Robots: The saviours of creativity?
Robots and AI are increasingly illuminating the methods that lie behind being creative. Can they in turn help us become more innovative?
A Woman’s Work spotlights female documentary photographers
A new exhibition organised by the British Culture Archive in Manchester features photography by Tish Murtha and Anne Worthington
Elvie’s energetic new spot champions the power of women’s bodies
Launched to coincide with International Women’s Day, the spot for the femtech brand stars singer Eva Lazarus who has penned a new track about the glory of women’s biological skills
Agencies aim to build connections among women creatives for IWD
MadeBrave and Wunderman Thompson have both launched initiatives that aim to link emerging talent with other women in their fields
The story behind iconic 90s brand Bang on the Door
Founded by two friends in a flat above a butcher, Bang on the Door’s unofficial Groovy Chick poster girl soon became ubiquitous — and is still beloved by millennials of a certain age
Nadia Lee Cohen’s latest book is a one-woman show
For Hello My Name Is, the LA-based imagemaker posed as 33 fictitious characters, whose portraits are accompanied by imagined quotes and possessions
Three north stars for designers to navigate the future
The multiverse offers huge opportunities for brands and designers, says Wolff Olins’ Wayne Deakin. Here are some principles to follow
Good Reads: New food mag Serviette errs just the right side of trendy design
The new Toronto-based publication shows once and for all that branded magazines can be done well – so well that you might not realise it’s brand-led at all
Exposure: Penny Mills
Gem Fletcher profiles the work of set designer Penny Mills, who brings fantasies to life in her work for photographers and brands
Nostalgia, fear and Homer with boobs: the weird world of Brianna Miller
The US-based illustrator explains why sometimes “the mundanity of a soul-sucking job” can be the best kind of creative fuel
Ari Wegner on carving out a career in cinematography
Ahead of a hotly tipped awards season for The Power of the Dog, we speak to Wegner about bringing the film’s aesthetic to life, plus how awards can help promote diversity in a male-dominated industry
Is the food world loosening up?
We look at how photography, design and storytelling are helping food brands and restaurants come back down to earth, with insights from New York magazine photo editor Megan Paetzhold and Otherway founder Jono Holt
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 Leaders Issue is out now!
The Autumn 2024 issue of Creative Review looks at the brands and individuals who are pushing creativity forward on their way to the top
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
Jessica Walsh ventures into the world of type
As the &Walsh founder launches her agency’s new offshoot Type of Feeling, she discusses why typography’s ability to evoke emotions makes it one of the most powerful tools at a brand’s disposal
Can neuroscience make you a better creative?
Kinda Studios is tapping into the emerging field of neuroaesthetics to help creatives and brands make more impactful work that benefits people’s wellbeing