Cheeky PSA advises getting vaccinated to “save your future boners”
The tongue-in-cheek campaign from Quality Meats highlights a specific danger for men who catch Covid-19 in an ongoing effort to get people in the US jabbed
Exposure: Tonje Thilesen
Gem Fletcher profiles Brooklyn-based photographer Tonje Thilesen, whose image-making explores our precarious coexistence with the natural world, and spans fashion, portraiture, and observational photography
The tragedy of Mac death
Creating a poster has proved the undoing of our design correspondent Daniel Benneworth-Gray’s computer – here, he offers some sage words of advice to help others avoid a similar calamity
Celebrating Marvel’s graphic design superpowers
For decades, comic books have showcased vibrant graphic design that is a pivotal part of the superhero world. Liz Stinson, editor of a new book celebrating Marvel, discusses the publisher’s lasting contribution to visual culture
Percy Pig is the face of M&S Christmas
Marks & Spencer has launched its Christmas activity with a food ad fronted by the newly animated Percy Pig, plus a glitzy clothing spot inspired by musicals
Director Gus Van Sant on finding stories in unexpected places
Since the 1980s, the filmmaker and artist has turned his lens towards the fringes. He talks to us about relinquishing control, Hollywood reboot culture, and how a Gucci mini-series captured the spirit of his early works
John Lewis’ festive ad tells the story of a space traveller’s first Christmas
Focusing on an unlikely friendship that forms between a young boy and his new intergalactic companion, the spot is all about the little things that matter during the festive season
In partnership with Adobe
Why collaboration will drive our next creative renaissance
Hone your craft with insights from Tilda Swinton, Eddie Opara and more at this year’s advice-packed Adobe MAX
DixonBaxi on the last 20 years in design
As the branding and design agency reaches its 20th anniversary, we talk to founders Simon Dixon and Aporva Baxi about the industry developments of the last two decades
Karen Marshall’s Between Girls celebrates the rituals of friendship
A new photo book marks the conclusion of a three-decade project by the photographer, which saw her follow the friendship of a group of women from their teens onwards
Eco-Bot.Net exposes greenwashing during Cop26
Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja and ‘hacktivist’ Bill Posters discuss their new platform which flags disinformation and greenwashing during the landmark summit
New Commercial Arts on the customer experience boom
Creative agency NCA was forged with customer experience at the forefront. We speak to two of its co-founders, Ian Heartfield and Rob Curran, about why the ad industry is still playing catch-up with consumers
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