Pentagram creates an uplifting brand identity for the Mental Health Coalition
Created by Paula Scher and her team, the identity focuses on a ‘square peg in a round hole’ icon that signifies there is no normal when it comes to mental health
The inspiration behind Mark Titchner’s powerful billboard posters
Collaborating with the Build Hollywood agency family, Titchner has taken over billboard sites across the UK with a typographic work that aims to boost morale. A new short film documents the project
KFC stages a fried chicken comeback in new ad
As the fried chicken behemoth reopens 500 restaurants for delivery, it is taking the opportunity to thank its die-hard fans who have been making DIY KFC during lockdown
How I Work: Location manager Eoin Holohan
The location manager talks to CR about his work on Normal People, finding the right venues for film and TV shoots and helping directors bring their vision to life
A new interactive platform charts Ireland’s relationship with design
From improving everyday lives to transforming the cultural sector, Map Irish Design brings to life findings on projects by Irish designers
How Sue Davies changed the UK’s photography scene
Sue Davies, the founder of the Photographers’ Gallery in London, passed away last month. Here, Diane Smyth looks back at her life and the way the gallery has changed the way the UK thinks about the medium
New Billie film tackles self-conscious apologies on video calls
With video calls now part of the new normal during Covid-19, beauty brand Billie asks us to stop saying sorry for how we look
Ikea has released instructions for building your own home fort
The furniture brand’s newest set of manuals are designed to stave off lockdown boredom, by teaching us how to build fortresses, caves and wigwams out of furniture and household items
Why mentoring can be a vital tool right now
We speak to the people behind three mentoring schemes about why it is valuable for both emerging and senior creatives, how to get the most out of taking part, and why there’s never been a better time than now to give it a go
New BFI campaign brings over 100 years of Japanese cinema to life
The British Film Institute is kicking off its Japan season with a promotional trailer and imagery that channels some of cinema’s most iconic moments into one vision
The legacy of the Golden Arches
As McDonald’s turns 80, Craig Burston, senior lecturer in graphic and media design at UAL’s London College of Communication, considers the impact of the brand’s iconic arches
Step into the surreal world of Oh de Laval’s saucy paintings
The half Polish-half Thai artist’s sultry scenes have earned her legions of fans on social media, including singer Kali Uchis, who she recently collaborated with on the artwork for her new lockdown-inspired EP
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