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Get a whiff of normality again with this lockdown candle collection
Uncommon and Earl of East have teamed up to bring us some of the scents we’ve missed the most in quarantine – with a set of candles that capture the thrilling fragrance of spilt beer, cut grass and salty popcorn
A new photo book is reviving the glory days of Butlin’s
Barry Lewis’ new book takes a nostalgic look back at Britain’s most famous holiday resort in the 1980s
The role religion can play in a creative practice
CR speaks to four creatives about their relationship with religion and the role it plays within the different projects they work on
Mary Katrantzou’s new campaign is an ode to vintage-style stamps
With photo shoots called off, the designer’s new collection is being brought to life in a beautiful campaign that reinforces the illustration renaissance in the fashion world
Trying to demystify memes? Don’t.
Brands may long for the success achieved on social by memes. But while they can learn from their magic, trying to replicate them is a step too far, says Ayoade Zahrah Bamgboye, strategic planner at Grey London
How I Work: Michael Lee, Oatly creative director
Oat drink brand Oatly is at the forefront of the plant-based revolution – and it has divided audiences in the process. Creative director Michael Lee talks to us about working in this landscape, building a voice founded upon Swedish humility, and embracing noise
Jean Jullien’s new show delves into the art of the everyday
The French illustrator is showing off his paintbrush skills in the virtual exhibition Home Slice, which depicts beautifully mundane scenes that we can all relate to at the moment
Sander Joon finds the sonic beauty in the mundane in his short Sounds Good
Estonian animator Sander Joon depicts a boom operator on his quest to capture the sounds of fungus in this surreal animation
Animators unite to put a positive spin on lockdown
Flatten The Curve is a new compilation of over 90 animated clips that look at the small pleasures and unusual habits that come with life under lockdown
New BBC One idents reflect life in lockdown
The new set of idents for BBC One portray the everyday activities that are keeping us all going in lockdown, including cups of tea, workouts in the garden, and isolation discos
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