A new book series unveils women authors’ real names
The #ReclaimHerName book collection is rejecting the male pseudonyms of 25 authors, republishing well-known titles under the real names of the women who wrote them
Daniel Benneworth-Gray on the joy of collage
Our design correspondent, Daniel Benneworth-Gray, has rediscovered a love of the printed page via his own bookshelves and quickly finds himself cutting and pasting for real
Can sound make us care more about nature?
Artist Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg talks to us about her machine learning installation inspired by birdsong, and why sound is a powerful tool in engaging people on the topic of the environment
Billie Eilish fronts optimistic new campaign on Gen Z and tech
Saatchi & Saatchi London’s new film for Deutsche Telekom stars the 18-year-old music sensation addressing preconceptions about young people’s use of tech
How I Work: Intimacy Coordinator Ita O’Brien
The intimacy coordinator has worked on TV shows including Sex Education, Normal People and I May Destroy You to help actors feel empowered in intimate scenes on screen. She talks about her work and why brands and advertisers need to take notice of it too
Michel and Olivier Gondry create new animated music video for Idles
Created in collaboration with WePresent, the video for Model Village brings small-town mentality to life through paper collage and CGI
TikTok
Why TikTok’s fully sound-on platform is the next creative frontier
In the latest in our partner content series, produced in partnership with TikTok for Business, we explore how TikTok’s music libraries and audio editing tools are helping take creation to a whole new level
New Snickers ad offers a witty reflection of lockdown life
The new ad from the chocolate brand, created by BBDO NY, light-heartedly reflects some of the unexpected perils that come with our emergence from lockdown
Why flexible working should now be standard practice for creative businesses
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many businesses to fully adapt to flexible working. Tanya Livesey explains why this should be a mandate going forward for creative businesses
Sophie Harris-Taylor wins Equal Lens photography prize
Equal Lens, a platform championing the work of women and non-binary photographers, held a competition of images inspired by lockdown. The winning work, here, is by British photographer Sophie Harris-Taylor
David Pearson gives Camus a fresh look for Penguin
The book designer has put an abstract spin on three of Albert Camus’ classic novels, including The Plague, The Outsider and The Fall
Sci-fi goes minimal in Penguin’s new book series
The new Penguin Classics Science Fiction collection seeks to challenge stereotypes around the genre, right down to the cover designs, which subvert expectations
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