Nate Milton on animation as therapy
The animation director talks to us about “exorcising demons” through his creative practice, and why it’s important to not put his most personal experiences up for sale
The rise of motion in design
The use of motion design and animation in brand identities has reached an all-time high. Here, CR looks into what can be achieved by adding movement to projects and what the limitations can be
New WWF animation highlights the dangers of fossil fuels
Released to coincide with COP28, the film uses innovative stop motion techniques to deliver its urgent message
Arsenal and adidas bring Ian Wright’s club memories to life in clothing
The former Arsenal forward has inspired an illustrated three-piece collection designed around his club days, as well as a characterful animated film sharing some pearls of wisdom
Illustrator Maria Chimishkyan on having a fluid practice
Chimishkyan talks to CR about how the industry is becoming “genre-less”, and how her overlapping interests in illustration, design and animation make her a stronger creative
Claymation artist Will Child animates three of Tim Key’s poems
As part of the promotion for Key’s new anthology Chapters, the Bristol-based animator brings three of the poet’s works to life in his charming, distinctive style
Nadiia Pliamko exhibits her 3D dreamworlds in a new show
The Ukrainian artist draws on everything from Soviet iconography to the natural world to create her complex 3D scenes
The Breast Cancer Alphabet highlights 26 symptoms of the disease
Created for Breast Cancer Awareness month in the Netherlands, the campaign aims to highlight what to look out for and the importance of early diagnosis
Young V&A’s debut exhibition delves into Japan’s cultural heritage
From historical woodblock prints to modern gaming technology, the museum’s new show traces Japan’s creativity and imagination across the ages
Annual Awards 2024 are open for entries
Back for their 21st year, Creative Review’s awards celebrate the very best in advertising, design and much more
New ad uses animation to explain the impact of Alzheimer’s
Featuring a voiceover by Olivia Colman, the Alzheimer’s Research UK ad offers a twist on the ‘happy ever after’ fairy tale
New animation for sports brand On turns triathletes into Vikings
Directed by Future Power Station (aka Yibi Hu), the Manga-style spot sees 2022 Ironman World Champion Gustav Iden and Olympic Champion Kristian Blummenfelt take part in an epic battle
All Deya: meet the artist behind the best beer brand going
As craft beer brand Deya turns ten, we talk to Thom Hobson, the artist behind the distinctive look of the young brewery that does things differently
Less jargon, more joy: The new rules of B2B voice
In business, the bottom line is everything. But behind every business is a human – and you need to know how to talk to them, says Reed Words’ Orlaith Wood
CR’s guide to the 2025 UK degree shows
Find out details for the undergraduate art and design showcases taking place this summer around the UK
Is women’s sport at a creative tipping point?
As the cultural momentum around women’s sport reaches fever pitch, we explore how brands are embracing diverse new audiences and challenging the conventions of sports marketing