The fascinating history of carte de visite photography
Before the days of selfies and Instagram, these miniature portraits were a way for people to socialise through imagery
Julian Slagman photographs the nonlinear journey of boyhood
The photographer’s first book follows his brothers as they journey through adolescence, and reflects his belief that “growing up does not follow a simple timeline”
Porto Rocha’s bold identity for live events streamer Veeps
With performances by artists such as Childish Gambino and Coldplay already under its belt, Veeps needed an image revamp in keeping with its success
Talia Cotton on coding and creativity
Designer-coder Talia Cotton discusses how her experiences at agencies such as Pentagram gave her the confidence to set up her eponymous studio, and why creatives need to see more female founders as role models
Wilkinson Sword introduces The Blade Master
A new campaign from ad agency Pablo features sparkling copy and a series of humorous films to introduce a new positioning for the razor brand
The bond between design in Italy and the US
Design agencies Sea and Pentagram have partnered to create a new book on this special relationship, which involved an influential crop of designers between 1950 and 1970
Hanneke Rozemuller on looking beyond your own work
The illustrator talks about how an awareness of what else is being created in your field ultimately helps you make better work; plus how she approaches finding new projects
D&AD announces its 2024 award winners
Four Black Pencils have been awarded this year to entrants from three different continents, with work that has “attempted to have a positive impact on society”
Why are brands telling us how to say their names?
A recent influx of brand campaigns have reminded audiences how to say or spell their names properly. CR looks into the drive behind this and how it’s achieved without alienating the audience
Nike’s new campaign shifts the narrative around refugee athletes
Created by Wieden+Kennedy Amsterdam, the ad recognises the resilience of the IOC Refugee Olympic Team by flipping the loaded question ‘where are you really from?’ on its head
Greenpeace targets unregulated banks in new ad
Greedy bankers are depicted destroying rainforests in the eye-catching film, which is directed by Sil van der Woerd and Jorik Dozy of Studio Birthplace
Why branding is more vital than ever for charities
Having a strong brand is essential for charities hoping to connect with new audiences. But in the era of brand purpose and short attention spans, should they also be looking at consumer brands as their competitors?
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