Exposure: Myriam Boulos
The Lebanon-based photographer offers an intimate portrait of recent events in Beirut, taking in protests, trauma, as well as sexual fantasies
How to sell your agency
The ad agency Creature London was recently acquired by Dutch group Candid. Here, CEO Dan Cullen-Shute gives a frank, funny and insightful account of what the team at the agency learned during the process
What constitutes success?
We are hardwired to seek success in our careers, but what does it actually look like, and by what measure do you define it in your work?
Caterina Bianchini on why it pays to stay nimble
Caterina Bianchini launched Studio Nari two years ago with a determination to bring more art into graphic design and to treat her teams with respect
Nice and Serious rebrands zero waste supermarket Good Club as Dizzie
The agency was tasked with capturing the pleasure and potential of reusable packaging and refillable groceries for a mainstream audience
Ikea Norway promises to buy back unwanted furniture from customers
Pushing back against throwaway culture, the retailer’s Life Collection 2022 campaign by Try commits to finding new homes for its abandoned products – even in the saddest of circumstances
When is the right time to rebrand?
One of the toughest questions for everyone responsible for ‘the brand’, deciding when to rebrand is a delicate balancing act, says Coley Porter Bell ECD James Ramsden
Molly Hawkins on building musical worlds
Creative director to one of the world’s biggest pop stars, Harry Styles, Molly Hawkins’ career has been forged out of building human connections, taking risks, and a commitment to the creative process
Photofusion’s new show reveals the forgotten residents of a Norfolk town
Featuring images shot by Jim A Mortram, the Small Town Inertia exhibition is a poignant reminder of the hardship Britain currently faces
New branding for Gyroscope hopes to make crypto less daunting
Human After All has created the visual identity for the self-described “all-weather” cryptotocurrency, which is intended to withstand the volatile nature of the market
Behind the scenes of Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared
As the cult online series airs on Channel 4, two of its creators discuss how they did it, which puppets are the worst to work with, and using “innate dread” as inspiration
Why Creativity Matters: How to build a successful in-house team
The second talk in our free virtual event series tackles the subject of in-house creative teams, and features speakers from Polestar, Lego and Oatly
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 Leaders Issue is out now!
The Autumn 2024 issue of Creative Review looks at the brands and individuals who are pushing creativity forward on their way to the top
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
Jessica Walsh ventures into the world of type
As the &Walsh founder launches her agency’s new offshoot Type of Feeling, she discusses why typography’s ability to evoke emotions makes it one of the most powerful tools at a brand’s disposal
Can neuroscience make you a better creative?
Kinda Studios is tapping into the emerging field of neuroaesthetics to help creatives and brands make more impactful work that benefits people’s wellbeing