Creating a “compassionate” identity for cancer support app Natia
Design agency Nalla aimed to give the cancer support app an authentic feel that differentiates it from a saturated wellness market
Paris 2024 logo presents “a homage to female athletes”
The logo combines a gold medal, an Olympic torch and Marianne – a symbol of the French republic
How Happy City Lab is spreading joy through public art
The Swiss art collective is on a mission to promote social interaction in urban spaces. We talk to founder Dan Acher about its interactive installations and the role that art can play in helping bring communities together
Good enough to eat: The power of food in photography
Feast for the Eyes is a new exhibition at The Photographer’s Gallery exploring the evolution of food photography. With the advent of social media, our appetite for photos of food has grown – here the exhibition’s curators, and photographers, tell us why
Revisit another year of turbulent politics with Tim Benson’s cartoon book
Tim Benson has edited a book of “Britain’s best political cartoons” which looks at how satirists tackled the last 12 months of political chaos
Post-war East Harlem photographed by Leo Goldstein
A new book is reviving Leo Goldstein’s archival photography taken around East Harlem in New York, which has remained largely unseen for the last 70 years
Why magazines are re-embracing happiness
There’s a new wave of media brands that are breaking away from the negative news cycle and telling more uplifting stories about the world we live in – just don’t call them ‘fluffy’
BBC promotes iPlayer to younger viewers with comedic series of ads
The new spots feature BBC actors and comedians disguised as fictitious characters who give Gogglebox-esque reviews of their own shows in the amusing spots
Can creativity make us feel better?
Hospitals, for the most part, are dreary environments. Strip lighting, wipe-clean surfaces and miles of grubby paint do nothing to make us feel better. But can creativity change all that?
SomeOne tackles law’s “sea of sameness” with Simmons & Simmons rebrand
The murmurations of starlings inspired SomeOne’s identity for law firm Simmons & Simmons, which moves away from the navy blues and “boring” typefaces of legal sector branding
Fox’s updated brand features a chunky new abstract logo
New York studio Trollbäck+Company has overhauled Fox Entertainment’s visual identity – but is its new geometric look enough to set it apart from streaming competitors?
Mark Ronson on creativity and collaboration
One of pop’s biggest hit-makers, Mark Ronson is the brains behind everything from Amy Winehouse’s classic cover of Valerie to monster hit Uptown Funk. Here, he discusses the joy of working with other creatives, and why he got a tattoo of his latest album artwork
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