How to survive 2021: Get Inspired
With many of our usual sources of inspiration unavailable right now, where can you get fresh ideas?
New trailer for the BBC celebrates the broadcaster’s creativity
At a time when criticism of the BBC feels more intense than ever, the broadcaster has put together a two-minute film to remind us all of the quality programming it delivers
Ikea’s new ad is all about the frugal life
In a noticeably lighthearted take on environmental issues, the furniture giant’s Fortune Favours the Frugal campaign celebrates the little things people can do to be more eco-friendly
How to survive 2021: Know Your Worth
The next instalment in our survival guide tackles the topic of knowing your worth and what this means in terms of both day rates and integrity
Martin Lambie-Nairn and the power of TV branding
Martin Lambie-Nairn, designer of the Channel 4 logo plus countless pieces of broadcast design for the BBC, died on December 25. Here we look back on the influence of his work
Ask Anna: How can I relaunch my career as a creative in my 40s?
Here, our agony aunt Anna Higgs advises a reader on the best way to begin a new career as an illustrator in her 40s, and in a time of recession and change
Michelle Watt adopts a surreal tone for her fashion photography
The photographer creates highly stylised images that touch upon cultural freedoms, sexual identity and what makes us human
Sophi Miyoko Gullbrants’ ethereal illustrations play with shape and shadow
Having only started freelancing in March of last year, Gullbrants explains how she balances illustration commissions with her day job as a designer at sex toy company Dame
How to survive 2021: Be Productive
How to manage the dreaded pit of procrastination, stop beating yourself up, and get going on that one project you spent all of 2020 thinking about
How I Got Here: Joseph Rodriguez
As a taxi driver in the 70s and 80s, photographer Joseph Rodriguez captured the intensity of New York City from the driver’s seat. He talks to us about his childhood, learning from the greats, and his ‘get close’ mantra
Trends of 2020: The year in film and TV
Streaming giants ruled the roost once again in 2020, while many of us also sought comfort in the familiarity of public service broadcasters, in a year where we’ve essentially been forced to stay glued to our sofas
The best magazine covers of 2020
In a year of flux, magazine covers were dominated by radical change, calls for change and the changemakers themselves. We look back at ten of our favourites
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