A fresh look for Philadelphia’s Rail Park
The next phase of local studio Smith & Diction’s six-year collaboration with the non-profit park development is a shiny new website, which is designed to be “a special little slice of the internet”
Hospitality business Huch embraces “relaxed luxury” in its branding
There’s a pitched roof hiding, Fed-ex style, in this visual identity created by Christopher Doyle & Co for the company, which will offer a collection of luxury holiday cabins in Australia
Sarah Boris on the joy of being your own boss
Graphic designer and artist Sarah Boris has always charted her own course through the creative industries, from starting out in-house rather than at a studio, to setting up her own practice in 2015. She discusses what she’s learned along the way
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Katy Wang on playful storytelling and fruitful partnerships
Our New Talent series highlights visual creatives who are sharing great work on Facebook and Instagram. Here, animation director Katy Wang discusses her creative approach
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On Brief: gal–dem × Katy Wang
Our On Brief project pairs creative talent with startups and non-profits to create visuals for Facebook and Instagram. Here, we look at Katy Wang’s collaboration with gal–dem
VanMoof releases stop motion ad to highlight anti-theft tech
Animator Tobias Fouracre – who has previously worked on Isle of Dogs, Fantastic Mr Fox and more – brings some charm and humour to the serious topic of bike theft
A new photo book captures joy and romanticism in the Alps
Wrap up warm! Photography duo Arturo + Bamboo are publishing a book of wintery landscapes and sports shots taken in the Alps over six years
Rebecca Rowntree on reintegrating into agency life
After several years freelancing in the ad industry, the creative director has joined Leo Burnett full-time. She talks to us about the perks and perils of freelancing, how she made herself invaluable, and why she chose to go permanent again
Everything you need to know about flexible visual identity systems
A new book from graphic designer and educator Martin Lorenz looks at why systems, not logos, are the future of graphic design
Designing for Grief
The messy, unpredictable experience of grief has moved online, but how do we design for such an individual and complex set of emotions?
Why colour is vital for ads to pack an emotional punch
Colourist Toby Tomkins discusses the powerful role of colour to drive the emotional impact of ads, film and TV
BBC Winter Olympics ad is a 3D printed wonder
The trailer evokes the harsh conditions faced by the Olympians through a mix of stop motion animation, 3D printed sets, and in-camera effects. We hear from the director about how it was made
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