How to design signage for a Covid-19 world
With a wave of new signage and wayfinding popping up in the wake of coronavirus, CR investigates what it takes to strike the balance between alarm and reassurance
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Great Work: Selfridges, The New Order
Selfridges’ futuristic campaign saw products showcased in virtual worlds, dreamt up by digital artists, offering an unusual take on traditional direct response ads
My Breakthrough Moment: Jon Burgerman
In this series we ask leading creatives to talk about what projects or events kickstarted their careers. Here, artist Jon Burgerman, who has a fondness for googly eyes, talks about how his move to New York City led to a breakthrough in his practice
Gradwatch 2020: Designer Annie Kobyluch, Glasgow School of Art
Designer Annie Kobyluch is one of the ten creatives we’ve selected to feature in our annual Gradwatch showcase, where we put the spotlight on the art and design grads who we feel are producing outstanding creative work
What Would I Change: Eddie Opara, Pentagram
Continuing our series exploring what creatives would change about their industries, we speak to Pentagram partner Eddie Opara about anti-racism, the problem with working digitally, and having a more transparent relationship with clients
LEC identity aims to engage esports fans in lockdown
DesignStudio has created the branding for the League of Legends European Championship, which aims to build a sense of community in light of lockdown measures
Epic Games spoofs Apple 1984 ad in Fortnite fight
Fortnite creator Epic Games has turned to parody in its battle with Apple, releasing a remix of the brand’s classic 1984 ad
Shortlist announced for WaterAid art prize
Artists were asked to explore water and health in their designs, which have been whittled down to 12 finalists by a panel including Grayson Perry and Jean Jullien
What Would I Change: George Gottl
The co-founder and CCO of Uxus highlights the ways in which retail brands need to consider how the pandemic has impacted their consumers and what they can do to engage with them
At the epicentre of the Covid-19 pandemic in New York
Photographer Philip Montgomery was at the forefront of documenting the coronavirus crisis in New York. He reflects on the experience here, in a conversation with Gem Fletcher
How I Got Here: Fvckrender
From a restaurant job to commissions for the likes of Dior and Lil Nas X, Frederic Duquette – the man behind Fvckrender – tells CR how he taught himself to make surreal, mind-bending digital art
Celebrating the social media challenge that got us through lockdown
The Getty Museum Challenge was a firm favourite during lockdown, challenging people to recreate some of the world’s most famous artworks using only what they had to hand. A new book documents some of the best efforts
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