Pornhub ad for new sex toy range urges us to put down the cucumbers
The latest ad from Pornhub uses the medium of song to point out that its products make a better choice for sexual exploits than our DIY options
In Your Face: Paul Trevor’s extreme close-ups illustrate the 1980s class divide
Snapped in the City of London and neighbouring Brick Lane, the photographer’s new book of black-and-white close-up shots is a reminder of the stark contrasts of Thatcherite Britiain
Creative Collaborators: Charlie Engman and Kathleen McCain Engman
In a new series that looks into what makes for a successful creative partnership, we speak to photographer Charlie Engman and his mother, Kathleen McCain Engman, about their decade-long collaboration
Eaze’s refreshed branding is a defiant celebration of cannabis
San Francisco studio Born & Bred has designed an updated identity for Cali weed company Eaze, using it to tap into the best bits of cannabis culture
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Reimagining Christmas: positive vibes in tough times
How Pinterest’s festive talent search with The Dots gives hard-hit freelancers and furloughed creatives a boost
How brands can truly make a difference
As part of a Festival of Marketing panel, director and writer Richard Curtis joined WWF’s Tanya Steele and Reckitt Benckiser’s Fabrice Beaulieu to discuss the part that brands can play in tackling the climate crisis
Unpacking the visual legacy of Mary Ellen Mark
Conceived and edited by Martin Bell, Mary Ellen Mark’s husband and frequent collaborator, The Book of Everything features over 600 images by the late photographer
Photographer Jon Ervin explores masculinity and identity in his projects
Inspired by the everyday and the rural landscapes of his childhood, Jon Ervin creates thought-provoking images for personal projects and sleek fashion editorials
Behind the scenes at Spitting Image
Satirical puppet show Spitting Image is back after a 24-year hiatus, and features everyone from President Trump’s tweeting anus to a James Corden-Cats hybrid. Here, we speak to the creatives behind the programme’s unique brand of public service satire
RA Summer Exhibition and Bloomberg New Contemporaries go digital
The two exhibitions, both key moments in the UK art calendar, have created unusual digital experiences to reach wider audiences this year
Google’s new Gmail logo says goodbye to the red envelope
Google has launched Google Workspace, a new umbrella name to house all of its productivity apps, and the rebrand includes an update to Gmail’s classic red envelope
Creative Collaborators: Richard Brim and Martin Beverley, adam&eveDDB
In a new series examining what makes for a successful creative partnership, we speak to adam&eveDDB’s chief creative officer Richard Brim and chief strategy officer Martin Beverley about being the yin to each other’s yang
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