Robin Graubard’s new book documents life across Eastern Europe in the 90s
In her debut photo book, Road to Nowhere, Graubard offers a roving view of conflict, resilience and romance following the collapse of the USSR
Susan Kare’s pioneering Macintosh icons are on display in France
The Icons exhibition, hosted at Lyon’s Museum of Printing and Graphic Communication, shows Kare’s pixelated artworks alongside Byzantine and Egyptian iconography and other historic pieces
Design by Toko’s nomadic approach to running a studio
The Dutch husband and wife team behind Design by Toko have lived and worked everywhere from America to Australia over the last two decades. Then the pandemic changed everything
Why channelling your inner child could help your creativity
Nobody likes to look stupid in meetings, but sometimes asking seemingly dumb questions or admitting you don’t understand something can unlock better creative work, says Julian Harriman-Dickinson
New Morphy Richards branding is a tale of two halves
Otherway has created an identity full of contrasts for the British appliances brand, which emphasises the personalities of its two founders, as well as the dual role of our homes today
Exposure: Glamour Shot
Korean duo Glamour Shot deliver “people’s dreams” via fantastical images that subvert the 90s glamour photo genre. They’re now bringing their look to advertising, via work for brands including Reebok and Kara
The great gardening rebrand
A gang of upstart new gardening businesses are tapping into the world’s collective plant addiction, and design and branding is pivotal to their success
How to conduct the perfect brainstorm (with advice from Isaac Asimov)
Brainstorming has something of a bad name these days. But with a little bit of help from a classic essay by Isaac Asimov, Richard Holman offers some advice on how it can be done well
DesignBridge’s royal memorabilia is a far cry from your nan’s coronation plates
The studio’s Platinum Jubilee collection, created in partnership with Fortnum & Mason, breathes new life into the tired world of royal memorabilia
Studio DBD’s British Pop Archive branding points to the north west
The explosive compass symbol is a “simple yet iconic mark” for the newly launched archive, which will celebrate and preserve all aspects of UK popular culture
Greg Hoffman’s lessons from a creative life at Nike
Following his departure from Nike after almost three decades, the former CMO’s new book discusses what businesses large and small can learn from the brand’s innovative approach to creativity
The creatives making and illustrating their own radio shows
Jiro Bevis and Joseph Melhuish discuss how they landed their own radio shows, and what it takes to make the brilliant imagery that accompanies them
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