Exposure: Vivek Vadoliya
Art director Gem Fletcher speaks to photographer Vivek Vadoliya, whose work examines new ways of looking at British Asian identity, for her latest Exposure column
John Lewis releases quirky posters with illustration by Marc Burckhardt
The unusual posters celebrate the reopening of the John Lewis Edinburgh store, and arrive at the same time as a new TV spot from the brand to promote its Anyday range
K-Y’s sex-positive campaign champions female masturbation
To celebrate National Masturbation Month in the US, Elephant has created a series of billboards for K-Y to remove the stigma attached to female pleasure
Mind rebrands to reflect its “fighting spirit”
DesignStudio has updated the mental health charity’s branding, creating a new colour palette and drawing on the organisation’s logo to create a set of squiggly punctuation and design elements
The In-house Life: Evonne Mackenzie, V&A
In the latest in a series of interviews with creatives who are working in-house at brands and organisations, we hear from Evonne Mackenzie, head of design at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London
A family affair: How Rubbish Famzine is put together
Since its first issue in 2013, Rubbish Famzine has built a reputation for being a unique and very collectible magazine. And it’s all created by one family. Here, editor Claire Lim reflects on how the magazine first started and what the family have learned ten issues on
Diet Coke jingle gets an update in glam new spot
Droga5 London’s debut work for Diet Coke is a new campaign film that reminds us to embrace our quirks with a carefree attitude – just because
Cheese is a new magazine for the fromage fanatic
Featuring thoughts from food and culture writers the world over, indie mag Cheese delves into the stories and traditions of the much-loved dairy product
A new exhibition celebrates James Barnor’s pioneering photography
The Bristol show delves into the archives of James Barnor, a photographer of many firsts who captured independence-era Ghana and multicultural London
The unstoppable rise of sneaker culture
A new show at the Design Museum is tracing the journey of the sneaker from sportswear staple to cultural icon. We explore how the marketing strategies of the biggest brands in the game have evolved hand-in-hand with the $80 billion industry
Has the ad industry improved for women directors?
Women filmmakers have racked up long overdue accolades in recent film and TV awards. But what is the state of play in the commercial world?
Asana
Why a new approach to work could save you from burnout
According to the latest research from Asana, we need a radical shift in approach to find the right work-life balance
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