Does the design of everyday materials deserve more credit?
Logos, exhibition design and book covers can often seem like the zenith of graphic design. Do reports, documents and catalogues get overlooked by comparison?
FKA twigs features in global campaign to help end violence against women
An animation created by GentleForces for the No More Foundation and Commonwealth Secretariat aims to raise awareness of the need for collective power to stop the violence one in three women experience in their lifetimes
An ode to America’s 20th century movie palaces
In their new photobook, Yves Marchand and Romain Meffre celebrate the glamorous movie theatres of by-gone years and capture what happened after the credits rolled for these iconic buildings
Is creativity the secret to brand success in China?
MetaDesign group creative director Sally Anderson shares her insights from a decade of working in China, including why so many big brands try and fail to crack the Chinese market
How behavioural science could make branding better
Mark Hauser, applied behavioural scientist at branding agency The Team, discusses how psychology could create more effective, human-centred creative work
Good Reads: Hot Potato is the newspaper for people who don’t read news
Addressing current affairs in a manner more akin to a fashion mag, the third issue of Hot Potato is as surprising and delightful as ever
New set of posters for Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch released
The set of 12 posters showcase the film’s many, many stars and builds anticipation for the movie’s release, which was postponed for over a year due to the coronavirus pandemic
Exposure: Chance DeVille
In this edition of Exposure, where art director Gem Fletcher profiles new and exciting photographic talent, she explores the work of young American photographer Chance DeVille, whose image-making uses the camera as a tool to describe and process personal trauma
Christa Jarrold’s quirky animation explores sexual harassment via cannibalism
Jarrold’s short examines the history of sexual harassment in law by telling the story of a bizarre 19th century case which also showcases her bold illustration style perfectly
New photo exhibition explores public and private identity
Curated by Justine Kurland, I Belong to This explores “private rites and communal ritual”, and how these ideas correspond to our sense of identity and belonging
Is there room for ethics in design?
The devil on the ad industry’s shoulder might still say that fast fashion and oil companies aren’t so bad, but some design studios are taking an ethical stand. But can ‘good’ clients and big business can ever live in harmony?
Zoe Scaman on the rise of the fandom
Once little more than the purveyors of slash fiction and frenzied online chat, the fandom has become a creative force. Brand strategist Zoe Scaman discusses how the evolving role of the fan is changing the way brands operate
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