Design & sustainability: pt3
Knowing the story of what we buy, from raw material to rubbish dump, might make us more responsible consumers, says Anna Gerber in the last of her sustainability series
Can advertising help to turn India green?
As Indians become increasingly consumerist, the country’s advertising industry has a vital role to play.
D&AD works out
Designer Julia Fenby reports from one of D&AD’s Workout
programmes, geared to creative professional development
Welcome to the Spring experience
Tucked away in the unassuming back-streets of London’s Kentish Town lies Spring Studios, a sprawling space spread over 45,000 square feet which contains a number of photographicstudios, a design studio, retouching company, bar and restaurant, and an art gallery.
The rise & fall & rise again of attik
Few creative companies have experienced such extreme highs and lows as attik. It’s some story
TheYouTube dilemma
YouTube provides a steady stream of inspiration to ad creatives, but it leaves directors vulnerable and agencies open to rip-off claims
68, 72, 84, 2012?
Will designers remember London’s Olympics as fondly as they do those of Mexico, Munich and LA? Not without an improved tendering process and a creative director, says Mark Sinclair
Milton Glaser, artist
Rick Poynor welcomes a new book of drawings by Milton Glaser that reveal the designer’s technical skills as an artist
Time to adopt a new creative uniform?
If, God forbid, you find yourself in Soho, on a weekday, without a job, can I suggest you pay a visit to Westminster Public Library?
Colophon 2009: A new seriousness
Making the most of print is key if magazines want to see off the recession. James Pallister reports from Colophon 2009.
Design guidelines
Bland statements of intent can do designers more harm than good, says Craig Oldham. It’s vital that we stick to our beliefs
Karlsson Wilker
They’ve got the New York Studio and the cool clients, but the life of Karlsson Wilker is considerably less glamorous than it might appear
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