Why typography still packs a punch when it comes to protest
San Francisco exhibition Strikethrough: Typographic Messages of Protest aims to “chart a typographic chant of resistance” through mixing the histories of dissent and graphic design
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Provocative questions to inspire the next generation
A simple prompt can be all it takes to overcome creative block and provoke a new way of thinking
Hornbach has built a sneaker-shaped swimming pool in Berlin
Every sneakerhead’s dreams were realised as ad agency Heimat helped supersize a pair of much-loved kicks for a fashion event hosted in the city – using materials found in Hornbach stores
Superette: A fresh take on cannabis retail
With its exuberant visual language and store designs, Canadian retail brand Superette is making its mark on the budding legal cannabis industry. Co-founder Drummond Munro explains how design has helped to shake things up
From Africa showcases some of the continent’s best design work
A new book pays homage to Africa’s flourishing creative scene, celebrating its multifaceted approach to design and the ways practitioners are balancing tradition and modernity
How brands can navigate a hybrid future
As new and exciting opportunities emerge in the digital space, brands need to connect the various worlds we live in more than ever. The only way to do this is to think in human terms, not transactional ones
How Dickies straddles work and play
As the American workwear brand marks its 100th anniversary, we speak to global CMO Sarah Crockett about how Dickies balances different customer bases
Penguin Classics’ new Marvel Collection marks its first foray into comics
The legendary works of Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, Jack Kirby and various other Marvel creators are finally taking their place on the publisher’s long list of literary giants
Everton unveils new brand identity
The football club’s new design system takes the area’s iconic landmark, Prince Rupert’s Tower, beyond the city’s borders as it eyes up a global fanbase
How Chilly’s is evolving into a lifestyle brand
The elegant design of Chilly’s has led the way in the reusable bottles sector. While its growth has been organic so far, it is now using new marketing techniques to expand
Illustrators reflect on the earth and environment for Vintage’s new collection
Artists were given free rein to respond to a set of eight eco-focused novels, exploring the different perspectives they offer on our connection with the world around us
How New Balance went from dad shoe to cool
New Balance lifestyle marketing director Tom Henshaw explains how the sportswear maker embraced its dad shoe status to become one of the hottest brands of the moment
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