Henry Scholfield on making music videos worthy of hit artists
The director behind videos for Stormzy, Billie Eilish, Rosalía, and now Ed Sheeran, talks the importance of the edit, thinking on your feet, and making space for self-initiated work
Bill Bernstein’s new show recalls the halcyon days of disco
The show focuses on the photographer’s monochrome images of 1970s New York, as he turned his lens on the musical and cultural revolution that was taking place in the city’s nightclubs
Oliver Jeffers has designed a space-themed sculpture trail
Our Place in Space is a 10km-long scale model of our solar system, emphasising the huge distances between planets and encouraging us to reassess our relationship with each other and the Earth
A century of panic prevention told through design
A new book titled Apocalypse Ready delineates more than a century of graphic-led government advice on dealing with potential global threats
Chris Haughton’s secret to picture book success
The Oh No, George! author has been writing and illustrating children’s books for the past 12 years, and he’s learned a few things about what makes them work
Eloghosa Osunde on drifting between language and art
The artist and writer has released her debut novel Vagabonds! which traces the lives of marginalised Lagosians. She talks to us about the interplay between writing and visuals, the art that fed into the novel, and the task of creating her own book cover
Why creatives are swapping city life for the countryside
We speak to two creatives who escaped the daily grind of cities for a slower pace of life about how moving has influenced their practice
Campbell Addy’s journey to Feeling Seen
In just six years, photographer Campbell Addy has carved a distinctive place within the fashion industry. Here he talks to Gem Fletcher about his new book Feeling Seen and the importance of friendship, community and intimacy in his work
High Tide’s branding for future-facing appliance brand Airsign
The look and feel for the vacuum manufacturer draws on 1980s futurism, Dieter Rams and Japanese-inspired minimalism
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Elevate your designs through the beauty of screen printing
Silkscreen pioneer Lorenz Boegli reveals why choosing the right paper is a vital part of his craft
Home is where the art is: how the pandemic sparked creativity
While the pandemic has been difficult for many creatives, others have found that an enforced period of time in one place has proved highly productive. We talk to a mix of photographers and filmmakers about the advantages of staying put
Jason Chuang taps into buried emotions in his dreamlike illustrations
Drawing on surrealism, science fiction and historic art, Jason Chuang uses his symbolic imagery to convey the complexity of the human experience
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