Collins unveils a kaleidoscopic new logo for OpenWeb
Typography from the 19th century formed the starting point of the studio’s rebrand, which creates a “clear, confident voice” for the social engagement platform
Martin Buday’s photo book captures the everyday weirdness of the US
Prophetic Kingdom is the photographer’s first monograph, and brings together images of “unpopulated and pseudo-apocalyptic landscapes”, capturing the peculiarity hidden within suburban life
Good Reads: Deem Journal is all about democratising design
As Deem Journal publishes its third issue, Envisioning Equity, we speak to the team behind the magazine about why they want to redefine design as a social practice
Ksenya Samarskaya on the future of the Type Directors Club
After a period of closure following accusations of racism, the 75-year-old organisation has appointed its first managing director. Here she tells CR about making the TDC more open, diverse and culturally engaging than ever before
NB Studio’s rebrand puts Mindshare “at the centre of the infinite conversation”
The media agency’s updated identity dials down the purple palette in favour of multicoloured, ‘elastic’ new branding
On’s new ad tells Olympian Akwasi Frimpong’s remarkable story
The film mixes documentary with graphic novel-style animation to tell how Frimpong became the first skeleton athlete from Africa to win an elite race
Inside ES Magazine’s retro-inspired redesign
To mark its 35th anniversary, the Evening Standard magazine comes with a plethora of new contributors, a reimagined masthead and a brilliant cover image that sums up commuter life
Reckoning with Eric Gill’s legacy
Is it possible to separate the personal lives of artists and designers from the work they produce? As controversies around Eric Gill bubble up once more, designer Craig Oldham considers how we should handle his legacy
My Breakthrough Moment: Maira Kalman
The illustrator and writer discusses how, already 30 years into her career, a commission from the New York Times for a column called Principles of Uncertainty opened up a myriad of new possibilities
M&M’s reveals global redesign alongside new brand purpose
The new identity design by JKR emphasises the logo’s ampersand, coinciding with the brand’s push to show progressive ideals
Alex Prager’s carefully controlled photos visualise two uncontrollable years
The artist is staging a new exhibition in London that speaks to the disorientating effects of the pandemic
A new photography exhibition explores America in crisis
The show brings together the work of 40 American photographers from the 1960s to today to document the pivotal social changes that have taken place in the US – from Richard Nixon’s election right up to the Capitol riots last year
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