime Museum’s collection of flags used at sea. Author Sue Prichard talks about their place in design history The post The importance of maritime house flags in design history appeared first on Creative Review....
Good Reads: Insomniarghh is a dream-inducing zine for irregular sleepers
Struggling to get to sleep is never fun, but the anxiety surrounding our new normal has only made it harder to get a good night’s rest over the past year. Last August, a study from the University of Southampton showed that the number of people experiencing insomnia rose from one in six to one in four during the pandemic, with...
Jeanette Winterson’s words get a fresh look in new Vintage series
Born in Manchester and raised by her parents to be a missionary, over the last three decades Jeanette Winterson has established herself as one of the UK’s most celebrated authors. She has been published in 18 countries around the world, and has won numerous awards for her work over the years. Penguin imprint Vintage is looking to introduce Winterson’s words...
Guinness celebrates the reopening of UK pubs with a charming new ad
After a long time in lockdown, the UK is slowly beginning to emerge with the cautious reopening of hospitality, arts and other venues for socialising. Next week marks a big moment in the plan, as pubs and restaurants look set to host punters inside once more. Considering the weather in the UK of late, this will make a big difference...
How brands found their voices during the pandemic – and what comes next
The coronavirus pandemic has hastened an awareness that brands need to consider their tone of voice across all customer touchpoints. It’s a long overdue development, says Reed Words’ Samuel Pollen The post How brands found their voices during the pandemic – and what comes next appeared first on Creative Review....
Paul Graham on capturing Thatcher’s Britain
In the early 1980s, Paul Graham photographed dole offices across the UK. Originally self-published in 1985, he has worked with Mack to republish the series for a new audience, allowing the opportunity to consider the work from a modern perspective The post Paul Graham on capturing Thatcher’s Britain appeared first on Creative Review....
Paul Graham on capturing Thatcher’s Britain
In the early 1980s, Paul Graham photographed dole offices across the UK. Originally self-published in 1985, he has worked with Mack to republish the series for a new audience, allowing the opportunity to consider the work from a modern perspective The post Paul Graham on capturing Thatcher’s Britain appeared first on Creative Review....
How I Got Here: Alicia Cheng
Designer, author and now head of design at the Met, Alicia Cheng discusses a career spent in the cultural sphere – from setting up an all-women design collective to the thrill of moving people through an exhibition space The post How I Got Here: Alicia Cheng appeared first on Creative Review....
Illustrator Younsik Woo on sticking to a strict colour palette
Korean illustrator Younsik Woo’s passion for storytelling led her to specialising in animation at university, while also working on cartoons on the side. “I didn’t put too much in illustration at first. But there was a time when I couldn’t move forward with a story I was supposed to publish,” she tells CR. “I drew illustrations to relieve stress. Ironically...
Pinterest unveils an eccentric new brand identity
Brands seem to have a taste for collage at the moment, but the technique feels particularly well suited to Pinterest, which has embedded the art style in its new visual identity. The platform is used for finding inspiration, sharing imagery and creating digital mood boards, lending itself to the cut and paste aesthetic that underpins the new look. Led by...
Matter is the latest digital symbol set to become ubiquitous
One of the challenges facing both consumers and developers in the burgeoning Internet of Things market is confusion about whether, when you buy a new device, it will work successfully with your other products. To resolve this problem, over 180 companies working in the IoT space – including massive hitters such as Apple, Samsung, Google and Amazon – have come...