Working the web
Johanna Basford makes great use of social media, enabling her to share projects and get work, too
From the forest floor
The Lost in the Forest Institute is helping bridge the gap between design education and industry
Is it a bird, is it an intern?
Thinking of doing a placement? Well, Placement Man can help. Jonny Burch tracked him down
Visual Cult-Ure has its limitations
In his take on cultural theory, Rian Hughes exhibits an impressive grasp of some fascinating concepts, but the book doesn’t quite work
Opportunity knocks for the new new media
Far from being an afterthought, briefs for platforms like the iPad offer ad creatives a whole new range of possibilities
iPad magazines: where are we now?
Still in relative infancy, iPad magazine apps continue to develop apace. But who’s making the best use of the new medium?
Brodovitch at the ballet
The master art director’s photographs of a New York ballet are resurrected in a beautiful new book from Errata Editions
Web film finally finds its voice
While online films have come of age, social media campaigns still struggle to make an impact in digital advertising
Illustration styles: 1983–present
CIA has been representing commercial artists since 1983 and when Creative Review suggested that we create a chronology of imagery spanning the three decades, we had the perfect excuse to scour the groaning bookshelves and plan chests that surround us in Heddon Street.
Sci-fi classics in 3D
Vintage has republished a series of five science fiction classics, and what’s more they’re in 3D, with specs included. Read on to find out how you can win a complete set…
CR Graduate Guide 2011
Free with the June issue of CR, this year’s Graduate Guide looks at how to promote your work, use blogging and Twitter to get commissions, and make the best of a studio placement. We also talk to the Lost in the Forest Institute who applied their “learning by doing” approach to designing the Guide itself
Keep Footy Beautiful web film
Last week agency BETC London released this hard-hitting web film designed to address an increasing lack of respect shown to referees and other match officials in professional football.
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