Good Reads: Kindling is Kinfolk’s answer to a parenting magazine
As Kinfolk marks its 10th anniversary, its new magazine spin-off is envisioned as an unconventional publication for “people with children”
My Career Journey: Christina Mallon
After being diagnosed with a rare form of motor neurone disease that paralysed her arms, Christina Mallon’s career path shifted dramatically, setting her on a mission to create a world accessible for everyone
New Designers
New Designers: Championing the future of design
New Designers presents the rising design stars of tomorrow, from illustration and graphic design to furniture and glass
Production Type
Why type should be as simple as art buying
It’s time to rethink how we charge for fonts, says Production Type’s founder Jean-Baptiste Levée
Explore the work of influential 20th century designer Tom Eckersley
A new book by Paul Rennie is packed with iconic poster designs created by Eckersley for the likes of London Transport and Guinness
Creativity in 2021: The shock of the wow
Renowned ad creative Graham Fink has recently launched an online creativity course, Fink Different. Here he explains why creatives needn’t fear the AI robots, and should always be aiming for ‘wow’
The changing face of travel
The pandemic has been the catalyst for all of us to reassess our relationship with travel. As the world slowly begins to reopen, we speak to the travel brands that are shaping what our holidays of the future might look like
Manchester’s Arndale Centre exhibits Portrait of Black Britain
Created by Cephas Williams, founder of the Black British Network, the exhibition features 116 portraits displayed around the shopping centre as part of this year’s Manchester International Festival
My Career Journey: Polly Nor
Polly Nor creates striking, satirical drawings of women and their demons. We speak to the illustrator about her up-and-down career journey, the perils of imposter syndrome, and using art as an emotional release
Richard Mosse photo exhibition examines his unconventional techniques
Known for his figurative interpretations of conflict and migration, the Irish photographer is the subject of a solo show at Fondazione MAST
What goes into making a successful indie podcast?
Having been nominated for a British Podcast Award, Karen Whitehouse and Lauren Kilby, producers of Who Shat On The Floor At My Wedding?, talk to CR about how to make a successful podcast on your own
What makes a compelling travel photo today?
We speak to three photographers to get their insights into the ethics of travel photography, their personal approaches to imagemaking, plus what makes for a good travel image
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