Levi’s revisits wearables with new jackets featuring Jacquard by Google tech
Two years after its first iteration, the new Levi’s® Trucker Jacket with Jacquard™ by Google aims to “help people live in the moment by minimising distractions”
A virtual trip through the history of the world wide web
As a new book is released tracing the evolution of the internet from 1990 until today, we talk to a handful of experts to find out what’s shaped web design over the years, and where it might go next
How Cool Shit blew up the internet
Art collective Cool Shit has found a very particular niche with its inflatable versions of famous faces. But how did it turn an ironic Kickstarter campaign to make a blow-up Lionel Ritchie into a thriving business that’s bringing joy to people around the world?
Vintage’s new book series spans a century of Japanese fiction
The publisher’s Japanese Classics series includes famous works by authors such as Haruki Murakami, and comes with cover illustrations by Yuko Shimizu inspired by classic Japanese artworks
New A24 books are delving into Moonlight, Ex Machina and The Witch
Indie film company A24 is peeling back the lid on three of its movies as part of a new series of books, which feature interviews, essays, stills and production sketches
Paul Trevor’s photo book captures life along 70s Brick Lane
Once Upon a Time in Brick Lane documents everyday moments in the East End of London during the 70s and 80s, while the area was still recovering from wartime dereliction
Exposure: Black In The Day
In the latest in our Exposure series, Art Director Gem Fletcher introduces Black in the Day, a submission-based archive documenting the lives of black people living in the UK
Meet the artists behind the web’s most satisfying videos
Viral fame is fickle, but a number of filmmakers and 3D artists have tapped into online popularity with looping animations that are oddly enjoyable to watch. CR talks to some of the artists behind the phenomenon
The identity of Leeds’ new district is inspired by the aesthetic of ancient Egypt
Temple’s visual identity has been designed by local studio Thompson Brand Partners and is named after its landmark Temple Works building, which features a distinctly Egyptian façade
How Nova shaped magazine history
As a 1993 book chronicling the story of the pioneering women’s mag gets a timely reissue, we speak to its Art Director David Hillman about what magland can learn from the success (and failure) of Nova today
Why Your Worst Idea Could Be Your Best
Fear can be the killer of creativity, writes creative Richard Holman. To combat it, he advises that instead of striving for your very best ideas, it may in fact be better to hunt for your worst
Alex Prager reflects on motherhood and Los Angeles in new show
Now showing in New York, Play The Wind sees the artist reflect on her journey – in life and in work – through her trademark theatrical lens
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