Chelsea FC launches new visual identity and home kit campaign
Made in partnership with Uncommon Creative Studio, the launch unveils a new brand narrative – We Burn Blue – via an arresting visual campaign
Etsy’s latest campaign chooses humans over AI
Celebrating the skill and creativity of its makers, the e-commerce brand hopes to remind people of the more human side of its business
Brian Eno, different every time
Gary Hustwit’s new documentary film about the prolific producer, artist and thinker is programmed to generate alternative versions each time it’s shown. The director explains why this approach is the only reason Eno agreed to take part, and the possibilities of this technology for filmmakers
Channel 4’s Paralympics ad reflects changing attitudes to disability
The campaign film seeks to tackle well-intentioned but misguided perceptions of Paralympic athletes head on, while firmly moving away from the ‘superhuman’ narrative that the broadcaster helped pioneer
Shira Inbar on pushing the boundaries of editorial design
Ahead of her talk at MagCulture Live New York, we speak to the designer about her work on innovative magazine concepts for the likes of A24 and Mschf and how her multidisciplinary practice has evolved over the years
Winners of the Palm* Photo Prize 2024 announced
Photographer and filmmaker Lindsay Perryman took home the Judge’s Panel First Place with their evocative self-portrait image
Floating Points’ new video is a fluid exploration of lifeforms
Tokyo-based artist Akiko Nakayama has created ‘alive paintings’ for the producer’s forthcoming album, and will be joining him on tour to create improvisational visuals later this year
Why creatives need to understand business and tech
Leo Burnett Taiwan’s recent focus on mixing its creative departments with accounts, media and tech teams is resulting in more experimental projects and a better offering for clients
New ads highlight the positive role of migration in England Euros team
Created for the Migration Museum, the stark campaign aims to tackle anti-immigration sentiment in the UK, which was prominent in the recent general election campaign
The art of getting it done
Viewing a TV show about the painful process of making the classic film The Godfather, TBWA\London’s CCO Andy Jex sees a number of parallels with life in adland
Why we need to reduce the ‘noise’ in design
Principal’s Bryan-K Lamonde discusses the art of designing ‘less’ and how he’s implemented that approach across the studio’s projects
Finnish store Måll reveals retro branding
Chris Bolton’s designs for Måll, a new retail destination in Finland, reference its commitment to circularity
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