Young Fathers’ new music video harnesses the power of the elements
In the video for the group’s new single, I Saw, director David Uzochukwu explores the rituals and rhythms connected to fire, earth and water
Wellcome Collection’s new show explores the cultural history of sight
In Plain Sight looks at the different ways we see and are seen, featuring historic artefacts, archival photos of eyewear fashion and a VR installation that illustrates the process of sight loss
Why brand experiences need to hit us in the feels
Experiential is back with a vengeance, but it’s contending with much higher expectations and a lot less patience. Giant Spoon’s Trevor Guthrie and Love’s Russell Ashdown chat to CR about building more memorable and emotional experiences for brands
Celebrating the fantastical theatre of Polish design and illustration
A new exhibition of married couple and artistic collaborators Andrzej Klimowski and Danusia Schejbal showcases their distinctive work across book covers, film posters, and more
Exposure: Heather Sten
New York-based photographer Heather Sten’s work draws on nature and empathy, whether she is photographing cultural icons, advertising campaigns, or her own family
Human After All brands Greenpeace’s new “energy democracy” initiative
Common Power hopes to bring about an energy revolution, and it launches with a invigorating visual identity that embraces the visual language of activism
Guille Carmona’s vibrant illustrations are a queer fever dream
The London-based illustrator explores gender fluidity and the theatrics of gym bro culture through his gloriously kitsch characters
A history of queer design
Queer design is most commonly associated with the rainbow flag, but LGBTQ_ history takes in numerous icons and design symbols, each with their own fascinating stories
Are the creative industries ageist?
The topic for the latest episode of Creativity Sucks!, CR’s new podcast series, is ageism. We invite three industry experts from across design, advertising and marketing to offer their views
Jack Lueders-Booth’s new photo book shows a forgotten side of Boston
The Orange Line tells a story of gentrification and displacement through portraits of the community that lived and worked along Boston’s busiest railway route during the 1980s
How games are changing our understanding of war
A new exhibition at London’s Imperial War Museum explores the relationship between video games and violence, uncovering how game designers are offering new perspectives on the history of conflict
Saatchi & Saatchi releases a dynamic visual identity for the NBA
Typographically-focused and motion-led, the identity reflects the unbridled energy found on basketball courts all around the 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