How adaptability can make or break a studio
Mike Moloney, founder of design and animation studio, Art&Graft, reflects on how being adaptable, in all senses of the word, has allowed him to build a business that is now celebrating its tenth birthday
Orwell gets a neon-tinged makeover in new Penguin series
Australian artist Heath Kane has reimagined the covers of four George Orwell classics in his trademark subversive style
Reverting to Type exhibition features protest posters by 100 letterpress artists
The online exhibition features a mix of famous names and less-heard voices, who all use letterpress techniques to express their feelings on a range of contemporary issues
Meatable’s new branding pitches cultivated meat as ‘the new natural’
Studio Koto has given the cultivated meat company a facelift that ditches both industrial farming and stuffy labs in favour of animals retiring in a rural idyll
Sam Pilling on his cinematic approach to directing
Sam Pilling has crafted brilliant music videos and ads for everyone from DJ Shadow to Ikea. Here, the director discusses the importance of grabbing any opportunity that comes your way when you’re starting out and the beauty of a creative brief based on a single idea
Photographer Cassian Gray honours the humble postal worker
Through his series, The Posties, Gray has been able to connect with others during a time when the world feels ever more closed off and insular
Denizen Works: in praise of off-kilter creativity
Murray Kerr, founder of architecture practice Denizen Works, shares his purposefully ‘naïve’ approach to design and discusses the challenges of leading his studio off the beaten path
How storytelling is at the heart of the Nike brand
A new book on Nike, published by Phaidon, demonstrates the core role that marketing and storytelling play at the sportswear brand, and – as this extract reveals – how the Air Max shoe came to define its future approach
The evolution of street art
While art shown indoors may have temporarily lost its audience to the pandemic, street art is on the rise. Here, Hazel Davis reflects on how the medium is growing ever more part of the art establishment, yet can still be used as a force for change
Hollie Fernando’s dreamlike imagery pays homage to classical paintings
The Brighton-based photographer draws inspiration from the Pre-Raphaelite era for her striking images, using analogue film and a meticulous darkroom process to create her own fantastical worlds
Musa Okwonga’s latest book comes with 1,000 rainbow covers
Every copy of In The End It Was All About Love, published by Rough Trade Books, is unique, thanks to its hand screen-printed jacket by Tommy Davidson-Hawley
Photography Next panel discussion: Watch again here
Last week, Creative Review hosted a panel talk with a series of experts which looked at the ways in which the photography industry needs to change. You can watch the discussion again here
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