We all thought that the world would be back to some sort of normality in 2021 – even if was the ‘new normal’ – but as we now know all too well, it’s been a difficult ride. This is reflected in the advertising that brands created, much of which tackled the challenges presented by the pandemic head on, often with...
Eight advertising projects awarded Grand Prix in Epica Awards 2021
Eight Grand Prix awards across seven categories were handed out in this year’s ceremony, which was held virtually last week. Two of these were in Film, with Riff Raff’s striking Festive campaign for Burberry – one of the standout ads released last Christmas – picking up one, while Danish agency &Co/NoA was also awarded for its unusual approach to road...
Zeitgeist: Donavon Smallwood
A project conceived during the Covid-19 lockdown in New York led photographer Donavon Smallwood to explore themes of home, nature and civil rights The post Zeitgeist: Donavon Smallwood appeared first on Creative Review....
Building the visual world of Adele
Following the release of Adele’s latest album, creative director and long-time collaborator Phil Lee discusses what it’s like to help create a brand for one of the world’s biggest artists The post Building the visual world of Adele appeared first on Creative Review....
The best film posters of the year 2021
Well it’s been another strange year for film marketing, a mix of uncertainty about when/if films would be released and the increasing dominance of streaming sites making the most of this opportunity to fill the void. Nevertheless, chaos hasn’t stifled the incredible creativity that studios are calling upon to champion their product, with a fantastic variety of illustrative approaches that...
Annie Atkins curates Christmas at Guinness Storehouse
Annie Atkins has been enlisted for a Guinness Storehouse takeover in Dublin, overseeing the seasonal decor throughout the seven floors of the ever popular tourist attraction showcasing the brewery’s history. The Dublin-based graphic designer – known in particular for her work designing props and materials for film and TV, namely her collaborations with Wes Anderson – created decorations and designs...
Zeitgeist: Eric Hart Jr
Enjoying a meteoric rise in the industry while still at college, Eric Hart Jr is discovering the power that photography has for self-discovery The post Zeitgeist: Eric Hart Jr appeared first on Creative Review....
Zeitgeist: Thalía Gochez
Mexican-Salvadorian imagemaker Thalía Gochez talks about growing up as a child of immigrants, how photography came out of her love of styling, and why being a good person can make you a better photographer The post Zeitgeist: Thalía Gochez appeared first on Creative Review....
Red Cross ad asks supporters to react in dollars rather than emojis
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked in Afghanistan for 30 years, and remains operational across the country during the current crisis, together with its partner the Afghan Red Crescent Society. For its latest campaign, the team conducted data analysis of social media reactions during July-September, such as the emojis and hashtags that have been used in...
Red Cross ad asks supporters to react in dollars rather than emojis
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked in Afghanistan for 30 years, and remains operational across the country during the current crisis, together with its partner the Afghan Red Crescent Society. For its latest campaign, the team conducted data analysis of social media reactions during July-September, such as the emojis and hashtags that have been used in...
Pantone’s 2022 Colour of the Year is periwinkle
Pantone’s Colour of the Year has been running since 1999, and over the years we’ve seen a vast array of shades – including Living Coral, Rose Quartz and Serenity, Radiant Orchid and, for some reason, grey and yellow for 2021. This year, the organisation has announced Very Peri as its prediction for the year ahead – describing it as “a...
Pantone’s 2022 Colour of the Year is periwinkle
Pantone’s Colour of the Year has been running since 1999, and over the years we’ve seen a vast array of shades – including Living Coral, Rose Quartz and Serenity, Radiant Orchid and, for some reason, grey and yellow for 2021. This year, the organisation has announced Very Peri as its prediction for the year ahead – describing it as “a...






