Morris Powell
Creatives: don’t leave your financial future to chance
If the pandemic was a wake-up call for how unprepared you are for the unexpected, perhaps it’s time to take a long, hard look at your longer-term financial plans
Rough Trade on its convention-defying move to Manhattan
Director and co-owner Stephen Godfroy discusses Rough Trade’s decision to set up shop in New York’s Rockefeller Center and why, now more than ever, retail needs to invite shoppers into another world
Tatum Shaw’s eerie photography is inspired by nostalgia
With a handful of editorial and personal projects under his belt, Tatum uses his conceptual muscles to create images that feel both real and imaginary
Can we design a more sustainable internet?
With the internet now accounting for roughly the same amount of carbon emissions as global air travel, we look at what designers can do to help tackle our digital waste problem
Smiley
Why your brand needs an EQ boost
According to Smiley, brands must show more emotional intelligence to connect with consumers on a deeper level
Xavia Chen’s charming animated music video for Amber Kuo’s latest track
Adopting a naïve, illustrated style, Kuo and Chen have worked together to offer a retelling of the classic fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood in the video
How I Got Here: Dapo Adeola
The British-Nigerian illustrator and character designer talks about his break into the creative industries, his experiences with being pigeonholed, plus his plans for the future
Why it pays for brands to go local
In an age of turbulence, brands are seeing the benefits of a localised approach over a global one. Here, Ben Sillence, strategy director at Lewis Moberly, explores what this may mean for designers and creatives
The design legacy of 2 Tone
A major new exhibition at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum in Coventry looks at the history of 2 Tone, the record label behind seminal bands including The Specials, The Selecter, Madness, The Beat and The Bodysnatchers
Verizon Media
Push the boundaries of interactive entertainment
The future is now for ambitious production companies keen to supercharge their ideas using the very latest tech
Early 2000s nightlife in all its chaotic, shiny glory
Matthew Smith’s new book brings together his photographs taken across the flourishing British nightlife scene at the turn of the millennium
Rosie Barker creates sunny, retro vibes in her crisp illustrations
Inspired by comics and Ukiyo-e artists, Barker uses 80s-like gradients and sunset hues to create illustrations that allow the viewer to fully escape
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