How to use animation to tackle taboo subjects
We speak to the brands and creative teams using animation to explore difficult and taboo subjects in the world of health and look at the impact it can have
What is studio culture and why does it matter?
DesignStudio’s Elise Santangelo-Rous balances her role as ECD with a responsibility for improving and adapting its creative culture. She tells CR why that’s so important, and how people’s expectations are changing how the business works
New photo book captures the diversity of 1980s New York
Over three decades after they were taken, Tria Giovan shares her photographs of the Lower East Side, one of the city’s most unique neighbourhoods
Trifle Studio challenges the notion of who can be a designer
Director Ella Ritchie and studio manager Tom Dorkin talk about their work helping creatives with learning disabilities break down barriers
New Heinz print campaign highlights ‘ketchup fraud’
Created by Rethink, the posters feature illicit-looking shots of restaurant staff filling Heinz bottles with cheaper ketchup
Pepsi reveals new branding that nods to its past
The soft drinks brand has announced a new visual identity ahead of its 125th anniversary later this year
A look at Milton Glaser’s impact during the 60s and 70s
A new book by Monacelli focuses on just two decades of Glaser’s long career. Here, editor Steven Heller talks about the process of curating someone else’s creative output
Ben Tousley on a design career in music
After spending two decades dreaming up record sleeves, the New York-based designer reflects on the changing state of the music industry, and why it needs a visual roadmap now more than ever
Pentagram creates identity for cannabis brand Ben’s Best Blnz
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen has launched a cannabis brand designed by Pentagram’s Eddie Opara. We speak to them about what the brand stands for
BBC Bitesize campaign shows how misinformation is harming students
With a quirky set of shorts, the learning platform is warning students not to use unverified user-generated content when revising
A new book traces the work of iconic production designer Ken Adam
The Ken Adam Archive explores the late designer’s illustrious career, taking readers on a journey from his first film in 1948 to his last in 1987
Wang & Söderström on the possibilities of digital
The Copenhagen-based duo discuss their continued exploration of digital technologies and their relationship with the natural world
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