New book reveals David Byrne’s foray into illustration (and dingbats)
The iconic musician and artist has published a book of his drawings and verse, alongside his musings on typographic nuances
The challenges and creative innovations behind Abba Voyage
We chat to VFX wizards ILM and director Baillie Walsh about making ‘Abbatars’ come to life, creating visual ‘short stories’ from Abba hits, and more
The surrealist charm of illustrator Nico Ito’s artworks
After switching from design to illustration during the pandemic, the Japanese artist’s otherworldly aesthetic has caught the attention of big name brands including Gucci and Nike
New KesselsKramer book focuses on a photogenic German Shepherd dog
The latest title in the In Almost Every Picture series centres on the tourist town of Baile Tusnad in Romania in the 1960s and 70s, and the imagery of local photographer George Nitescu
Inside the epic design challenge of the Elizabeth line
Over 30 years in the making, London’s new Elizabeth line is a herculean feat of engineering, architecture and, of course, design. We speak to TfL’s head of design, Jon Hunter, about how it will change the face of transport in London and beyond
A colourful rebrand for gardening charity RHS
Design Bridge has injected energy back into the historic charity, including illustrations that reflect the seasonal changes of the natural world
Apple doubles down on its data privacy offering in new ad
The spot is the latest from the tech brand which highlights how users of its iPhones can easily avoid their data being shared
Google Pixel ad sees unwanted elements from photos cast into the abyss
The magic eraser tool on the Google Pixel 6 smartphone allows users to effortlessly remove erroneous background objects and people. But where do they end up?
Exposure: Paul Guilmoth
Paul Guilmoth’s photography draws on their work as a carer for the elderly, but instead of producing documentary images, Guilmoth sees their work as an escape and an opportunity to build new worlds
London exhibition mines ephemera from Jarvis Cocker’s past
The musician explores the early roots of his creativity and shares photos and writings from his youth in the exhibition at the Gallery of Everything in London
Rumi Hara’s surrealist tales of sisterhood, hitchhiking and orgies
Away from her commercial commissions for clients like BuzzFeed, the New Yorker and Ogilvy & Mather, the New York-based, Japanese-born illustrator lets her imagination (and pens) run wild
Dn&co’s new branding for ARC emphasises its role in science
Real estate partner ARC groups scientific organisations together into ‘clusters’ – an idea at the heart of the new identity
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