Should Burger King’s new campaign be banned?
The fast food brand’s latest ad, which features real images of new mothers tucking into Whoppers, has proved very divisive with audiences. We delve into why it’s causing such a fuss
Exposure: Kirk Lisaj
The Canadian photographer’s work is rooted in the queer nightlife scene in Toronto, from club nights to its ballroom culture, but he is now branching out into other arenas
How Lester Beall’s colourful posters electrified America
A new exhibition is showcasing one of the few homegrown Modernist graphic designers in America, whose eye-catching posters were crucial to the work of the Rural Electric Administration
Independent’s new monogram flexes across its updated identity
Having gone from a beloved art fair for industry figures to an all-round arts organisation, Independent is on the rise – and it has an exciting new identity by Team to match
Burger King celebrates the post-birth meal
Titled Bundles of Joy, the new campaign from ad agency BBH London sees real mums enjoying a post-birth Whopper
Sad Night Dynamite on their controversial album campaign
The duo’s debut album campaign has rubbed the internet up the wrong way, partly for its use of AI. We talk to bandmate Josh Greacen and collaborator AI Sam about what it’s been like at the eye of the storm
What do young creatives want from their leaders?
We ask those establishing themselves in the ad and design industry what leaders are getting right, where there are gaps, and what their focus should be
Mozilla reintroduces itself with a new identity
The community-led software organisation hopes to cement itself as a reliable and accessible voice in tech
Brian Cox tackles mental health in the workplace for new ASICS campaign
Ahead of World Mental Health Day, ASICS tasked the Succession star with delivering a defiantly anti-Logan Roy message on the importance of regular desk breaks
A new book delves inside Joe Lycett’s Art Hole
The creative industries’ favourite comedian is back with a hefty tome that reveals the elaborate stories behind his portraits of everyone from Harry Styles to Liz Truss
How Loop got people to care about ear protection
The earplugs ‘designed to be seen’ have completely reshaped the category by combining innovation with creativity. Rob Weston, VP of marketing at Loop, tells us how they did it
Telstra launches charming new brand campaign
The Australian telecoms company has used a mix of engaging animation and beautifully crafted OOH ads to introduce its new ‘Wherever we go’ messaging
Creative Review’s Annual Awards 2025 are officially open for entries
One of the most respected and trusted awards for the advertising and design industries are back for 2025. Run, don’t walk to get your entries in before the Early Bird Deadline on 25 October
How to scale your design business
Growth is a dream for many businesses, but it comes with challenges. Daisy Crowder, brand and marketing director at design recruitment agency Craft, offers advice on how to navigate the change and keep staff on side
Cultivating community with Ganni
The Danish luxury fashion label has spearheaded the characterful evolution of Scandi style. Here, chief brand officer Priya Matadeen discusses its approach to collabs, the pressures of being a responsible brand, and how Ganni Girls grew from a hashtag to a badge of belonging
Why are brands apologising so much right now?
Brands are saying sorry at a more rapid rate than ever. CR’s advertising columnist Ben Kay delves into why sorry is no longer the hardest word and whether this is an effective strategy for winning audiences
How Guinness embraced social
By loosening its approach to advertising, and engaging with its audience directly, the drinks brand has transformed with the times and won a whole new set of fans
Tracing Banksy’s art history remixes
Kelly Grovier’s new book charts the artist’s persistent dialogue with classic and contemporary art
How Lego creates meaningful brand experiences
We speak to Lego’s VP of global brand development Alero Akuya about the brand’s rare ability to straddle the physical and virtual worlds with ease – whether through its immersive new art exhibition in Paris or collaborations with Epic Games and Nike
Matt Willey brings a human touch to Kaos titles
The Pentagram partner has created the titles for the acclaimed new Netflix show, which reimagines the Greek myths in a contemporary setting
A visual history of movie posters
A new book from Reel Art Press collates the first comprehensive history of film posters. We explore why they remain an underappreciated area of cultural design
The Monthly Interview: Rob Lowe, aka Supermundane
Mark Sinclair talks to the artist and designer about his new book, Lost Ordinary Magic, and the importance of recognising the power of simplicity and the everyday wonders that surround us
Unravelling adland’s obsession with 90s nostalgia
We explore how the 90s, an era the UK looks favourably upon for its thriving culture, are continually inspiring a stagnated creative industry
Building the visual world of Fontaines DC
The band’s surreal new album visuals explore a darker, more grotesque side of romance. We speak to the creative team behind the campaign about challenging the visual tropes of rock music