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
Tavern reworks steakhouse Sizzler’s vintage brand
Finding inspiration in the restaurant’s visual archive, the designers have created a new brand from the ashes of the old one
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
New CALM campaign focuses on youth suicide
Launched to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day, the new campaign features an installation of thousands of balloons representing the young lives lost to suicide in the UK in the past decade
Brooklyn Museum marks 200th anniversary with brand refresh
The beloved New York institution has a new identity created with the help of local design studio Other Means
Zalando stirs up a metro drama in new campaign
Online fashion and lifestyle retailer Zalando has launched its new brand positioning with a campaign called What Do I Wear? created by Wieden+Kennedy Amsterdam
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
How Birkenstock became an accidental style icon
Birkenstock’s chief communications officer explains why the multi-billion-dollar brand has never needed a marketing department in its 250-year history
Shona Heath on designing dreamworlds
Set, costume and production designer Shona Heath’s enchanting, versatile vision stretches across many forms. Here, she shares the surprises and sacrifices of this line of work
Tombola’s new ad is a musical bingo fever dream
In Meanwhile’s first piece of work for the brand, the agency is aiming to shake up the stale bingo sector with help from comedy music group The Midnight Beast
Asia’s creative ascent
Wayne Deakin, global principal at Wolff Olins, reports from the recent Mad Stars festival in South Korea where he found inspiration, innovation and exciting creativity
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