Examining Virgil Abloh’s legacy
Following the opening of Figures of Speech, a retrospective of Virgil Abloh’s work at the Brooklyn Museum, curator and collaborator Antwaun Sargent talks about Abloh’s wide-ranging influence on culture
New Droga5 Amazon campaign celebrates books’ “invisible magic”
That Reading Feeling Awaits uses a variety of animation and illustration styles to denote the imaginative worlds that reading can transport people to
Cuckoo rebrands to usher in a new era of broadband
Studio Output has overhauled the two-year-old company’s visual identity, introducing colourful, ‘feel-good’ branding that’s miles away from the standard broadband fare
Designing for our obsession with sleep
From bed-in-a-box businesses to CBD supplements, the sleep wellness market has exploded in recent years. We explore how creativity is setting brands apart
Are drinks brands taking minimalism too far?
With San Pellegrino and Lilt embracing stripped back looks, we discuss what’s going on in drinks branding, the dangers of minimalism, and how brands including Full Circle Brew Co and Sprite are getting it right
Pei-Hsin Cho’s detailed, deeply personal practice
The illustrator and animator’s ethereal pieces are an avenue to talk about emotions that can’t always be put into words
Nooci’s identity subverts expectations of traditional Chinese medicine
The brand enlisted the help of creative agency Smakk to bridge the gap between today’s growing cohort of health supplements and the ancient form of alternative medicine
Brands & Creativity
In this special report we look at eight brands that are leading the way with creativity and design, and examine the trends that are important for brands right now
Inside the Beano brain
While it remains a hugely successful weekly children’s comic, via its insights consultancy and content studio, the Beano brand is now also a valuable bellwether on the tastes of Gen A
Gérard DuBois takes top prize at the 2022 V&A Illustration Awards
The jury commended the artist for his atmospheric portrayal of Cormac McCarthy’s The Road, naming him Illustrator of the Year
Trippy new Panda Bear and Sonic Boom video subverts well-worn MTV tropes
Psychedelic, innovative and utterly compelling, James Siewert’s 3D animation for the Spacemen 3 and Animal Collective founders’ Go On is a welcome addition to the ‘pinball music video’ canon
Peerspace
Source the perfect shoot location
Insights and advice to give your next campaign shoot the wow factor
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