Immy Humes’ new book examines the significance of lone women in photography
The Only Woman brings together images of single women in a sea of men, as a visual testament to the “long persistence and slow erosion of a man’s world”
Anagram creates a “light and springy” new brand for Aevi
The shapes of currency symbols informed the payment platform’s new visual identity, which includes a custom typeface with “monetary flourishes”
What’s the value of awards?
The design and advertising industry has a plethora of award schemes. Here we examine what part they play in the industry and in the success of creative businesses
H&M launches new brand H&M Move with Jane Fonda and JaQuel Knight
The inclusive fitness brand draws on Fonda’s days as a fitness guru to encourage everyone to get moving in H&M’s new gear
How Prehistoric Planet’s dinos were designed
Jellyfish Pictures spent a year working on concept art for the Apple TV show, designing beasts that go beyond the big, scary lizard stereotype
Tabasco unveils a spicy new visual identity
The beloved hot sauce has been given a unified look by New York agency Mrs&Mr, which draws on its distinctive bottle shape and diamond logo
Butcher Billy channels 1980s horror for his Stranger Things posters
The Brazilian illustrator drew on the pulpy imagery of Stephen King book covers and vintage posters for a set of season four teaser visuals for the show
Saatchi & Saatchi revives pregnant man to protest US anti-abortion rulings
The new artwork revives the agency’s iconic 1970 campaign with the face of anti-abortion US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito
Martin Wecke on why we’re approaching the metaverse all wrong
The Berlin-based designer and developer also suggests we might be seeing a return to MySpace-like styles and values in web design
Will Netflix spark a rebirth in great ads?
Netflix has recently announced that it will offer a lower-priced subscription featuring advertising. Here, Ben Kay explores what opportunities it might offer the ad industry
HP leans into the hybrid working debate in new ad
The tongue-in-cheek campaign sticks two fingers up at office-based working, while demonstrating the joys of the flexible life
A snapshot of humankind in Royal Ontario Museum ad
The museum’s new film takes viewers on a whistle-stop tour of the last 4.6 billion years on Earth through the eyes of an unborn child
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