Mubi’s Notebook magazine is a celebration of cinema in print
The streaming platform and production company is bringing arthouse and classic film alive on the printed page through generous design touches and unconventional features
Behind the scenes at the Royal Mint
The designers at the Royal Mint have recently made special edition coins to celebrate everything from the Platinum Jubilee to Pride to the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin. Hazel Davis talks to them about how they are made
A century after his birth, a new book examines Otl Aicher’s design legacy
Published by Prestel, the new book provides a detailed insight into the many ways Aicher influenced contemporary design practice and theory
Émile-Samory Fofana’s tribute to West African football fans
The artist’s photos made in the streets of Mali, Guinea and Senegal, along with a new installation celebrating bootleg football shirts, come together to tell an intricate story of global football fandom
The changing face of crypto
A more sophisticated approach to branding and marketing is bringing crypto to new audiences. But with a ‘crypto winter’ looming, should creatives be helping to legitimise what is still a highly volatile market?
TVNZ ad campaign offers a lesson in the perils of streaming
The hilarious campaign for the network’s newly created streaming brand TVNZ+ sees viewers end up in a fix after getting absorbed in shows
The specialist studios tackling sustainable goals
We talk to two dedicated studios directly addressing sustainability about why they were set up and whether competitiveness is counterintuitive in this space
Felix Richter on his journey through adland
Droga5 New York’s former CCO discusses moving both agencies and countries for his new role at Mother London, and the lessons he’s learned along the way
Penguin announces the winners of its 2022 Cover Design Awards
Previously known as the Student Design Award, the competition now invites anyone who is interested in becoming a designer the chance to reimagine the covers of famous books
Why social media loves chaos
Last month, a climate activist attacked the Mona Lisa with cake. The vandalism, which went viral, doesn’t tell us much about climate change, but it says a lot about the enduring appeal of chaos
Setting up a creative agency? Here’s some money advice
From upfront costs to whether it’s worth shelling out for a studio space, we chat to creative studios about the financial side of setting up shop
America’s least favourite fish gets a rebrand
The invasive Asian carp has been renamed the Copi, as Span Studio mounts a rebranding campaign to get people eating the fish – which is overrunning waterways in America’s Midwest
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