Critique
Critique (established 1999) is the regular Eye column by Rick Poynor.
Postcards from the edge
The ‘unpatriotic’ Sphere caught US designers at the worst moment. Critique by Rick Poynor
Vanishing point
A slender idea is inflated to attention-grabbing proportions. Critique by Rick Poynor
A symbol returns to its true colours
After 40 years of use and abuse, Alberto Korda’s picture of Che retains its symbolic power and presence.…
You can judge a cover by its book
Has Penguin lost its touch? Though its original identity came from pairing strong images with a shrewd…
The future is ours to see
BBH’s Barnardo’s campaign communicates with a force rarely seen in charity advertising. Critique by Rick…
Empire of spin
An ‘official’ website tries to get to grips with contemporary culture. Critique by Rick Poynor
Invasion of the issue-snatchers
A disturbing 'campaign' by a clothing manufacturer blurs the line between editorial and advertising.…
Anti-advertising shows its teeth
The media became squeamish when confronted with a gory anti-burger ad. Who are they trying to protect?…
Erotic portfolio or ‘artcore’ porn?
While pornography invades the mainstream, a glossy magazine treats sexual imagery with unashamed…