Modern Life’s visual identity puts a different spin on insurance
Featuring a set of charming illustrations by Vincent Mahé, XXIX’s branding for the life insurance brokerage feels markedly different from the industry norm
How advertising infiltrated the art world
A new exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art examines the ever blurring lines between advertising and art photography, and how the two worlds have influenced each other
Radio Cairo is a different kind of design collective
Drawing on influences from Cairo’s streets and genres, the design collective boasts typographers, illustrators, editorial designers and more — but just for one project
Ryvita goes full colour in new visual identity
As the crispbread brand approaches its 100th birthday, it is hoping to stand out in an increasingly saturated health food category
The Leaders Issue of Creative Review is out now!
Expectations are high for today’s creative leaders, who need to offer hope, joy, and a passionate vision to guide us through our changing times. Happily, there is plenty of all this on offer from the people we speak to for this issue
Why mixed media ads are having a moment
A growing number of campaign films are bringing together different animation studios with contrasting styles. We look at why this approach has found favour recently – and how it can be a great way of showcasing new talent
Unravelling the grocery delivery brand boom
There’s been a rapid rise in on-demand grocery delivery apps, complete with similarly snappy names and attention-grabbing branding. But can they compete with traditional supermarkets amid the cost of living crisis?
Branston Pickle marks 100 years with a tangy brand refresh
The pickle brand is seeing in the milestone with a new visual and verbal identity that toasts home comforts
Tom Gauld’s new book collects nearly two decades of literary cartoons
Revenge of the Librarians features 150 comic strips created by the award-winning Scottish illustrator, mocking everything from writer’s block to grammar pedants
Andrew Melchior on designing for the internet of things
Having worked with the likes of Björk, David Bowie and Massive Attack, Andrew Melchior recently joined The Mill as EVP, global director of experience. Here, he shares his thoughts on where tech will take us in future
The Girl Scouts’ rebrand cements its place as a “hopeful cultural force”
Collins has crafted a rainbow-tinted new visual identity for the 110-year-old organisation, designing branding that “looks girls in the eye”
Pierre Charpin’s new monograph encompasses 17 years of drawings
Featuring work that moves from the figurative to the abstract and beyond, Avec le dessin is a testament to the designer’s versatility – and the “primitive impulse” to draw
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