How i-D influenced fashion photography
As the iconic magazine turns 40, we examine how i-D’s embrace of subculture and the everyday reverberated across the fashion photography landscape
Festive food falls from the skies in Ikea’s eco-minded Christmas ad
Directed by Ilya Naishuller, Ikea Russia’s weird and wonderful festive campaign acts as a reminder that the holiday season doesn’t have to be marked by over-indulgence
Observations of a portfolio reviewer
After a turbulent year, many creatives are in the process of refreshing their portfolios. But where to start? Here, Clare McNally of McNally Unlimited shares what she has learned from the many, many portfolio reviews she has done online
Behind the scenes of 2020 phenomenon Fall Guys
Lead game designer Joe Walsh discusses the creative process behind hit multiplayer game Fall Guys, including its origins in the world of madcap game shows and why clever design is key to its success
Jonathan Zawada puts a twisted AI spin on Mark Pritchard’s cover art
The Australian artist used generative imagery to create the cover artwork for the producer’s new EP on Warp
Ronan Mckenzie launches new arts space with joint exhibition
Wata, Further Explorations is a collaboration with artist Joy Yamusangie that examines ancestry and cross-cultural connections, and launches online as the debut project hosted by Mckenzie’s new art space Home
What defines studio culture now?
The hotly anticipated follow-up to Unit Editions’ 2009 book, Studio Culture, features insights from the likes of OK-RM and Peepshow about how to start, run and evolve a design studio today
Anna Goodson
Why illustration should be the star of your next campaign
Illustration is becoming an increasingly attractive first-choice option for creative commissioners
What next for the craft aesthetic?
A surge in craft beer and gin companies has popularised a certain kind of quirky design approach, but has the trend run its course, and what does the idea of ‘craft’ mean to drinks brands today?
How I Work: Photographic director Holly Hay
Wallpaper* magazine’s photographic director, Holly Hay, discusses what her day to day looks like and the kind of projects she enjoys working on most
Scarfolk’s dystopian travel guide is a fitting tribute to our turbulent times
Everyone’s favourite Orwellian time warp is hoping to capitalise on the boom in staycations with a printed guide to the area’s ‘outstanding unnatural brutality’
Should food brands look back to look forwards?
BrandOpus associate strategy director Molly Rowan Hamilton delves into the power of nostalgia, and explores the ways food and drinks brands can use it to connect with consumers
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