Aside from face masks and hand sanitising stations, one of the most visible elements of the ‘new normal’ is the wealth of Covid-related signage we’re now used to seeing on a daily basis. Signage and wayfinding have taken on new significance in our buildings and public spaces, as businesses of all kinds have been required to produce new warning notices...
Impossible Foods unveils a tasty series of ads
The plant-based food sector has undergone a dramatic transformation over the last few years, with a recent survey by Ipsos Mori and the Vegan Society finding that the number of vegans in the UK had quadrupled between 2014 and 2019 to 600,000. With increased demand for vegan products, a number of food brands have already been making their mark on...
Polly Irungu on creating Black Women Photographers
The platform Black Women Photographers was set up in 2020 to create a community that empowers Black women and non-binary photographers. Here Irungu discusses her motivations and the journey she’s been on The post Polly Irungu on creating Black Women Photographers appeared first on Creative Review....
Misan Harriman on photographing the human condition
The photographer rose to prominence with his protest coverage, celebrity portraits and poignant covers for British Vogue’s activism issue. He talks to CR about how his recent ascent has been a lifetime in the making The post Misan Harriman on photographing the human condition appeared first on Creative Review....
Misan Harriman on photographing the human condition
The photographer rose to prominence with his protest coverage, celebrity portraits and poignant covers for British Vogue’s activism issue. He talks to CR about how his recent ascent has been a lifetime in the making The post Misan Harriman on photographing the human condition appeared first on Creative Review....
Misan Harriman on photographing the human condition
The photographer rose to prominence with his protest coverage, celebrity portraits and poignant covers for British Vogue’s activism issue. He talks to CR about how his recent ascent has been a lifetime in the making The post Misan Harriman on photographing the human condition appeared first on Creative Review....
New film shows the stories of resilience behind the Refugee Olympic team
The Journey is a fictional story that illustrates some of the struggles a female refugee has overcome after being forced to flee her home to escape conflict. Without ever showing her face, the film depicts a story of resilience and hope which then turns into athletic success via the Refugee Olympic team. Created by agency Don’t Panic and directing collective...
Hulu launches revamped brand experience
As design plays an increasingly integral role in differentiating between the swathes of streaming services out there, US-only platform Hulu has unveiled a new branding, marketing and product experience that aims to unify all three under a concept known as One Hulu. The revamp has been a collaboration between brand and design consultancy DixonBaxi and Hulu’s relatively new in-house creative...
Chris Hoare documents allotment-goers in lockdown
Despite being in the works before the pandemic, Chris Hoare’s new photo book Growing Spaces takes on a new appeal in light of the past year, which has recalibrated our relationship with the outdoors and seen an uptick in interest in gardening. The Bristol-born photographer was originally commissioned to create the series by Bristol Photo Festival, and will be exhibiting...
When art collided with the American magazine
Senior curator Mason Klein explains how photography, graphic design and magazines transformed American visual culture from 1930 to 1960, ahead of a new exhibition at the Jewish Museum in New York The post When art collided with the American magazine appeared first on Creative Review....
Penguin’s Len Deighton covers are a twist on classic 60s book jackets
Deighton, who is perhaps best known for his 1962 novel The Ipcress File – which formed the basis for the 1965 film of the same name, starring Michael Caine – was himself a book jacket designer in the 50s. After studying at the RCA in London, he created several covers for Penguin, including for the original UK edition of Jack...
Otherway’s grocery-inspired Weezy branding is decidedly untechy
Weezy is still a relative newcomer to the world of food delivery, launched towards the end of 2020 with the promise of super-speedy food shops that arrive via electric moped, 15 minutes after they’re ordered through the app. Groceries are sourced from a mix of wholesalers and local independent businesses, including bakers and butchers, and delivered in plastic-free bags. Currently...






