Artists design charity masks to support homeless people
Camille Walala, Helen Beard, Craig & Karl and more have created designs as part of Masks for Meals, which is raising funds to feed homeless people in the UK
Extinction Rebellion’s new film paints a hopeful picture of a “gigantic change”
We speak to Passion Pictures about the story behind XR’s powerful new animation, which depicts a future where the world has come together to save the environment
How I Work: Director of Photography Newton Thomas Sigel
Newton Thomas Sigel has created striking aesthetics for a dizzying array of films, from cult action flick Drive to Spike Lee’s new Vietnam War joint Da 5 Bloods. He tells CR what drives him to work across so many genres, and the importance of the DP-director relationship
Black Lives Matter: The revolution will not be commodified
Blackout Tuesday was a week ago; do Black lives still matter? The answer is always. For the first time, corporations have been keen to look like they are agreeing with the fact that Black lives do indeed matter. But for how long?
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Hannah Jacobs on creating animations with a human touch
Our New Talent series highlights visual creatives who are sharing great work on Facebook and Instagram. Here we talk to Hannah Jacobs about her imaginative illustrations and animations
Heinz celebrates “simple greatness” with a new global masterbrand
Everything from Heinz ketchup and mayonnaise to tins of Alphabetti now come under a new masterbrand devised by JKR
Building a brand for an Olympic athlete
JKR has created a playful identity for gymnast Courtney Tulloch, inspired by his signature moves. We talk to JKR and Tulloch about the project and how branding can help athletes grow their following and build a career beyond competitive sport
Charlie Clift documents how vital food banks have been during the pandemic
When Clift began volunteering at his local food bank, he wanted to document the realities of people struggling during this time but also the stories of hope
The challenges of making TV during coronavirus
From Charlie Brooker’s Antiviral Wipe to the first ever lockdown TV drama, we speak to the people behind some of the most popular shows to emerge during the pandemic about their shared mission to keep the nation entertained
How I Work: New Yorker cartoonist Barry Blitt
Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Barry Blitt talks to CR about the pressures of creating New Yorker covers and why he prefers a quiet life in Connecticut
Sony World Photography Awards winners 2020
The World Photography Organisation has announced the top spots for the open, youth, student and professional categories, with Pablo Albarenga winning the prestigious Photographer of the Year title for his series on environmental activism
Vogue Italia’s new issue swaps cover stars for children’s drawings
Following on from its blank white cover that arrived as the world began to lockdown, Vogue Italia’s new issue is both dedicated to and designed by children all over the world
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