A new ad from the AA aims to get you driving again
The AA introduces a charming new character, Tukker the dog, in a bid to remind us of ‘that feeling’, which driving in the summer can provoke
Viagra Connect ad focuses on love and relationships
The new campaign aims to raise conversations around the impact that stress and anxiety can have on relationships, and how Viagra Connect may be a solution
Jean Jullien’s colourful characters take to the great outdoors
The illustrator’s latest creations form part of annual arts festival Le Voyage à Nantes, where giant artworks and outdoor sculptures are dotted in and around the French city throughout the summer period
New Audible ad points out that you don’t need to move to travel
With summer holiday options severely straitened this year, it may be better to just travel in your mind, says a new ad from audiobook firm Audible
What Would I Change: Caterina Bianchini, Studio Nari
The designer and founder of Studio Nari kicks off our series exploring what creatives would change about their industry following this enforced period of lockdown and reflection
R/GA creates a tasty new website for Le Creuset
The creative agency has worked with Le Creuset to overhaul its digital presence – starting with the launch of a colourful website that aims to offer more than just a place to shop
How coronavirus helped The Big Issue go digital
When the pandemic struck, The Big Issue lost 80% of its revenue overnight. As the magazine’s vendors finally return to selling on the streets, CR looks at how a combination of quick-thinking and creativity has helped them stay afloat during the crisis
A new London billboard campaign is spotlighting Black art
The outdoor project run by Tanaka Saburi is showcasing artworks by twelve contemporary visual artists around London
Exposure: Georgie Wileman
In the latest instalment of Exposure, CR’s column examining exciting new photographers, art director Gem Fletcher looks at the work of Georgie Wileman, which shines a light on the human struggles that often go unseen
Festival of Marketing returns for 2020, in a digital format
Festival of Marketing is returning in October for five days of live, pre-recorded and on-demand content, including – for the first time – a day devoted to exploring creative effectiveness
Why advertising needs to stop the shaming
Most advertising makes us unhappy: it’s designed to set unrealistic standards that make us feel ashamed of how we look and live, in order to sell products. But change is coming, says We Are Pi’s Mark Lester
Amstel’s new identity is designed for beer drinkers all over the world
Created by Elmwood London, the refreshed identity hones in on the lager brand’s distinctive red and white roundel emblem, and is intended to be flexible enough to work across local markets on a global scale
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