Cadbury has been given a tasty new look
Design agency Bulletproof adds a contemporary twist to the brand’s historic identity, reimagining classic elements such as the Cadbury Dairy Milk Glass and a Half symbol
How small businesses are getting each other through coronavirus
We look at how a community of small business owners in Amsterdam are leaning on each other for everything from financial advice to emotional support during the pandemic, and what other creative businesses can learn from their experience
Behind the scenes with a Hollywood casting director
Jennifer Venditti, casting director behind Euphoria, Uncut Gems and Honey Boy, talks to us about finding the right person to convey personal stories, and the balancing act of casting first timers opposite Hollywood stars
From My Window helps explain lockdown to kids
R/GA London has created an illustrated story that narrates lockdown through the eyes of a cooped up chick, in a bid to help children find some positivity during quarantine
&Walsh’s identity for SuperShe puts a fresh face on empowering women
Jessica Walsh and her team created a colourful visual identity for the women’s community app, eschewing the singular ‘girl boss’ stereotype often associated with feminist brands
The Lowdown: Nils Leonard on brands, creativity and coronavirus
As part of The Lowdown, a new series of content from Xeim’s brands, CR’s editor Eliza Williams was in conversation with Uncommon Creative Studio’s Nils Leonard. You can listen to their chat here
How I Work: Jimmy Turrell
The graphic artist talks to CR about creating enigmatic album art, trawling charity shops for inspiration and putting a contemporary spin on collage
How Clap for our Carers is bringing the UK together
Every Thursday at 8pm the people of Britain have been clapping and cheering for all the key workers who are leading the fight against coronavirus. Here, CR speaks to the woman behind the campaign that captured the mood of the nation
Liberty brings its civil rights fight up to date with a new identity
Created by North, the civil liberties organisation’s new branding is intended to be a “rallying cry” for the next generation of its politically engaged membership base
Is a remote working revolution coming for creatives?
Koto founder James Greenfield discusses whether coronavirus has changed his mind on remote working, and if it heralds a bigger shift for the way the creative industry operates
Ask Anna: How can our team bond from a distance?
For her latest column, our agony aunt Anna Higgs addresses a question so many of us are asking right now: how can you work successfully with your colleagues – or even start a new job – remotely?
British Red Cross asks us all to be kind in new poster campaign
The charity has teamed up with creatives including Anthony Burrill and Supermundane on its new campaign, Kindness will keep us together, which has been coordinated by VCCP
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