Documenting the drag explosion
Armed with her camera, Linda Simpson found herself at the heart of New York’s burgeoning drag scene in the 80s. Her new book gives an insight into the hedonistic heights and melancholic lows that came to define the era
A new virtual exhibition traces the history of electronic music
Hosted online through Google Arts & Culture, the collection combines archival material and digital tools to spotlight the pioneers, evolution and legacy of electronic music
Nike promotes maternity range with powerful new ad
Released to coincide with Mother’s Day in the UK, Nike’s new ad shows that pregnancy and motherhood doesn’t have to get in the way of being sporty (or even being a super athlete)
Why we should take laughter more seriously
Leaders might shy away from humour during difficult times. Yet, as leadership coach Tanya Livesey points out, laughter is one of the most powerful ways to help your team bond
The colourful characters of Munya Chawawa
Munya Chawawa has garnered legions of followers through his whip-smart videos and characters, which he shares online. Here, he discusses the importance of craft and the challenges of 60-second satire
Otta’s rebrand stands out in a sea of ‘corporate blue’ jobs boards
Ragged Edge has overhauled the recruitment platform’s visual identity, using stretchy, shouty type and a bright colour palette to stand out from the more functional jobs board competitors
Radio 2 becomes one of the family in quirky new campaign
Presenters including Sara Cox and Rylan Clark-Neal join some enjoyably awkward family photos, complete with matching outfits, disgruntled children and swathes of 80s lycra
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How to push VFX boundaries under pressure
With ever-tighter time and budget constraints, studios need to be smart to take advantage of emerging creative opportunities
New ad The Hiring Chain shows the wider benefits of inclusive hiring
Released ahead of World Down Syndrome Day, and set to a soundtrack by Sting, the ad shows how inclusive hiring can set off a chain of new opportunities
An oral history of the Old Spice ads
First launched in 2010, Wieden + Kennedy Portland’s shirtless one-shot ads for P&G brand Old Spice turned heads and spawned a cascade of spinoffs. We retrace how the ads were made with the creatives as well as The Man himself, Isaiah Mustafa
Nick Dahlen’s vibrant artworks play with shape and shadow
The Minneapolis-based artist and designer twists objects and bodies into curved, rhythmic artworks, which have appeared in commissions for album artwork and restaurants
Studio DBD reveals a jaunty identity for Manchester’s Where There’s a Well
Briefed to create something “irreverent and quirky” for a new bar and restaurant, the studio brought together some local history and a plucky frog mascot
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