Extreme Pain, but also Extreme Joy by Maggie Shannon
Maggie Shannon’s stunning photo series documents the work of a number of midwives in Los Angeles during the pandemic
Ecosystems of Healing by Samira Saidi
In this striking photo series, Samira Saidi explores how mental health and wellbeing is addressed in different cultures across the world
Flying Stars by Todd Antony
Todd Antony documents The Salone Flying Star Amputees, a football team born out of the civil war in Sierra Leone
South of the River by Nico Froehlich
Recent graduate Nico Froehlich explores everyday life in south-east London in this meditative set of images
Type tool Hypha turns letters into shrooms
Pentagram’s Jody Hudson-Powell and Luke Powell have designed a digital tool based on mushroom growth simulation algorithms, which lets users ‘grow’ fungi-esque type
On the joy of Bookshop
A new online shop is helping support local bookshops at a crucial time; and also providing Daniel Benneworth-Gray with an opportunity to make a list of his favourite design titles
Against all odds, Fact magazine returns to print
Despite a turbulent landscape for both music and publishing, the magazine has reprised its print format after 12 years, with longevity in mind. We take a closer look at the first issue and its new visual language
New film addresses the effects of bereavement on children
Luke Brookner directs the film – originally made for Children’s Grief Awareness Week – which is a moving portrayal of the difficult reminders people face after the loss of a loved one
The American Dream retold through mid-century railroad graphics
New book Logomotive: Railroad Graphics and the American Dream traces the history of advertising and design across the US railway network through archival photographs and ephemera collected during the 60s and 70s
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