How can brands be more gender inclusive?
We explore how brands can create more inclusive products and campaigns – and ask whether gendered branding and ads are still relevant in 2020
New photography show examines modern masculinities
A new exhibition at the Barbican Art Gallery in London examines how our view of masculinity has evolved over the decades. Writer Diane Smyth talks to its curator, Alona Pardo, for CR
Sega Arcade games celebrated in a new pop-up book
SEGA Arcade: Pop-Up History, which is published by Read-Only Memory, lovingly brings to life games including Hang-On, Space Harrier, Out Run, After Burner, and Thunder Blade as pop-up models
New ad reworks an episode of The Office to highlight HIV stigma
In a striking new ad campaign that aims to raise awareness around ongoing stigmas about HIV and AIDS, Canadian HIV hospital Casey House has created a new episode of the US version of The Office that tackles the issues
Daniel Savage’s animated short is an examination of unexpected grief
Los Angeles-based graphic artist and animation director Daniel Savage has just released his new animated short Igneous, described as “an attempt to capture the emotional weight of dealing with the unexpected death of a parent”
A love letter from illustrator Marion Deuchars
In a new series for CR, we’re asking artists and creatives to talk about the people or pieces of work that have most inspired them. Here, author and illustrator Marion Deuchars cites the influence of a Saul Steinberg cover for the New Yorker
Toss a coin to The Witcher VFX artists
As rumours swirl around season two of The Witcher, CR delves into how the fantasy world of this much-loved guilty pleasure was created
Should you always love your job?
When it comes to work, it’s often a complicated relationship. CR investigates how you know when the spark of love for your job is gone, and what it takes to get the magic back
Dreaming of your next pint? This THINK! Campaign might change your mind
THINK!’s new anti-drink driving campaign is using illustration to encourage men to ‘pint block’ their buddies, with a series of posters of comedic suggestions including starting a conga line to bursting into an impromptu round of auld lang syne
Gaming meets high-fashion in new Karl Lagerfeld collaboration
Karl Lagerfeld gets in on the retro gaming trend with this charming – if tricky to play – game that turns the famous Lagerfeld cat Choupette into a Pac Man-style hero
Has the ad world embraced same-sex love stories at last?
The last 30 years has seen the advertising world try to catch up with the rest of society in terms of its portrayal of modern relationships. Here, CR investigates whether the love stories it tells are truly representative of the LGBT+ community
Surviving and thriving as partners in life and work
Mixing business and pleasure isn’t always a bad idea – in fact, some swear by it. We speak to three creative couples about the unparalleled benefits that this kind of relationship can bring, how to avoid disasters and the value of letting go of barriers
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