The history of the Doomsday Clock design
As the 2022 number of seconds before potential apocalypse is announced, Michael Bierut and other designers discuss the history of one of the most important pieces of 20th century information design
Kaws brings his art to the Serpentine Gallery in London and Fortnite
The exhibition blends physical and AR artworks, with the entire show recreated in Fortnite
An action-packed visual identity for SRF Sport
Superunion is behind the rebrand for the Swiss public service broadcaster’s sports division, which is designed to appeal to people’s national sporting pride
How to focus in a world of distractions
How can creatives manage their ‘whizzy’ brains, and is our pursuit of concentration doomed to fail? Illustrator and writer Ben Tallon discusses how to avoid the demons of procrastination, and still find time to let the brain percolate
Netflix joins forces with CALM to install ‘Benches of Hope’ across the UK
Created by agency Made By Blah to promote the final series of Ricky Gervais’ After Life, the benches aim to offer places for reflection and remembrance
ThoughtMatter unveils a building block-style identity for World of Women
The studio’s branding reflects the women-focused NFT community’s more inclusive approach, as well as the idea of individual token holders working together
To Instagram or not to Instagram
From battling algorithms to banned accounts, individuals across the creative industries are voicing frustrations with the platform. Is this the beginning of an Instagram exodus? And if so, what’s the alternative?
Celebrating the design genius of Barney Bubbles
To honour what would have been the designer’s 80th birthday, a new edition of Paul Gorman’s definitive monograph is being released, and includes a number of special additions, including Bubbles’ Galactic Tarot Set
Marlow’s brand identity stakes its claim as ‘The People’s Pillow’
Already a D2C success story in the realm of bedding, Brooklinen saw an opportunity to expand its business by building a better pillow brand
Tom Etherington on stepping away from a dream role
Tom Etherington has left Penguin Press after six years as a cover designer at the publisher. He talks to us about why he gave up many designers’ dream job and what comes next
Selfridges is now selling NFTs in-store
Looks like we’re not at ‘peak NFT’ just yet: with Selfridges now offering the digital artworks for sale physically
Oatly launches cute but weird puppet campaign The New Norm&al Show
The miniseries of five video shorts was created by the ‘Oatly Department of Mind Control’, Nexus and Isle of Dogs puppet maker Andy Gent
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