The photography show charting 80 years in the UK and Ireland
The Martin Parr Foundation is offering up photographs from its collection that capture historic moments and everyday life since the post-war period
Good Reads: Munchies is a book about eating and being eaten
The delectable new publication from Scandi publisher Nuda focuses on our complex relationship with what we put in our mouths, and includes contributions from David Shrigley and Lykke Li
Old Spice’s classic ads get a TikTok reboot
TikTok Creative Lab worked with UK-based social media stars including Munya Chawawa and Niall Gray to give The Man Your Man Could Smell Like a makeover fit for 2021
Does Amazon need to worry about design?
Its seductive promise of friction-free shopping has helped it become the world’s biggest retailer, without the need for a beautiful brand experience. As Amazon now joins the physical retail world, has it moved beyond the need to worry about ‘good’ design or aesthetics?
Artists reimagine vinyl records for charity
David Shrigley, Shepard Fairey and Jeremy Deller are among over 30 artists who have turned rare test pressings and vinyl into artworks for a fundraiser
For one week only: access the CR archive for free!
Running from today until May 31, all readers can access the Creative Review archive entirely for free, where you can browse over 400 issues of the magazine, stretching back to 1980
Behind the punchy covers of SZ Magazin
The weekly German newspaper supplement has a track record of publishing abstract and playful images. We talk to Thomas Kartsolis and Birthe Steinbeck from the art direction team about risk, deadlines and the joy of analogue tricks
Apple shows commitment to data privacy in new ad
The spot is the latest from the brand to demonstrate its commitment to privacy on its iPhones, and introduces its new Tracking Transparency tool which allows users to opt out of data tracking
It’s a battle for the eyeballs in ITV’s Drama vs Reality campaign
Reality TV celebs take on drama stars in a new ITV campaign from Uncommon, which sees the two worlds go head to head in a fight for viewers’ attention
The evolution of advertising in the home
Technology and the internet of things will embed advertising even further into our homes, via ever-evolving products. While this may sound unnerving, it doesn’t necessarily need to be a bad thing, says Neil Cooper at Rehab
Designers respond to the latest Israel-Palestine crisis
As protests against the events in Gaza and Israel mount around the world, designers have shared artworks across social media calling for change. Here, Sana Iqbal speaks to some about the works they posted and their feelings on the conflict
Inside the mind-bending world of Alice in Wonderland
From Walt Disney to Salvador Dalí, the influence of Lewis Carroll’s iconic children’s book runs deep through popular culture. A new blockbuster exhibition at the V&A in London takes us down the rabbit hole of its fascinating history
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