Co-op launches new brand platform with stop motion ad
The artfully stripped back campaign film also debuts the supermarket’s refreshed brand identity developed by SomeOne
Life as a creative freelancer in 2024
In a volatile market, freelancing offers both opportunities and challenges. We talk to three creatives about how they are finding it out there right now
Nathan’s Famous gets a tasty new look
The brand’s legendary hot dog mascot Frankie has been reimagined as part of its new brand platform, 100% Beef, 100% New York, led by adam&eveDDB
Remote working: a new day for agency culture
As many agencies struggle with hybrid working – or have abandoned it altogether – Mørning’s Lily Fletcher puts out a rallying cry for more radical solutions to the question of how we work
Nike transforms Centre Pompidou into a sporting canvas for Paris 2024
Sport and art collide in Nike’s new exhibition at the iconic museum, which happened to provide the design inspiration for the brand’s original Air Max 1 trainer almost 40 years ago
Sarson’s turns up the tang with new Dip & Drizzle range
Created by Robot Food, the visual identity and accompanying campaign for the new product launch feature a bright colour palette and close-up foodie shots
Rachel Gogel on the rise of fractional leadership
The independent design executive discusses what she’s learned about building creative teams, the increasing prevalence of fractional creative leadership, and why it signals a broader shift away from traditional ways of working
Corbin Shaw highlights the hypocrisy of subsidised fine dining for MPs
The artist has teamed up with North Paddington Foodbank in Westminster on a campaign that urges policymakers to tackle the UK’s food poverty crisis
Ikigai and the question of personal purpose
While brands have been obsessed with purpose in recent years, we have overlooked personal purpose, which can lead to a far more enriching working life, says creative coach Richard Holman
Are creators the new creatives?
CR looks into the increase in agencies and brands opting to work with creators in their campaigns, and examines the value they can bring, plus whether they present a threat to the traditional agency model
Are specialisms dead?
And does it matter if they are? We ask a range of creatives about whether the industry is oversaturated with generalists, why this might seem to be the case, and what is lost and gained
From smileys to stickers: LogoLounge launches its 2024 trend report
LogoLounge returns with another of its highly anticipated annual reports, while observing that logos are taking a back seat within wider visual identities
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