The best (and worst) of hand sanitiser ads
From Bish Bash Bosh to an Irvine Welsh-style muse on the ‘joys’ of commuting, we take a closer look at the recent hits and misses of hand sanitiser ads
How might pitching change post-lockdown?
Coronavirus has forced the creative industry to adapt overnight, but does that extend to pitching, or is it as wasteful and stress-inducing as ever? CR investigates what might change post-Covid
Can creativity build a better post-Covid city?
The pandemic has prompted cities around the world to reconsider everything from parks and public transport to the way high streets work. Emma Tucker explores why good design is the way forward for greener, more sustainable spaces that keep us all happy and healthy
Camille Walala has brightened up a dull east London high street
The artist’s trademark lines and squiggles have landed on London’s Leyton High Road, as part of her crowdfunded Walala Parade artwork
Škoda’s latest ad captures the awkwardness of falling asleep in a car
For Škoda France, agency Rosapark and photographer Sophie Ebrard have teamed up to capture the napping positions of people in cars to highlight a new add-on for the brand’s vehicles that help snoozing passengers feel more comfortable
The LA 2028 Olympics has unveiled an ever-changing logo
Athletes and celebrities across Los Angeles have had a hand in the 2028 Olympics logo, contributing their own versions of the ‘A’ to create an ever-changing symbol
Ask Anna: How can I get the recognition I deserve as a freelancer?
Our agony aunt Anna Higgs offers advice on how to get due recognition – and maybe even an awards mention – when you’re a freelancer
Universal Everything’s Emergence recreates the crowd experience in VR
A timely new game release from Universal Everything pits players against a virtual reality crowd, designed to evoke “elaborate patterns of human behaviour at a huge scale”
How to brand a sustainable business
Previously, sustainable branding found itself firmly stuck in the eco-cliché trap, conjuring up images of green rolling hills, earthy tones, and the obligatory leaf motif. But this is changing, writes Aimée McLaughlin
Mandy Barker on documenting an ocean of plastic
Through her beautiful images of manmade waste, photographer Mandy Barker has highlighted the ugly truth about plastic pollution. Rachael Steven talks to her about her creative process
A call for a radical reimagining of life to combat the climate crisis
Tackling the climate crisis will take imagination and grit, attributes that creatives and designers have in abundance. Here, Pentagram and Do The Green Thing’s Ashley Johnson, Katee Hui and Naresh Ramchandani explain how creatives can help create change
The work of Genie Kausto is pumped full of camp fantasy
Evanie Frausto and George Kan work under the alias Genie Kausto and create work which fuses their talents of hair, beauty and photography to create quirky alternate realities
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