The signage is designed to “capture the spirit of play and bring a little bit of joy to the neighbourhood,” according to Fieldwork Facility founder Robin Howie. Howie says the wayfinding project is designed to echo the net zero pledges of the new London development – which is being led by Barnet Council and UK developer Argent Related, and is...
BBC Three marks its return to our screens with a wacky set of idents
It’s been six years since BBC Three became a digital only channel. In that time, it has made its mark with standout series including Fleabag, Normal People and Killing Eve, to name just a few. Now, it is returning our screens as it relaunches as a fully-fledged TV channel this month. To mark the occasion, BBC Creative and Superunion have...
Toiletpaper is back with a seductively surreal lifestyle range
“Toiletpaper began ten years ago with Pierpaolo’s and my desire for a place where we could give space to our ideas and intuitions, freeing ourselves from the rules of the worlds we come from,” says Toiletpaper co-founder Maurizio Cattelan. The Milan-based magazine initially became known for its refreshingly unconventional photography, but its approach to imagemaking has since infiltrated everything from...
Specsavers launches in Canada with witty new campaign
Created by The Agency, the in-house creative team at Specsavers, the brand’s first ad for the Canadian market sees its deadpan wit exported overseas, though with a new look and feel. The spot, which is directed by Matt Piedmont – known for his work on Saturday Night Live – features a retro 70s vibe complete with a ‘sexy’ voiceover, which...
Exposure: Estelle Hanania
Art director Gem Fletcher profiles the work of photographer Estelle Hanania, who has worked with clients including Gucci, Dior and Vogue, as well as producing personal work that examines creative outsiders and unexpected heroes The post Exposure: Estelle Hanania appeared first on Creative Review....
Studio Nari designs spine-tingling festival identity for Otherlands
A new arts and music festival is heading to Perth in Scotland this summer, taking place at Scone Palace – a historic building once known as a crowning-place for the King of Scots. The inaugural festival has been brought to life over the course of three years by Studio Nari, which worked on the visual identity and naming of the...
A fresh look for Philadelphia’s Rail Park
Since 2016, the Rail Park has been revitalising three miles of unused rail lines into a public space for the residents of Philadelphia. The first phase of the park opened to the public in 2018, with work still ongoing to bring the rest of the development to life. Smith & Diction has been working on the Rail Park’s branding since...
A fresh look for Philadelphia’s Rail Park
Since 2016, the Rail Park has been revitalising three miles of unused rail lines into a public space for the residents of Philadelphia. The first phase of the park opened to the public in 2018, with work still ongoing to bring the rest of the development to life. Smith & Diction has been working on the Rail Park’s branding since...
Hospitality business Huch embraces “relaxed luxury” in its branding
The studio was briefed to name and brand Huch, which will offer a collection of cabins in the Australian countryside, all intended to reconnect visitors with nature and offer “relaxed luxury in the wilderness”. Each space is designed to offer the comfort of a hotel room, but without creating a negative impact on the environment – something Christopher Doyle &...
Sarah Boris on the joy of being your own boss
Graphic designer and artist Sarah Boris has always charted her own course through the creative industries, from starting out in-house rather than at a studio, to setting up her own practice in 2015. She discusses what she’s learned along the way The post Sarah Boris on the joy of being your own boss appeared first on Creative Review....
On Brief: gal–dem × Katy Wang
Moya Lothian-Mclean Founded to counter the ingrained bias found in the UK media industry, gal–dem gives a much-needed platform to stories from people of colour and marginalised genders, who are otherwise underrepresented by traditional outlets. “The biggest shifts politically, socially, environmentally and culturally tend to be felt the hardest by the most marginalised,” reflects Mariel Richards, gal–dem’s CEO. “If we...
On Brief: gal–dem × Katy Wang
Moya Lothian-Mclean Founded to counter the ingrained bias found in the UK media industry, gal–dem gives a much-needed platform to stories from people of colour and marginalised genders, who are otherwise underrepresented by traditional outlets. “The biggest shifts politically, socially, environmentally and culturally tend to be felt the hardest by the most marginalised,” reflects Mariel Richards, gal–dem’s CEO. “If we...