Norwich City FC unveils crest update after 50 years
Branding agency SomeOne maintained the contents of the club’s crest but finetuned the execution, including giving the lion a facelift
Domenic Lippa’s refreshing identity for Canadian brewery 2Dads
The Pentagram partner took a punchy, typographic approach to the craft beer brand’s visual identity and accompanying campaign
Matt Willey gives the Paris Review a minimalist makeover
The designer delved into the magazine’s archives to introduce an elegant new design that harks back to covers from the 1970s
Exposure: Agnieszka Sosnowska
In this edition of Exposure, Gem Fletcher profiles Agnieszka Sosnowska, a Polish-born American who is now based in Iceland, and her photography – which embodies a primal desire to understand our place in the world
First judges for the CR Annual 2022 awards announced!
Taking in experts from across the fields of advertising, design, marketing and more, the judges for this year’s Annual awards are looking forward to seeing your work
The cultural influence of Spike Lee
The acclaimed filmmaker has dipped his toe into advertising, teaching and even brand-building during his four-decade career. As he releases his first monograph, we look at how he became a pop culture icon
Jason and Ivan Reitman team up to direct charming Apple holiday ad
The latest film in the Shot on iPhone series is a heartwarming yet funny spot that amply shows off the cinematic capabilities of Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro
Seven ages of a creative: Michael Wolff
Designer Michael Wolff has played a considerable role in shaping our understanding of modern branding. Here, he reflects on why good relationships and trust are crucial in design
New Bonobo track Otomo gets frenetic music video
Dave Bullivant directs a disorientating video for the producer’s new single Otomo using 360-degree cameras
Ollie Macdonald Oulds’ art reflects the hum of everyday life
The artist uses his fluid style to elevate the rhythms of people going about their day to day, including creatives and musicians at work
Jay Cover illustrates the weird and wonderful brand world of Woset
Conceived by husband and wife team Brad and Jenna Holdgrafer, Woset is envisioned as an alternative children’s brand that leaves things up to the imagination
Seven ages of a creative: April Greiman
Transmedia artist April Greiman blazed a trail in computers when everyone else was convinced they would kill design. She explains why she’s always looking forward
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