How I Got Here: Ellen Lupton
The writer, curator and designer tells CR why we should all care about typography, why design thinking is so important right now, and what it’s like to be the author of over 20 books
Accidental Type Tales
Look at Instagram and you’ll discover a growing interest by designers in unique typefaces, which have been changed or created by time or the weather. Mark Sinclair investigates the trend for CR
Futr’s new identity puts a human face on AI
Lantern has rebranded chatbot company Futr to focus less on the technology, and more on the “emotional benefits” it offers
Exposure: Heather Hazzan
In the latest edition of her regular Exposure column for Creative Review, art director Gem Fletcher profiles photographer Heather Hazzan, whose former experiences as a model have given her an intimate, emotional style behind the camera
Natasha Jen on being creative during a crisis
For any creatives struggling through current events, Pentagram partner Natasha Jen has some calm words of wisdom – as well as thoughts on how the industry might be different post-coronavirus
Lia Kantrowitz’s airbrush-style editorial illustrations embrace the surreal
Designer by day and illustrator by night, Lia Kantrowitz takes inspiration from old cartoons and ads to create work that combines garish characters with vivid colours
The Lowdown: how brands can use social during lockdowns
As part of Xeim’s new content series The Lowdown, CR’s Rachael Steven spoke with We Are Social’s Mobbie Nazir about how brands can approach social media during the Covid-19 crisis. You can listen to their conversation in full here
Exploring the enduring influence of heraldry in design
Logo nerds flocked to read Counter-Print’s book of heraldry-inspired designs first time around. As the publisher returns with Modern Heraldry: Volume Two, we dissect the relationship between the ancient technique and modern day branding
The New York Times for Kids editions
These stunning editions of the New York Times for Kids combine brilliant design with excellent content. Words: Aimée McLaughlin
Burger King: Your Way, Way Better brand identity
The new rebrand for Burger King by JKR was a huge hit with audiences and designers alike when it launched in the new year. Words: Aimée McLaughlin
Hackney Church brand identity
OMSE has brought a fresh new feel to Hackney Church in London, which helps articulate its many offerings to the community. Words: Aimée McLaughlin
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