Alice Saey creates a hypnotic video for Jo Goes Hunting’s latest track
The Parisian animator’s music video for Jo Goes Hunting creates a rich visual universe of shape-shifting patterns and figures
Tanya Livesey on the art of feedback
Giving or receiving feedback can be a daunting prospect. Yet it is vital for creating a working environment that is respectful, confident and productive. Here, leadership coach Tanya Livesey offers some tips and advice on the best way to approach it
Hornbach embraces al fresco loving in new ad
Heimat’s latest for the German DIY store gets up close and personal with garden critters engaging in some intimate time this spring
BMW delves into its brand history as it unveils new logo
The luxury car brand’s new identity is geared towards the digital sphere, and exposes the challenges of designing for modern times and multiple formats
The changing face of reality TV
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the launch of Big Brother in the UK, the show that first began our love/hate affair with reality TV. We delve into how the genre has evolved over the past two decades, and where it’s set to go next
Thames & Hudson’s new identity takes us back to its river-themed roots
Pentagram partner Harry Pearce refreshed the publisher’s original logo, which features two dolphins in a nod to the rivers of the two cities it originally called home: London (the Thames) and New York (the Hudson)
Exploding creative industry myths
How much of what we’re told about the creative industries should we believe, and what prevailing narratives need killing off? Designer Craig Oldham tackles four of the big ones
An insider’s view of life as a working mother in the ad industry
As brands advertise their commitment to women ahead of International Women’s Day, creative director Charlotte Adorjan points out the real changes the industry needs to make to ensure equality. And how they will benefit men too
Is this the real life? Is this just VFX?
As technology offers the chance to change people’s ages, transform black-and-white footage into colour, and bring actors back from the dead, we explore how this is shaping our perception of history and what it means for actors’ futures
Exposure: Quil Lemons
In her regular Exposure column for CR, art director Gem Fletcher highlights the work of photographers who have recently caught her attention. Here, she profiles Quil Lemons, a New York-based photographer who shines a new light on the black experience
A new exhibition is reviving the heady days of Studio 54
Forty years after the iconic venue closed, Studio 54: Night Magic is set to take visitors from the early conception of the club through to its blistering, star-studded soirees
Politics and power in the art of Sun Mu
Following his defection from North Korea in the late 90s, former propaganda artist Sun Mu has garnered international renown for his satirical art. We spoke to him about his experiences, his work, and what freedom means to him
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