In praise of Fabien Baron
As Phaidon publishes the mega monograph Fabien Baron 1983-2019, Pentagram designer Domenic Lippa assesses the influence and importance of the art director’s work
Roger daSilva’s rediscovered archive shows a changing Senegal
The newly restored archive of Roger daSilva’s photography illustrates a nation in the midst of change in the post-war, pre-independence era
W+K Amsterdam show pays tribute to lost animal species
Lost and Not Found features over 50 artworks based on 12 species that are now extinct, in a bid to raise awareness and protect the creatures we do have left
What does a career in design look like today?
An obsession with youth and quick progression is making it harder and harder to grow old in design. Here, Lisa Hassell explores why this is happening and the negative impact it has on the profession
Exit Here: the future of funeral planning?
With its cheerful interiors, colourful caskets and tongue-in-cheek brand name, Exit Here is hoping to rethink the way we approach planning funerals – and create a more positive experience for the bereaved
Ten years of Preston is my Paris
We talk to Preston is my Paris creators Adam Murray and Robert Parkinson about their new book archiving the project, the changing face of the city and the zine that started it all
Jean Jullien and Mrzyk & Moriceau play a game of illustration ping pong
A new zine published by Nieves catalogues a year-long visual conversation between the illustrators, where the only rule was to have fun
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
Great Work: Mark Ronson’s interactive music video
Made for Instagram Stories, the video for Mark Ronson’s track Pieces of Us combines vertical creative with playful stickers and AR effects
Exposure: Robbie Lawrence
Art Director Gem Fletcher looks at the work of Robbie Lawrence in her latest Exposure column for CR, which highlights exciting young photographers to watch
Animator Jamie Wolfe creates psychedelic music video for Hollis
Dancing flowers and trippy characters invade Jamie Wolfe’s animated music video, which explores life cycles and the cultural rituals around them
24/7 at Somerset House examines the perils of non-stop culture
Over 50 installations feature in the new London exhibition, which exposes the relentless rhythms of modern life, without lecturing us about phones
Creative leaders on… finding your style
Working out what sets you apart from everyone else is a fraught process, but one that’s undeniably important. CR finds out what it takes to find your style and why the internet isn’t always the answer
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