Is the metaverse really the latest creative frontier?
With the metaverse emerging as the latest creative industry buzzword, Nick Pringle, SVP executive creative director at R/GA London, examines the opportunities it offers for brands
Christopher Anderson’s new book reflects on intimate moments of fatherhood
In a reimagined edition of his 2013 book Son, the Magnum photographer charts the ongoing journey of raising his son Atlas
KesselsKramer has covered LA hotel citizenM with portraits of local people
The faces of artists, creatives and activists from across LA peer down from the 11 storeys of the city’s new hotel
Inside the ambitious music videos for Jungle’s new album
Jungle are back with a bumper pack of dance-laden videos for their third album. The collective’s Josh Lloyd-Watson and co-director Charlie Di Placido explain the intensive process of making the choreographed one-shot videos, which were all filmed in just five days
VanMoof’s new ad encourages us to ride our way out of the rat race
The e-bike brand offers up a bleak picture of our reliance on cars in its latest cinematic commercial
Celebrating the power of trees with photography and poetry
An ongoing collaboration between photographer Harry Borden and writer Mireille Thornton aims to highlight the significance of trees and woodlands
The trouble with packaging
In the wake of a dire new report from the IPCC emphasising the human impact on the planet, CR delves into the complexities of sustainable packaging design
Mentis music video follows budding DJ’s journey to Ibiza
Misfits actor Lauren Socha stars as a local DJ with her sights set on Ibiza superclubs in this humorous music video, directed by Eoin Glaister
KFC masquerades as Ikea in its latest PR stunt
To mark the opening of its new restaurant in Majorca, KFC has dressed up a billboard in the yellow and blue brand colours of its neighbouring Ikea store
How Ace & Tate shook up the eyewear category
The eyewear brand has found favour among young people thanks to its refreshing tone and image. Creative director Ruud de Bruin talks to us about showcasing its offering through a creative lens
Lily Kong’s postcards depict random tales of loneliness
The illustrator’s I’m Fine series “explores the humour that can be found in loneliness” by retelling people’s stories of difficult times
Documentary Untethered explores the story of blind sprinter David Brown
Created for Swiss running brand On, the film examines Brown’s sporting journey and his remarkable relationship with his regular running guide Jerome Avery
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