An experiment in connection by Nick Cave
Nick Cave has created an unusually open forum for conversation with his website The Red Hand Files. Patrick Burgoyne dives into its stories
New photo series is an ode to Manchester girls
Photographer Dean Davies has collaborated with image-maker and stylist Vicky Olschak on a project that shines a spotlight on the young women of Manchester, inspired by the strong female figures that influenced their own northern upbringings
My Happiest Project: Steph Davidson
Throughout October, we’re looking at the subject of happiness, and asking creatives to tell us about the projects they’ve most enjoyed working on. Here, Bloomberg art director Steph Davidson talks to CR about an online game she created for the magazine
Magnum’s new book celebrates the masters of street photography
Stephen McLaren has edited a collection of over 300 photographs tracing the evolution of street photography, taken by more than 60 of Magnum’s legendary image-makers
Why we need to rethink AI – before it’s too late
In his new book Human Compatible, computer scientist Stuart Russell argues that it’s time for a radical shift in our approach to designing AI, before we lose control of systems that were built to help us
Are brands getting a bit too friendly?
CR investigates whether we’re ready for a backlash to the cold and impersonal branding of the tech world, and asks just how cuddly we want companies to get
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
On Brief: Yes Tribe x Oliver Sin
Our On Brief project pairs emerging creative talent with startups, non-profits and community groups to produce scroll-stopping visuals for Facebook and Instagram. Here we take a look at Oliver Sin’s animations for Yes Tribe
How I Got Here: Stanley Donwood
The artist and long-time Radiohead collaborator talks to CR about his creative process, the struggle to find work after art school and his brilliant new book, There Will Be No Quiet
Churchill’s nodding bulldog mascot has been given a CGI makeover
Engine and Untold Studios have transformed one of the ad world’s best known characters into a skateboarding doggo in the insurance company’s latest spot, marking a wider overhaul of its branding
What to do if your job makes you unhappy
We all have bad days at work – but what should you do if your job is making you miserable? We asked careers coach Kat Koh for advice on dealing with short- and long-term unhappiness
Artist Pete Fowler on transforming Happy Mondays into 2D
As Happy Mondays gear up to release a remastered collection of early EPs, Pete Fowler talks us through creating the psychedelic animation for the first single, The Egg
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