Webcomics are flourishing – and they have plenty to teach us about what the internet finds funny. We talk to artists Alex Norris (
@dorrismccomics
),
@SarahCAndersen
and Reza Farazmand of
@PDLComics
to find out more
.
@liamwong
's cyberpunk photos of nocturnal Tokyo: these images reflect an unusual and compelling vision of Japan’s capital, while also containing intriguing visual links to his former career as a games designer
America in lists:
@JaredLeto
on Thirty Seconds to Mars’ new album art. We found out during the interview that he went to art school and studied graphic design before becoming an actor
As a celebration of all of the finest creative work, not to mention those who create and commission it, The Annual 2020 is Creative Review’s showcase of last year’s best work, across advertising, design, digital, gaming and more
It's Creative Review's 40th birthday! To celebrate, we talk to some of the creatives that have made the magazine what it is today, and profile four creative heroes who we believe are shaping culture now, including our cover designer
@AnnieAtkins
Creating the weird and wonderful world of Good Omens:
@neilhimself
’s TV adaption of the apocalyptic novel boasts of delightfully kitsch visual effects. We speak to VFX studio
@MilkVFX
about bringing them to life
Lacoste replaces crocodile logo with endangered animals for limited edition range. The Save Our Species project marks the first time that a Lacoste product has been released without the crocodile logo since it first came into use, 85 years ago
This year a sheep became an unexpected viral sensation. CR meets the man behind the ram, Adam Koszary, to discuss how the
@TheMERL
became this year’s biggest social media hit
As cult Twitter account
@sovietvisuals
is reimagined in book form, we speak to founder Varia Bortsova about her enduring infatuation with collecting remnants of life from behind the Iron Curtain
Jeff Bridges is turning his lens back towards the set: the Oscar-winning actor's new photo book reveals behind-the-scenes moments from True Grit, Iron Man and more
Ben Coyle-Larner – better known by his musical moniker
@LoyleCarner
– is branching out from rapping to directing with his brother Ryan. Here, the duo discuss their mission to tell stories with humanity at their heart
In a slightly weird but hilarious campaign, last week
@Pornhub
announced a channel dedicated entirely to bee porn. The porn site hopes to raise awareness about the depleting number of bees, and why bees are importance for the environment.
Following his witty work for Aviation Gin, actor
@VancityReynolds
is also showing ad agencies how to do it in a set of new spots for Mint Mobile, which he owns
Belted Survivors focuses on the real-life stories of men who have survived crashes thanks to their seatbelts. This is a new road safety campaign from the NZ Transport Agency and
@clemengerBBDO
Ahead of the release of his forthcoming book of
@newscientist
cartoons, illustrator
@tomgauld
talks to us about his creative process, and why he gets a kick out of the science community
Advertising copy is often seen as a dying art; with D&AD even binning its Writing for Advertising award this year. Yet, as Brooklyn-based ad creative Malia Bence points out, in reality it is more vital to brands than ever
Welcome to The Annual 2019: Alongside a panel of industry experts we have picked the best and brightest creative work of the past year, from design to digital, advertising to installations. Thank you judges and congratulations to all the winners! Dive into the winning work below.
Here We Are, the illustrated bestseller from
@OliverJeffers
has been reimagined for the screen in a 30-minute film created by
@STUDIOAKA
. We talk to director Philip Hunt about the making of the film, and the challenges of adapting a popular picture book
After five years at
@NYTmag
,
@MrMattWilley
is leaving to become a Partner at
@pentagram
. Here we talk to him about the childhood experiences and jobs that led to him landing one of the most coveted jobs in design
Eleanor Macnair began recreating famous photographs in Play-Doh on a whim in 2014. Four years later her work is being exhibited all over the world. As a new show opens in Germany, we talk to her about her “strange journey”.
.
@MagnumIceCream
has taken in an unexpectedly elegant and stylish route in its new advertising campaign, which stands out in a sea of mediocre billboard advertising
Artist and long-time Radiohead collaborator
@StanleyDonwood
has left his “depressing flyposters” behind, taking uplifting new artworks to the streets in ten cities across the UK
"The creative industries are now worth more to the UK than oil and gas, life sciences, aviation and the car industry combined. There’s nothing soft or superfluous about this sector, it’s not a ‘nice to have’" -
@johnkampfner
When Wipeout landed in 1995, it blew away the competition with its mix of futuristic gameplay, banging techno and crisp graphics – courtesy of
@disinfoTDR
. Here, we delve into the story behind the game’s visual identity with founder
@ianTDR
All this month we're looking to the future. What will the creative industry look like in the years to come? How will our way of working change? What can we expect from tech, storytelling, design, film and other creative disciplines?
Formula 1 unveils a brand new identity today following the
#AbuDhabiGP
. We talk to
@W2Optimism
’s Richard Turley about the new logo and suite of typefaces that look to the heritage of the sport while aiming to drive it forward
@F1
#Unleash2018
#F1
Created by illustrator Holly Warburton in her trademark painterly style, No Song Without You by electronic music duo
@hellohonne
tells the story of a monster who is uncertain of its place in the world, and a friendly ghost who endeavours to show it the way
McDonald's instantly recognisable French fries are showing the way in its new ads.
@TBWA_PARIS
has created the minimalist, pop-coloured poster campaign, which directs hungry motorists to get their nearest McDonald’s fix
French illustrator
@malikafavre
on her breakthrough moment.
Her pared-back illustrations have inspired countless copycats and appeared on many a magazine and book cover. Here, she remembers the naughty bunnies that started it all
Created by
@WKLondon
and directed by 32,
@sainsburys
' series of home video-inspired films celebrate everything from dad’s annual gravy song to gran’s Boxing Day mega turkey sandwiches