Michael Bailey-Gates’ photos artfully redress gender roles
The photographer’s debut monograph, A Glint in the Kindling, features self-portraits interrogating the gender binary while exposing the tools involved in image-making
The changing nature of beauty packaging
In a fiercely competitive market, packaging can make an enormous difference in which beauty products do best. Here we examine how sustainability and influencer marketing is affecting the look and feel of the beauty sector
Claudia Schiffer’s new book curates iconic fashion photography from the 90s
The supermodel draws on her private collection for the book and accompanying exhibition, which feature previously unseen imagery by everyone from Richard Avedon to Corinne Day
Remembering David Kennedy
David Kennedy, co-founder of Wieden + Kennedy, passed away this week, leading to an outpouring of tributes from the advertising industry. Here, Alvaro Sotomayer, founder of the Kennedys, W+K’s internship programme, remembers him
Devils embark on a journey of self-discovery in Moon Panda’s music video
Simona Mehandzhieva’s animated video for music duo Moon Panda’s new song follows the journey of two separated devils and their cat
On your e-bike: how VanMoof is changing car-first narratives
From enraging France’s ad watchdog to dreaming up a new future for car-filled cities, here’s how VanMoof is bringing its pro-bike message to the world
Mel D Cole’s powerful photos of American protest
The photographer switched his focus from the hip-hop scene to the Black Lives Matter movement last year in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. Now, he’s turned his series into a book
An Chen explains how her design background informs her illustrations
An Chen talks to CR about how she approaches editorial projects and enjoys transforming concepts, and the illustration scene in Taiwan
An intricate paper world comes to life for Coventry Building Society
Eiko Ojala worked with SomeOne to design and build a vibrant papercraft landscape that appears across the brand’s physical and digital output
Designing for our MetaLives
As fashion brands launch digital-to-avatar lines and new, immersive social media emerges, our lives in the metaverse are developing at pace. A new report from Wunderman Thompson Intelligence looks at what brands and consumers need to consider in this exciting new world
The brands giving the DIY sector a makeover
Interest in home improvement exploded in the wake of the pandemic. We speak to DIY veteran B&Q and D2C startup Lick about how they’re communicating with consumers and whether the sector can sustain its lockdown success
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How to make money from NFTs as an artist
New opportunities are emerging for extended income, fundraising efforts, and more as a result of blockchain technology
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