Heineken’s new ad is a light-hearted swipe at gender stereotypes
Heineken tackles some of the entrenched gender stereotyping that exists in the food and drinks market in a new global ad campaign, titled Cheers To All
Period care brand Callaly gets a fresh new look
London studio Design Bridge has created a new visual identity and packaging for Callaly – a direct-to-consumer brand that is hoping to bring some innovation to the femcare market with its cotton tampons and liners
How I Got Here: Cindy Gallop
CR meets the advertising guru and social sex evangelist to find out how Cindy Gallop became Cindy Gallop
Plan your next trip … inside the world of the Xbox
Armchair tourists can travel the world with Rough Guides’ new book, which is dedicated to the real, and imaginary, destinations of Xbox games
A rough set of rules for great advertising
All creative pursuits benefit from guidelines for best practice, if only so they can be broken. Here our advertising correspondent Ben Kay turns to his LinkedIn companions to help construct some for marketing
Trey Abdella’s cartoonish paintings are a textural joy
The New York based artist is inspired by the mundane and mixes together materials to create a cornucopia of textures and effects for the viewer
Modern Love’s lessons on affairs of the heart
The New York Times column now boasts a podcast, book and, most recently, a TV series courtesy of Amazon. As it celebrates its 15th birthday, we speak to its creator Daniel Jones about why its stories of heartbreak, happiness and humanity have stood the test of time
Love logos? This zine is for you
The latest issue of LogoArchive is a special edition dedicated to the symbols of the past, with a focus on logos created for design schools, organisations and conferences
Jeremiah Dine scatters cinematic moments among the everyday
The photographer’s new book Daydreams Walking offsets the mundane with dramatic scenes of a starkly lit New York
Fortnum & Mason is hosting wedding ceremonies at its new Chapel of Love
This month, the iconic London shop is taking immersive experiences to the next level by inviting visitors down the aisle in store
Starbucks unveils winning ad for Channel 4’s Diversity in Advertising award
The coffee giant explores trans experiences in #whatsyourname, which follows James’ journey with identity as he trials his new name in Starbucks
Ask Anna: How to ask for a raise
In her latest column, our agony aunt Anna Higgs tackles an age-old challenge: how to ask your boss for more money
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