A runaway ticket is the star of the National Lottery’s latest ad
An entire village of people join a madcap chase in adam&eveDDB’s new TV ad, which celebrates the unfettered joy of winning
Ewen Spencer shoots a sticky campaign for Diesel
The prolific photographer, known for his compelling images of subcultures and nightlife, is behind the brand’s club-ready campaign
Cannes Lions 2022 Grand Prix winners round up (and a few reflections)
The first Cannes Lions festival since 2019 has drawn to a close. Want to find out who won the Grand Prix awards this year? Well you’ve come to the right place
Are creative budgets really shrinking?
In the face of rising inflation and an increasingly dicey economy, it’s little surprise that client budgets are one of the creative industry’s biggest gripes. But what’s really going on?
NB Studio designs Royal Mail’s Pride stamp series
With illustrations by Essex-based queer artist Sofie Birkin, the designs were brought to life by animation studio Animade
Zora J Murff’s series asks how much we control our own image
In his project American Mother, American Father, the US-based artist and educator looks at the degree to which identity is made or predetermined
Brutal but cinematic documentation of the NYPD homicide division
Theo Wenner’s new book Homicide, published by Rizzoli, draws together images shot over two years of going behind the scenes with the Brookyln-based detectives
The big money questions: a guide for new creatives
Pay rises, day rates, dilemmas about prioritising money or creative opportunities – young creatives have a lot to get their heads around. We asked OMSE founder James Kape, copywriter Ellen Ling and the Talent Business partner Anna Green for advice
Kelly Anna brings the Lionesses’ Euro 2022 campaign to life
The illustrator has created a joyful artwork and accompanying sticker pack for the England women’s team ahead of the hotly anticipated tournament this summer
CALM launches major new suicide prevention campaign
The campaign, which features an installation of smiling portraits in London, aims to raise awareness around suicide and explain that “suicidal doesn’t always look suicidal”
The LTA’s new campaign puts a flashy spin on tennis
The Lawn Tennis Association’s summer campaign upends the classic image of British tennis as it goes in search of new audiences
Graduates, we want to see your work!
We’re taking submissions for our showcase of the best graduate creative work of 2022. Send us your work by July 11 to be in with a chance of being featured on Creative Review
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 Leaders Issue is out now!
The Autumn 2024 issue of Creative Review looks at the brands and individuals who are pushing creativity forward on their way to the top
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
Jessica Walsh ventures into the world of type
As the &Walsh founder launches her agency’s new offshoot Type of Feeling, she discusses why typography’s ability to evoke emotions makes it one of the most powerful tools at a brand’s disposal
Can neuroscience make you a better creative?
Kinda Studios is tapping into the emerging field of neuroaesthetics to help creatives and brands make more impactful work that benefits people’s wellbeing