Mod girl, London, 1976. All images courtesy Drago Publishing Recognisable faces and countercultural movements appear alongside one another in the monograph, which has been released by Drago Publishing. As well as the likes of Debbie Harrie, Boy George and Slick Rick, Beckman has selected images of BLM protesters, Dior models and Camden punks – all shot over the course of...
Shelter ad highlights the challenges faced by the homeless at Christmas
While many Christmas ads this year have been focused on the opportunity for family and friends to come together again after the restrictions that were in place in 2020, this film from homelessness and housing charity Shelter paints a different picture. Centred on the relationship between a mother and her teenage daughter, it initially seems to tell a fairly typical...
The CDP guide to making great ads
Peter Levelle, director and former head of TV production at the storied Collett Dickenson Pearce, shares the ad agency’s gospel – including handling difficult clients, keeping creatives happy, and adopting a punishingly scrupulous approach to ideas The post The CDP guide to making great ads appeared first on Creative Review....
How I Work: Gabriella Marcella, founder of Risotto Studio
The founder of Risotto Studio, the Glasgow print shop devoted to the glories of printing and paper, talks about the bustling art scene in the city, the beauty of keeping things small, and her house style The post How I Work: Gabriella Marcella, founder of Risotto Studio appeared first on Creative Review....
A new campaign uses travel posters to tackle anti-Asian hate crime
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....








