Quirky McDonald’s Canada ad celebrates the joy of friendship (and fries)
A man waxes lyrical about how much he’s looking forward to meeting his friend for a McDonald’s, even if he always nicks his fries
Jeano Edwards’ debut book shows Jamaica as he sees it
The Brooklyn-based imagemaker’s self-published book, EverWonderful, features “soft and quiet” photographs of his home country
Gradwatch 2021: Illustrator Sâde Popoola, University of Lincoln
London-based illustrator Sâde Popoola is the next in our annual Gradwatch showcase, where we spotlight the art and design grads who we feel are producing brilliant creative work
How Antwaun Sargent is transforming the art world
The author of seminal photography book The New Black Vanguard talks through his plans as director of Gagosian Gallery with Gem Fletcher, which includes asking the question ‘what more can art do?’
Jealous curates group show at London’s Saatchi Gallery
Right Here Right Now showcases new and recent works by the likes of Anthony Burrill, David Shrigley and Morag Myerscough
Gradwatch 2021: Illustrator Rosie Hunter, UWE Bristol
Illustrator Rosie Hunter is one of the ten creatives we’ve selected to feature in our annual Gradwatch showcase, where we put the spotlight on the art and design grads who we feel are producing outstanding creative work
How much does our education define our tastes?
We are often instructed in what is ‘good’ and ‘bad’ taste in our formative years. Here we talk to two educators about how much their own taste frames what they share and how to help art and design students balance experimentation and industry trends
The beauty of ‘ugly’ portraits
Historically speaking, portraits have almost always been about glorifying the subject – so what’s behind our recent fascination with unflattering, caricatured depictions of ourselves?
Leeds City Council launches bold rebrand of youth platform Breeze
Created by strategic brand studio Kiss Branding, the project features a new brand identity, website and membership app
Gradwatch 2021: Designer Louise Julien, Glasgow School of Art
French designer Louise Julien is one of ten creatives we’ve selected to feature in our annual Gradwatch showcase, where we spotlight the art and design grads who we feel are producing brilliant creative work
Good Reads: A Profound Waste of Time is a love letter to video games
A lavish, foil-covered new issue of the mag delves into the ups and downs of designing and making video games, as well as the many reasons we enjoy them
#WeThe15 is fighting for inclusivity for the 15% of the world with disabilities
Created in partnership with 20 organisations, including the International Paralympic Committee, #WeThe15 is the start of a decade-long campaign to raise awareness and fight for the rights of the 1.2bn people worldwide with disabilities
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