Creating a new identity for AC Milan
DixonBaxi has created a new identity for AC Milan, based on the concept of the football club’s crest as a “beating heart”. We talk to the agency about the project
Lego releases its first brand campaign in 30 years, and asks us to Rebuild the World
With its first brand campaign in three decades, Lego has created a message that is part homage to the joy of playing with its bricks, and part rallying call to society
Sophie Ebrard’s new show deals with the struggles of motherhood
I didn’t want to be a Mum is based on the photographer’s own experiences of becoming a mother, and hopes to address the realities of taking on an entirely new identity
Johnson Banks rebrands Duolingo to showcase its “quirky personality”
Inspired by Duolingo’s owl mascot, Johnson Banks has created a bespoke feather-inspired typeface and illustration guide to unify communications for the brand
Violaine & Jérémy’s dramatic Art Deco-inspired typeface
The Paris-based studio has released its first full family typeface in three different weights. Full of impact and graphic shapes, the studio speaks to CR about what went into designing it
Inside Tim Walker’s world
As a major retrospective of Tim Walker’s work comes to the V&A in London, Gem Fletcher examines what lies behind his fantastical photographs and explores the challenges – and fears – he has to confront to bring them to life
Dan Tobin Smith’s new exhibition explores the beauty of gemstones
The photographer’s new exhibition combines stunning images of rare stones with 3D installations and music from an electronic drone choir
Why it pays to give your all to all you do
Our advertising correspondent Ben Kay reflects on the unexpected opportunities that can come your way in a career, and why it’s important to always bring your A-game to all you do
Patrick Thomas responds to ‘truth decay’ in new body of work
The graphic artist reflects on the ‘post-truth’ age with a striking series of screenprints
An oral history of the Apple logo
Apple’s logo burst onto the scene in 1977, instantly standing out from its drab competitors. Its creator Rob Janoff explains the design’s links with counterculture, why the money men hated the logo, and what it was like working with Steve Jobs
Anyone for a Domino’s cape?
Can’t be bothered to get off the sofa? Domino’s has you covered with its new FASHiN capsule collection, which includes gaming sleeping bags and capes with TV control pockets
The Creative Review Photography Annual 2019 is now open for entries
CR’s Photography Annual celebrates the best images of the year, those who make them and those who commission them. Your chance to be featured in this year’s edition is just a few clicks away
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