Behind the branding for the 2022 Unboxed event
As the UK’s major creativity event for 2022 is announced, we talk to Bryan Edmondson of Sea Design and Bryony Bolton of Studio Art & Commerce about creating the Unboxed identity
Asics creates witty packaging to promote its health benefits
The direct mail delivery is being sent to ambassadors of the brand across the UK and the Netherlands and aims to highlight the link between exercise and mental health
Introducing Unboxed: A festival of creativity for the UK
Headed up by chief creative officer Martin Green, Unboxed will showcase free events, installations and digital experiences right across the nation next year
Megaforce creates gravity-defying new ad for Burberry
The magical spot pays homage to windswept Autumn days and the wide open spaces of nature
Sid Lee says ‘Bonjour’ to Paris’s public transport app
An illustration-heavy visual identity introduces the city’s new Bonjour RATP app, which lets Parisians navigate the Metro, reserve bikes and hail a cab
Lazy Oaf at 20: Lessons on running a fashion brand
We speak to Lazy Oaf founder Gemma Shiel about her journey from printing T-shirts in her dad’s garage to spending the last two decades at the helm of one of the most creative fashion brands going
Photographer Karis Beaumont on learning on the job
The self-taught photographer talks about her approach and how her commercial and editorial projects push her out of her comfort zone
Inside the French Dispatch
Wes Anderson’s star-studded film follows the dramas that unravel in a fictional French city, told from the perspective of expat journalists. We look at how graphic design and illustration brought the movie to life
Fashion meets culture in Nicholas Daley’s brand world
The London-based menswear designer works with a circle of collaborators to bring his eponymous label to life across imagery, graphics, exhibitions and live music. He talks to us about his holistic approach to brand-building
Coming Up For Air looks back on 30 years of work by Stephen Gill
Bristol’s Arnolfini gallery brings together new and historic work for a show that delves into the photographer’s knack for capturing and evoking place
Ray Knox captures London’s disappearing classic cars
After being forced to sell his own beloved Fiat Punto, the photographer started shooting the capital’s soon-to-be-scrapped cars for an otherworldly series captured entirely at night
Advertising the menopause
Conversations around women’s health have shifted dramatically in recent years and have finally reached the menopause, once a taboo topic. On World Menopause Day, we look at the role brands can play in better representing older women’s experiences
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