Animation – Creative Review

Justyna Green tackles one of life’s big questions in new short film

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:27:22 +0000

Justyna Green’s new animation has three main stars: Womb, Sausage and the Period Poo Genie. The latter appears as an unexpected fairy godmother that grants wishes but also prompts the film’s protagonists to discuss the challenging topic of parenthood. While this line up of characters gives the film an edge of bizarre comedy, Green deftly uses them to address a serious topic. “At its core…

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A new book opens the door to Hayao Miyazaki’s imagination

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 06:13:46 +0000

It’s hard to think of a filmmaker alive today as universally admired as Hayao Miyazaki. For more than four decades, the legendary Japanese animator has been enchanting audiences all over the world with his visually dazzling, morally complex flights of fancy. Now, the Studio Ghibli co-founder’s life’s work has been distilled into a gorgeous coffee table book, aptly titled The Worlds of Hayao…

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Gradwatch 2025: Toby Revell, University of the West of England

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:02:29 +0000

While London is often seen as the epicentre of the arts in the UK, cities and towns outside have forged their own distinct identity. Bristol is a city that’s been shaped by independent culture and a sense of rebellion. This has seeped into the work of the University of the West of England’s graduates too, and for graphic designer Toby Revell, an anti-mainstream stance can be found through his…

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Gradwatch 2025: Siyi Chen, University of the Creative Arts

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 06:04:08 +0000

It was at university that Siyi Chen found a sense of purpose in design, of sharing intangible Chinese cultural heritage with international audiences. During her first year she began diving into Piet Mondrian’s work. The study ignited a “lightbulb moment” for the graduate, who began formulating her own visual code, taking inspiration from Mondrian’s use of geometry and colour.

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Gradwatch 2025: Miles Buckle, Central Saint Martins

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:12:11 +0000

Miles Buckle studied Graphic Communication Design at Central Saint Martins in London and upon entering his course, he assumed he’d be trained in “quite typical graphic design practices (typography, branding, etc)”. It was 3D animation and video game design, however, that Buckle was drawn to and his course encouraged him to centre his work around his interests. Now, Buckle describes himself as an…

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Gradwatch is back – and we want to see your work!

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:29:13 +0000

Every summer, our digital showcase Gradwatch celebrates the most exciting new art and design graduates. As we prepare for Gradwatch 2025, we’re looking for creatives to spotlight as part of this year’s edition. We’ll be looking through as many art and design degree shows as we can, but the best way to make sure we see your work is by sending it to us directly. We’re inviting anyone who is…

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Chu-Chieh Lee’s ever-evolving animation practice

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 06:23:20 +0000

Can AI get local stories?

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:02:56 +0000

The Monthly Interview: Liza Enebeis

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:15:25 +0000

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New environmental film celebrates analogue animation

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 06:19:09 +0000

To mark World Environment Day 2025, London-based creative duo Tom Wrigglesworth and Matt Robinson have released a charming short film that cleverly uses nature as the basis of the animation. This is partly to draw attention to the threats to the UK’s environment – namely, the damage to the waterways caused by sewage pollution among other factors. In 2024, 2,487…

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Birmingham Design Festival returns with a playful focus for 2025

Mon, 12 May 2025 06:06:03 +0000

Founded in 2017 by designers Daniel Alcorn and Luke Tonge, Birmingham Design Festival has built a reputation for bringing international design voices to the West Midlands while keeping accessibility and community at its core. Now in its seventh year, the festival alternates between a larger, city-wide format and a more focused conference model. This June sees the return of the latter…

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Why character design is a brand’s secret weapon

Wed, 07 May 2025 05:40:47 +0000