Sainsbury’s and Tesco release their Christmas ads
Both UK supermarkets use their ads to signal the public’s need for an extra special festive knees up after last year’s Christmas was curtailed by a Covid-19 lockdown, though in starkly different ways
Seven ages of a creative: Tami Aftab
Photographer Tami Aftab was a winner in the student category in the 2020 CR Photography Annual and has already worked with a range of clients. Here, she talks about how the photography industry is finally opening up to a more diverse set of voices
Seven ages of a creative: Emmanuel Areoye
Emmanuel Areoye is as new to the creative industry as it’s possible to be, and he brings a fresh perspective on what’s working and what’s not, especially in social
Lucien Boucher’s Parisian shopfront lithographs are getting a new lease of life
An updated edition of the artist’s 1925 Boutiques book takes a look back at the heyday of the Paris high street, with stops at the boucherie, the boulangerie and, less familiar to us today, the triperie
Exposure: Boway Young
In this edition of Exposure, Gem Fletcher profiles Chinese photographer Boway Young, whose tender portraiture offers a poetic meditation on the struggles, joys and complex reality of queer love
CR’s great big Christmas ad review
In case you haven’t noticed, the holidays are coming. And with them comes a deluge of Christmas advertising. Here’s our take on the trends in this year’s crop, plus some of our favourites
Unravelling VFX’s gender problem
We speak to 3D creative director Daena Lorne about the shocking lack of women working in visual effects, how she managed to break into the industry and what the solution could be
Remembering Ringan Ledwidge
The highly respected and much loved advertising director, who helmed award-winning work for the Guardian, Audi, Levi’s, Sainsbury’s, and many more, has died aged 50 from cancer
In search of that special sauce
Detail is everything in design, providing the magic that elevates an average project into something brilliant and charming. So why, asks Huge ECD Wayne Deakin, is it so often overlooked in digital design?
Welcome to CR Town!
For the latest issue of the CR print mag, illustrator Giacomo Gambineri created a make-your-own CR Town, to illustrate the importance of play in creativity, whatever age you are. We’re sharing it here so more of you can join in the fun
A rapping ball of fluff spins through the streets for car insurance brand Rollin
The campaign, created by Bear Meets Eagle On Fire, stars Larry – a bright yellow furball that epitomises Rollin’s freewheeling approach to car insurance
Olivia Harris’ photo book reflects on life during the first lockdown
The photographer has published a book of images she created during the UK’s first lockdown when people adjusted to new ways of living and connecting with each other
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