W+K London creates branding for CineCov film festival
As part of Coventry’s UK City of Culture, CineCov will turn the whole city into a cinema over the next 12 months, taking over parks, community centres, churches and towpaths
Beatport unveils a new vinyl-inspired logo
Kurppa Hosk has led a brand refresh for the app and music store, introducing a new wordmark and logo inspired by the stylus on a record player
How OnJam adapted live performances for the pandemic
As part of a new series where we speak to creative businesses founded during the pandemic, OnJam co-founder Emily Ingram talks about starting a business with a stranger, combining skillsets, and how to survive in the long term
Nike challenges sporting stereotypes in new series of ads
The latest iterations of Wieden + Kennedy’s Play New campaign see the brand examine issues such as toxic masculinity and gender equality in sport (and life)
How can beauty brands stand out on social?
While social media offers beauty brands direct access to consumers, it has led to conformity, with companies adopting ever-similar styles and messages. Here, Nick Vaus, partner and founder at Free The Birds, suggests ways to break with the bland
Greg Williams on the art of the candid shot
The photographer discusses his journey from documenting war zones to capturing candid moments of some of the biggest celebs on the planet, plus why the best images often aren’t technically perfect
The colourful world of Autumn de Wilde
The photographer and director has injected striking palettes into fashion photos, celebrity portraits, vibrant ads and her feature-length debut, Emma. She talks to us about navigating these different arenas and building worlds through music and colour
Eerie artworks by Stanley Donwood feature in a new Thomas Hardy edition
The Folio Society brought the Radiohead collaborator together with writer Robert Macfarlane for an illustrated edition of the author’s poetry
A new exhibition is highlighting feminist activism through banners
Women Making History brings together over 100 handmade banners originally created for a mass scale art initiative
Why the time has come for game title sequences to shine
Territory Studio’s Andrew Popplestone discusses the evolution of games credits and title sequences, and how they’re moving ever closer to the world of film
MK’s new video stars a half-man, half-dog with questionable morals
Directed by Aube Perrie, the brilliantly bonkers promo for Chemical tells the story of an anthropomorphic dog called D
Google’s new ad reflects on the highs and lows of a post-lockdown summer
The campaign from Uncommon explores our hopes and fears for the future, covering everything from Covid-induced social anxiety to the return of hugs, parties and football
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