Dexter McLean’s powerful photography examines the overlooked
The London-based photographer captures portraits that foreground underrepresented stories, including his series redressing the portrayal of people living with disabilities
Visbii’s playful illustrations push the boundaries of the human form
The illustrator – real name Amber Day – worked primarily as an art director before a motorbike accident led to an obsession with creative process and a determination to pursue illustration
Match’s rebrand positions it as “a beloved service rather than a convenient game”
Collins has overhauled the dating service’s identity, introducing a noticeably quieter approach, with a grown up vibe
The End is a tea brand designed for the apocalypse
Madrid agency Niiiiice has launched a satirical new tea company, offering a range of herbal infusions for various end-of-world scenarios
Seven Clean Seas’ new identity rejects sustainable branding clichés
Created by London studio 20something, the social enterprise’s utilitarian new look aims to reflect its “hands-on” approach to saving our oceans
Is creative education falling behind?
The government has been clear about the importance of the creative industries to the economy, but if it wants to support them, it needs to rethink the increasing lack of support for studying creative subjects, says Kingston University vice-chancellor Steven Spier
Inside the design boom at ad agencies
We talk to Wieden + Kennedy Portland, Droga5 London and Mother Design about bringing together design and advertising work under one roof, and the perception of design work produced at ad agencies
Ludwick Hernandez channels his fears into absurdly funny illustrations
Using an iPad to create his works, Hernandez pulls inspiration from artists, magazines and album covers to create his offbeat illustrations
Could the New European Bauhaus inspire the UK?
The UK can no longer participate in the EU’s ambitious new initiative, but perhaps it will inspire the British design community to define its own visions for the future, says Patrick Burgoyne
Margot Lévêque on why good typography shouldn’t be rushed
Graphic and type designer Margot Lévêque talks about the importance of taking your time when designing and the problems with Instagram-based type foundries
An event by the Designer’s Workshop is addressing visibility in design
The collective’s upcoming virtual event, Visibility X Dsgn, aims to provide a space for Black makers to share and engage in transparent discussion
CR’s pick of the 2021 Super Bowl ads
While the pandemic inevitably ushered in some changes to this year’s Super Bowl, we saw some familiar trends in the advertising around the big game
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