How to create a playful workplace
There’s more to creating a playful culture than installing ball pits and pool tables. We talk to Franz Blach, MD at IDEO in Munich, about the importance of ‘playing with purpose’
Maximilian Mann captures the shrinking landscape of Lake Urmia
The photographer travels to Iran to visit what was once the second largest salt lake in the world, capturing the impact industry and climate change has had on the area
Is it time we hit replay on gaming history?
For nine years, console company Analogue has been helping people rediscover gaming’s past, and highlighting its hugely creative heritage along the way. We met its founder to discuss what makes the history of game play so fascinating, and why it goes far beyond nostalgia
Predictions for a new decade: Naresh Ramchandani
In the final of our articles predicting what the next decade holds for the creative industries, Do The Green Thing co-founder and Pentagram partner Naresh Ramchandani envisions an unexpected turnaround from Trump, the rise of ‘Boomerbook’, and more
Tomorrow’s On Fire, warns a poignant new animation
Darcy Prendergast’s new animation comes in direct response to the Australian bushfire crisis in Victoria and NSW, and calls on those in power to save the future
Pentagram’s playful new identity for Fisher-Price
Created by Emily Oberman, the refreshed identity sits alongside a new brand strategy led by Wieden+Kennedy featuring the simple tagline: Let’s be kids
National Trust wants us to take a step back from the madness of modern life
The charity’s 125th anniversary ad by Wieden+Kennedy invokes the historic words of its co-founder Octavia Hill to demonstrate why our relationship with the natural world is more important than ever
Cas Holman on the possibilities of play
Cas Holman’s play experiences have inspired a whole generation of children to build their own worlds out of simple blocks and shapes – just don’t call her a toy designer
How Creative Comeback is re-launching careers for female creatives
A new programme from Creative Equals aims to help women back into the ad industry after a career break. Founder Ali Hanan talks to Lisa Hassell about how it works
Hans Eijkelboom’s snapshot of Bristol
The Dutch street photographer’s first UK solo exhibition underlines the connections between us all, as shown across 750 images studying the passers-bys of Bristol
The creators of Bad North on where gaming is going
The duo behind hit strategy game Bad North discuss what it takes for independent games studios to stand out, and how our definition and understanding of play is evolving
Retro video games showcased on new Royal Mail set of stamps
Gamers might find they are drawn to writing letters when the Royal Mail’s new stamp set – which features retro games including Tomb Raider, Wipeout and Lemmings – drops later this month
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