Are brands the new religion?
Brands with big or cult-like followings have both power and community. Creative Review speaks to three brand experts about how they cultivate followers and maintain their flock
Riposte’s latest project looks at what it means to be English today
Borrowing its title from an essay by George Orwell, England Your England examines contemporary English culture via an exhibition and limited edition zine
Women’s Aid spoofs fashion ads to highlight coercive control
A new campaign for the charity by Engine Creative uses fashion-style ads to illustrate controlling behaviour in a relationship
Director Bassam Tariq on changing perceptions
The US film and advertising director Bassam Tariq is embracing the chance to combat years of Muslim misrepresentation in his work and has his hopes pinned on a newer, more defiant generation of creatives
Why CX is the next creative frontier
Uncommon London explains why it’s invested in a new customer experience team, and outlines its plans for bringing some much-needed delight – and maybe even a bit of friction – back to the world of CX
Three friends swap heads in Job, Joris & Marieke’s amusing animation
A spin on the classic body swap trope, the CG animation is now online for the first time and explores the trials and tribulations of living someone else’s life
Jeanine Brito creates dreamlike paintings with a designer’s eye
The Canadian artist found her way back to painting a few years ago after building a career in graphic design and magazine production
The Photography Annual 2021: Last chance to enter!
We have extended the deadline for entries to the 2021 edition of Creative Review’s leading photography awards scheme. The final deadline is now September 10
Photo series Perpetual Foreigner reflects on the Asian American experience
Photographer Andrew Kung and creative director Kathleen Namgung have worked together to create a series that honours how Asian Americans contribute to the diversity of American culture
Illustrator Sirin Thada creates layered images inspired by nature
The illustrator and artist blends cues from the natural world with influences from traditional arts and movements such as Futurism in her vibrant depictions of everyday life
Rebranding faith
As religious and spiritual organisations turn to design and branding to reach wider audiences, we examine what these new trends suggest about the role of faith in society and culture
Nadine Ijewere: A fresh perspective
Nadine Ijewere’s debut monograph, Our Own Selves, upends long-held notions of beauty. Here, the photographer talks about redressing fashion industry stereotypes and her own journey with self-belief
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