All your favourite Surrealists remodelled in Play-Doh
André Breton, Salvador Dalí and more are brought to life as colourful Play-Doh creations for Eleanor Macnair’s new show
Stefan Sagmeister reflects on his Insta-based design clinic
For two years, graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister has been giving feedback on the work of his Instagram followers on a daily basis. CR speaks to the designer about why he does it and what he’s learnt about criticism
A conversation about humour
As our world speeds up ever faster and – politically at least – becomes increasingly strange and unnerving, it is important to remember to keep laughing. Here, we bring together three artists – Stephen Collins, Flo Perry and Christopher Spencer, aka Cold War Steve – to talk about art and humour More than […]
The Trap: documenting the birthplace of a music genre
French photographer Vincent Desailly’s new monograph delves into the people and places that make up the thriving trap scene in Atlanta. We speak to him about bringing the project to life, and the perils of poverty porn
Studio Dumbar designs the new international logo for the Netherlands
As part of the country’s new identity, Studio Dumbar has designed a new wordmark for the Netherlands which gives a subtle nod to the national flower
How censorship on social media can impact creative work
As part of our deep dive into all things social media, CR speaks to four creatives about how censorship on social media has impacted their work and the threat it poses to creativity
Simon Landrein’s tongue-in-cheek illustrations of not so everyday life
The French illustrator’s series of short-comics, which attempt to dissect the obscurity of the commonplace, are currently on display at Pocko Gallery in east London
Can design fix social media?
This week on CR, we’re looking at the subject of social media. Here we ask creatives for their thoughts on how we can tackle some of the biggest problems facing social platforms, from echo chambers to addiction and extremism
The CR Podcast Episode 30: The best and worst of the 2019 Christmas ads
For the latest episode of the Creative Review podcast, members of the CR editorial team review this year’s Christmas ads
Share is a rare exhibition on graphic design
A new show in Norwich is showcasing the work of five creative studios. We chat to its organiser about why talent should be nurtured from a young age, and why graphic design exhibitions are so rare
Why creatives are jumping on TikTok
We speak to an illustrator, a filmmaker and a lettering artist who are making waves on TikTok about what it offers creatively that its competitors don’t already, and their advice for other creatives thinking about getting on the app
Musician Murlo on creating worlds
Murlo talks to CR about storytelling, balancing music production and visual art, and the mythical references behind his last album, Dolos
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