Morag Myerscough’s Paris artwork is an optimistic take on current times
The eight-metre tall installation, located close to the Pompidou Centre, is a brightly coloured counterpoint to the idea of the ‘new normal’
Playgirl is back
Playgirl magazine has returned as an annual print edition, with a total redesign by Buero New York’s Alex Wiederin and a cover featuring a pregnant Chloë Sevigny
Ten years of NTS Radio
Born with the intention of showcasing London’s underground arts and music scene, NTS Radio is now renowned for offering new perspectives on music, as well as creating unexpected audio experiences for brands
Immerse yourself in the world of Accidentally Wes Anderson
The cult Instagram account celebrating real-life Anderson-esque moments has been reimagined in book form – complete with a foreword written by the director himself
Five photographers interpret anxiety in Wellcome Covid-19 project
Wellcome commissioned five international image-makers to create a body of work in response to the mental health fallout of the coronavirus pandemic
Making sense of life with Nolan Ryan Trowe
In projects including Revelations in a Wheelchair, US photographer Nolan Ryan Trowe has shone a light on some of the narratives that are missing from the mainstream. Here, he talks about being labelled and how photography helps him understand himself
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
Great Work: D&AD’s augmented reality awards
An innovative AR filter on Instagram Stories helped give this year’s D&AD Pencil winners their moment in the spotlight in lieu of a staged event
Political satire in the age of social media
CR speaks to a cartoonist, illustrator and collage-based satirist to find out how depictions of political figures can change, specifically Boris Johnson, and the impact of social media on political satire
YouTube Advertising
How fashion and style-focused brands can better connect with audiences on YouTube
As the popularity of fashion, beauty and lifestyle videos on YouTube continues to rise, brands are finding deeper, more meaningful ways to engage people.
How I Got Here: Illustrator Serge Bloch
The French illustrator and author talks to us about why he entered the world of illustration at just the right time and why humour is more important than ever
A new book documents Paul Thomas Anderson’s 30-year creative journey
Little White Lies has collaborated with publisher Abrams to create Masterworks, an illustrated tome packed with archival photos, stills, essays and interviews all about the director’s films
Home brewing gets a fresh face in Studio Blackburn’s latest project
The London-based studio was tasked with creating a brand identity for The Greater Good Fresh Brewing Co and its innovative new brewing device – aptly named The Pinter
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