Duolingo wants to fix your dodgy foreign language tattoo
The language learning app’s #TattooDuoOver campaign promises to check whether the world’s tattoos really say what their owners think they do
Photographer Max Hayter explores the tension between city and country
The photographer and director’s work reflects on a childhood spent in rural England, as well as a fascination with coming of age stories
Ever wonder what we miss out on by staring at screens?
Cristiano Volk’s photography book Laissez-Faire tackles this familiar question with a beautifully dream-like aesthetic
What should a responsible brand look like?
Is sustainability enough to save the world, or do brands need to commit to a more radical, reparative model to survive?
A new photo book captures the hidden beauty of council estates
Jack Young’s images of London’s historic council estates look to illustrate the value of places and communities that are too often dismissed, undermined and underfunded
The future of brand activism
Brand activism has long been confused with purpose or pro-bono work. It’s time to reconsider its meaning and the role ad agencies can play – here’s how
Magpie Studio designs new branding for cocktail bar Seed Library
The visual identity for the cocktail bar in Shoreditch, east London, uses patterns inspired by scientific and mathematical diagrams
Can you curate the wild west of NFTs?
Nicolas Roope talks to us about his new NFT platform Plinft, its “fractionalised” model, and the challenge of introducing selection to this space without losing the spirit of openness we’re told it brings
Vintage goes full bleed for its new literary heroines series
Dodie Smith’s I Capture The Castle and Colette’s Gigi are among the Vintage Heroines collection, which uses minimal design and colour photography to create a striking set of jackets
How Ukrainian ad agencies are using creativity to aid the war effort
From producing anti-Russian propaganda campaigns to designing branding for humanitarian organisations, Kyiv agency Bickerstaff is hoping creativity can “get inside of the enemy’s heart”
To the metaverse and beyond
Brands that are confused about how to place themselves in the metaverse would be wise to look to Gens A and Z to show them the way
The evolution of design education and learning
Design institutions need to forge better connections between schools, communities and the industry, says D&AD president Rebecca Wright
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