Yelena Yemchuk’s ode to Odesa
The Ukrainian photographer’s new book brings together images of the “enchanted” city and its people between 2015 and 2019
Emma Raducanu talks about perfection in new Nike spot
The four-minute-long mini documentary sees the tennis star talk about the enormous highs she’s experienced and what might come next
Starface is the viral skincare brand normalising acne
We speak to the team behind Starface about how it is using creativity, collaborations and a killer TikTok strategy to become the skincare brand of choice for Gen Z
What role should photographers play at protests?
Jeremy Jeffs has spent years capturing a huge variety of protests, and he believes photographers are critical to documenting the changing state of democracy and holding power to account
Emily López’s digital artworks are an acid colour trip
The New York-based artist has transitioned from a career in advertising to illustration, creating weird and wonderful imagery that layers type and collage in a palette of eye-burningly bright hues
The return of Cannes Lions
Next week marks the first Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity since 2019. Our ad correspondent, Ben Kay, ponders what might be different this time around
A new photo book is capturing the beauty of birds
The latest publication from Hoxton Mini Press features an array of projects documenting modern-day birds around the world – ranging from wild parrots in Tokyo to prize pigeons in New York
Reinventing Interview mag for a new era
Speaking at magCulture Live in New York, Interview’s editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg and editorial & design director Richard Turley discussed how they are injecting a bit of fun back into the cult magazine
McDonald’s continues its minimalist mission in new print ads
The latest posters focus on the McDelivery service, and continue the bold, simple style that we’ve come to expect from the brand
The changing role of the ad agency CCO
ECD, CCO, CEO, COO: the ad industry is awash in three-letter jobs. But beyond the acronyms, what is the role of senior teams in shaping creative work and establishing agency culture today? BBH’s Alex Grieve and Helen Rhodes discuss
A new exhibition captures West Africa in a period of cultural transformation
Photographer Rachidi Bissiriou reveals a clash of cultures and a newfound freedom in his photographs of Benin from the 1970s and 80s
Anna Haifisch’s illustrations offer up a warped version of cute
Haifisch’s new Fantagraphics collection, Scahppi, explores “diplomacy within the vicissitudes of the animal kingdom” as well as art world power trips, ferrets, and big life decisions
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