Google Seed Studio: Little Signals project
Google Seed Studio and Map Project Office designed this speculative project which explores new ways of engaging with technology. It is a Winner in the In-house Design category
Government of Tuvalu: The First Digital Nation campaign
Created by The Monkeys as a way to help Tuvalu’s Minister Simon Kofe deliver a wake-up call to world leaders at Cop27, this campaign is a Winner in the Craft and Technical Innovation category, and also won an Honourable Mention in PR
Channel 4: Derry Girls campaign
4creative’s campaign for Channel 4’s Derry Girls tapped into the 90s nostalgia trend. It is a Winner in the Art Direction category and also gained an Honourable Mention as an Integrated Campaign
BBC: Hey Duggee The Welcome Badge PR campaign
As a way to help displaced Ukrainian children feel at home in the UK, Mother partnered with Ukrainian animation studio Animagrad to create a special episode of Hey Duggee for the BBC. It is a winner in the PR category
Tesco: Voice of the Checkout social campaign
BBH’s campaign saw Tesco burst onto the TikTok scene as a way for the supermarket to grow its number of younger Clubcard users. It is a winner in the Social category
British Airways: A British Original integrated campaign
British Airways’ campaign saw Uncommon Creative Studio create 500 individual print, digital and outdoor executions, along with 32 short films. It is a winner in the Integrated Campaigns and Print categories and also received an Honourable Mention in Direct Marketing
adidas: No More Red integrated campaign
No More Red is a long-term initiative for young Londoners by Arsenal FC and adidas. Launched by Iris in response to 2021’s knife crime statistics it is a winner in Integrated Campaigns and an honourable mention in the PR category
Apple: The Greatest commercial
Apple launched its campaign The Greatest in November 2022 to coincide with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. It is a Winner in Commercials
The Creative Review Annual 2022
Welcome to the Creative Review Annual awards, celebrating creativity across design, advertising, digital, film and more. See all the Winners here
The untold graphic design history of rave era membership cards
Acid house flyers and posters have had their time in the sun, now new book Members Only celebrates the intricate designs of rave club membership cards and passes
The tension between art and commerce in Nigel Shafran’s work
After bringing a down-to-earth ethos to fashion imagery in the 80s and 90s, the photographer withdrew from the arena in which he had made his name. Now, a new book sees Shafran reflect on the relationship between his commercial and personal work
Artist Shiraz Bayjoo illustrates new edition of Treasure Island
The release is the latest in the Familiars series by independent publisher Four Corners Books, where artists provide fresh interpretations of classic novels
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