New ad campaign asks men to ‘have a word with yourself, then your mates’
The ad campaign from the Mayor of London asks men to address their behaviour, in the hope of reducing male violence and misogyny
Photographer Thurstan Redding turns his lens to cosplayers
In his forthcoming book, Kids of Cosplay, the photographer veers away from his usual realm of fashion and finds a new playground in cosplay. In reality, though, they’re not so different after all
The dawn of automated creativity
Designers have resisted the idea of AI, but it can open up new horizons for creativity and personalisation, says Stink Studios’ James Britton
A new sale of photography prints is raising money for Ukraine
An array of local and international photographers have donated works to the online sale, with the funds going to charities War Child and Choose Love
Apple’s Underdogs join the Great Resignation
The latest short from Apple featuring the Underdogs – an intrepid team of under-recognised employees ruled by a tyrannical boss – sees them throw it all in to form their own startup
In search of an ending
Should brands be considering what happens at the end of a product’s life as much as its beginning? Designer Joe Macleod thinks so
The Future Issue of Creative Review is out now!
The February/March issue looks at what new technologies may mean for creativity, and how brands, educators and creators are thinking about the future – including CR as we unveil some changes of our own
Craig Oldham is bringing Jack Torrance’s infamous manuscript to life
A new loose leaf publication from Rough Trade Books delves into the lasting legacy of The Shining, with 400 pages designed by Oldham and dedicated to uncovering new perspectives on the Stanley Kubrick film
The making of Pixar’s Turning Red
Domee Shi’s debut feature is a joyous celebration of Chinese culture. Here, illustrator Stanley Chow chats with her about growing up as a child of immigrants and the importance of telling diverse stories on-screen
Mind the WAP says the Vagina Museum’s reopening campaign
The OrLondon and Mirjami Qin have created a set of “vag-tastic” posters to mark the museum’s new home in London’s Bethnal Green
Why the walls around you could be the best creative canvas
Illustrator Justyna Green and designer and ‘colour doctor’ Anna Jacobs explain why painting your home can be a radical exercise in creativity
Shopping’s digital future
There’s a new wave of creative technologies set to change the face of ecommerce – from livestream shopping, to virtual stores, to digital-only fashion houses. We examine how human connection is at the heart of all of 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