May Safwat tackles privacy with life-size model of Edward Snowden’s head
The artist has created a 3D model of the famous whistleblower that also prevents smart home devices from listening in to our conversations
Spotify’s 2020 Wrapped campaign thanks the artists who kept us going
With its annual campaign, Spotify recognises and celebrates the stories from the artists, creators and listeners who helped us make it through this year
How concerts went virtual for Covid-19
We speak to Kate Moross and Rob Sinclair about bringing the concert experience into people’s homes for Kylie Minogue’s recent Infinite Disco show, and how everything from streams to video games are changing our perceptions of what live music can look like
Phoebe Bridgers and Phoebe Waller-Bridge team up on surreal new video
The ‘David Lynchian’ inspired promo for Bridgers’ track, Savior Complex, stars Normal People’s Paul Mescal alongside a brilliantly cast chihuahua in a superhero cape
Save a Life Drawing is raffling illustrators’ work for Breast Cancer Now
Artists including Jasmin Sehra, Alva Skog and Marylou Faure have all contributed original pieces, featuring people affected by breast cancer, to the Save a Life Drawing raffle
The photographers documenting their families
Four photographers tell us why they were drawn to documenting their families and the joys and pitfalls that can come with it
New book Auto Erotica delves into the titillating world of car brochures
From a racy flick book for the Ford Cortina Mark III to a poster promoting the ‘sheer logic’ of the Reliant Robin, Jonny Trunk’s latest ephemera-themed project draws on his childhood love of collecting British car brochures
Dave Swindells captures the spirit of rave in Ibiza ‘89
A new book from Idea publishes photojournalist Dave Swindells’ images of Ibiza in 1989, which express the joy, freedom and wonder of 80s ravers
How arts and crafts bring the Good Life
Lockdown has prompted a renewed interest in craft skills. Here, Hazel Davis talks to Charlie Gladstone, founder of the crafts and music festival the Good Life Experience, about the importance of creativity and why an interest in crafts should live beyond Covid
How I Work: Oliver Munday
The Atlantic’s senior art director discusses discovering book design, how he brought a literary sensibility to redesigning one of America’s oldest magazines, and what the end of the Trump era means for political design more broadly
Oliver Jeffers adds a cheery touch to the Rockefeller Center for Christmas
The artist has created a series of illustrations channelling the holiday spirit, which are being displayed in and around the iconic New York building and on the visitors’ map
Studio Pi
Life through a different lens
Studio PI links talented photographers from underrepresented groups of people with a creative industry hungry to commission them
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