Patrick Burgoyne on design and fame
Here, Patrick Burgoyne explores the often fraught role that fame plays in graphic design, especially if you are British
Trends of 2019: Advertising
We look back at a year when advertising got decidedly meta, when creative effectiveness was questioned, along with toxic masculinity, and when – of course – there was plenty of brand purpose
Richard Holman on managing creative calamity
When something goes wrong in your work, it’s easy to think that everything is ruined. But, points out Richard Holman, it doesn’t necessarily follow that every failure is a disaster
The initiative transforming young Londoners into budding filmmakers
LDN Filmmakers, a week-long course, is part of a wider initiative by the Mayor of London to help young people affected by the capital’s ongoing knife violence problem
BBC One celebrates the simple joys of Christmas in this year’s holiday ad
The film reminds us of some of our favourite parts of the festive season – including not moving from the sofa, waking up whenever you feel like it, and a ban on family political debates
ET comes home for Christmas in Sky’s festive ad
The much-loved alien is back on earth again and it’s all thanks to Sky, whose Christmas ad explores what might have happened if ET and Elliott were reunited (hint, it involves a lot of screen time)
Reshaping perceptions of the hoodie
As far as fashion statements go, you’ll struggle to find an item of clothing as politically charged as the hoodie. We speak to curator Lou Stoppard about her new show, which attempts to dissect our complex relationship with the garment
UCL makes its mark on the disruptor trend in new campaign
Ahead of the opening of its UCL East campus in east London, Jack Renwick Studio has created a new brand positioning for the university centred around the idea of disruptive thinking
Karan Singh creates vibrant visuals for the Southeast Asian Games
Australian artist Karan Singh has created a striking set of visuals for the tournament, using rainbow brights and graphic patterns to depict a range of sports
An oral history of the London Calling cover
As The Clash’s seminal punk rock album nears its 40th anniversary, we look back at how the iconic cover artwork came to be and its lasting legacy as a symbol of “universal angst”
A conversation about revolution
Designers Lucienne Roberts and Clive Russell discuss rethinking systems, the thorny issue of complicity, and the role that creatives can play in bringing about positive change and inspiring people to take action Along with Trump and Brexit, the late 2010s will go down in history as a period defined by activism. We’ve seen […]
How I Got Here: Milton Glaser
We talk to renowned graphic designer Milton Glaser about turning 90, what’s wrong with design today and why retirement is the furthest thing from his mind
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