Gucci delves into its archives with a new online platform
From tips on travel etiquette and ASMR handbags to the stories behind vintage pieces, Gucci Vault goes deep inside the world of the fashion label
How creative leaders can deal with failure
Failure is an inevitable part of the creative process, yet we will often do anything to avoid it. Here, leadership coach Tanya Livesey explains why leaders need to show that to err is human
Illustrator Marietta Bernal on broadening her practice
Having started experimenting with 3D techniques last year, the illustrator talks about the high and lows of learning a new skill
The Modernist on a decade of making a magazine
As the Modernist celebrates its 10th anniversary, the team behind the publication discuss the trials and tribulations of running an indie mag and how it has stood the test of time
Is advertising finally addressing its age problem?
Advertising has long been obsessed with youth. But is the industry finally waking up to the opportunities that older generations present, both in campaigns and behind the scenes?
How cultural institutions can tackle sustainability
Is there a responsibility for cultural institutions to not just reflect the past, but contemplate the future as well? National Gallery Victoria curator Ewan McEoin talks to CR about the museum’s latest show on sustainability and why they want to invest in designers
Leva’s brand identity illustrates the realities of chronic pain
The visual identity for the UK’s first online chronic pain clinic has been created by London-based agency That Thing
Paname Brewing Company develops beer to help get your sense of smell back
One of the most common side effects of Covid is an ongoing loss of smell. In France, a craft brewery is coming to the rescue with its line of particularly aromatic beers
Spiritualized’s new video reflects on the good and bad of humankind
Released to accompany the track Always Together With You, the promo takes viewers on a journey through both the beauty and destruction we have created on Earth
Skyler Dahan captures the characters at Telluride Mushroom Festival
Dahan’s project is part of a new series of work that sees the photographer travel to weird and wonderful festivals across the USA. We catch up with him about capturing their unique vibe and on his wider creative process
Demographics be damned!
Why do so many brands and designers still assume older people are all penniless pensioners or ailing retirees – and why isn’t this changing faster? CR investigates the huge missed opportunity of the over-50s market
What do deepfakes mean for advertising?
We talk to Alexandre Ben-Soussan, strategy director at BETC, about how brands are responding to deepfake technology, what ethical issues it prompts, and how it could be used in advertising
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