Pentagram gives Fedrigoni a minimal new look
The historic Italian paper company enlisted the help of Pentagram partner Harry Pearce and his team to rethink its wordmark and ladder motif
Do you have to suffer for your ads?
Advertising is known for its long hours culture, where creatives give their all to their clients. But does it really have to be so painful?
Manjit Thapp on the emotional power of illustration
Fresh from releasing her first book, we speak to Manjit Thapp about using illustration as a tool to express emotions, and how she creates her distinctive artworks using a combination of analogue and digital media
Hudson Christie on the playful process behind his uncanny illustrations
Using a clever combination of 2D and 3D, the Canadian illustrator’s textural creations have attracted clients including the New York Times and Bloomberg Businessweek
Wieden + Kennedy creates an intense spot for the new F1 season
The 2021 F1 season starts in Bahrain on Sunday. To mark the occasion, Wieden + Kennedy has created a spot which focuses on the emotional impact the sport has on its fans
A sleek new look for New Holland Brewing Co
The Michigan beer brand has been given a new look by Design Bridge that aims to honour its Midwestern-Dutch heritage while attracting craft beer fans
The In-House Life: Ed Morris, AB InBev
In the latest article in our series exploring how working life differs for creatives at in-house agencies, we hear from Ed Morris, ECD at draftLine Europe, the in-house agency for brewer AB InBev
Morcos Key’s community-based approach to design
The Brooklyn studio examines ideas around community and identity through its design practice. We talk to founders Wael Morcos and Jon Key about finding their way in New York, the role of identity in their work and the Arabic type renaissance
JR explores the concept of age in new children’s book
Known for his large-scale projects, the French artist’s new book introduces people from around the world from the ages of one to 100
Motion designer Nina-Lou Giachetti describes her creative process
With a love of creating music videos, short films and title sequences, Giachetti is inspired by everything from architecture to pieces of art
Jazz Grant’s collage art is a patchwork of history and emotion
The London-based artist has created remarkable collages for Burberry, FIFA and Gucci. She talks to us about her process and how her beginnings in fashion translate to collage
Rachel Seidu’s photography captures what she sees around her
The Lagos-based photographer is inspired by her environment and favours close crops to capture the emotions of her subjects
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