Coke releases enjoyably weird ad soundtracked by Tyler, the Creator
The new ad is all about the feeling a Coke gives you, prompting some wild body popping and eyebrow dancing
How car UX design is leapfrogging into the future
Paul Woods, CEO and CCO of Edenspiekermann, discusses the sci-fi future of car interface design, and the challenges of taking drivers from buttons and levers into a new screen- and voice-led experience
Dan W Jacobs creates animated music video for Kero Kero Bonito
Based on an mythical tale involving towers and royalty, Jacobs combines traditional hand-drawn animation with 3D techniques for the promo
A decade in logo design: what’s changed?
As Michael Evamy publishes a revised version of his book Logo, he looks back at the big developments in the field over the past decade or so
The rise of the editorial gif
We speak to three illustrators and an art director about the benefits of using gifs over traditional illustration for editorial commissions
Designer Helen Rabbitte’s work offers nostalgia with a contemporary twist
The designer and art director experiments with shape and type for music industry clients including Columbia Records, Universal Music and Peggy Gou
Yolt’s campaign blames bad spending habits on our unruly lizard brains
Uncommon’s Unthink Money campaign for the financial app features a scaly mascot and a series of long form copy ads that demystify the science behind spending splurges
Palace Artois is the brand collab you didn’t see coming
Beer and skateboards work together in perfect harmony in this somewhat surprising collaboration, which takes viewers into a surreal world of brand mash-ups
A look inside in-app advertising
With audiences increasingly turning to their phones and tablets for entertainment in lockdown, in-app advertising is booming. Yet it is often creatively uninspiring and annoying – why? Emily Gosling investigates
Ghetts on creating an album campaign during Covid
As Ghetts releases new album Conflict of Interest, we speak to the rapper, along with creative director Nathan Tettey and animator Ruffmercy, about adapting and innovating amid the uncertainty of the pandemic
The art of Arlo Parks
Fresh from releasing her debut album, we speak to Arlo Parks and regular collaborator Molly Burdett about the series of thought-provoking music videos they’ve created together, and the value of the artist-director relationship
Zohar Dvir animates a bubble-filled fantasy world for Teddi Gold
The musician’s Thought Bubbles music video explores the boundaries between real and make-believe through the experiences of a girl and her cat
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