Al Murphy’s new show offers a disorientating take on adland
The illustrator returns to London with his upcoming show, False Advertising, which is designed to create a sensory overload as a reflection on the ad world
Sunday: a different kind of car magazine
Tired of “testosterone-fuelled” publications, Creative Director Mark Thompson has created a gender-neutral magazine which offers an alternative look at cars
In praise of going local
Design students dream of working with big name brands, but is it all it’s cracked up to be? Graphic designer Joshua James Saunders tells CR why working with local businesses is sometimes a better choice
Sheffield Theatres’ rebrand evokes the power of live performance
Local design studio Cafeteria has overhauled Sheffield Theatres’ visual identity, with an assertive new approach that puts the organisation centre stage
How to write for chatbots
London agency Byte has created chatbots for the Barbican, adidas and Victoria Beckham. We talk to its Director of Technology Isabel Perry about creating engaging conversations and what the chatbots of the future might look like
McDonald’s ads turn making breakfast into an art form
TBWA\Paris and 3D animator Matthieu Braccini have transformed the process of bringing an Egg McMuffin to life in a series of oddly satisfying gifs
Why going green has gone blue
As the world enters a new age of sustainable tech, branding for eco-friendly products has changed with the times. CR explores why classic greens have been traded for cooler tones as the image of sustainability gets a refresh
The Fear issue: August/September 2019
Stamped with one of Noma Bar’s trademark double entendre illustrations, our latest issue addresses the subject of fear. Whether it’s how to persuade clients to make the leap into the unknown, or the resurgence of well-crafted horror flicks
Gradwatch 2019: Photographer Olimpia Piccolo, UWE
Photographer Olimpia Piccolo is one of the 10 creatives we’ve selected to feature in our annual Gradwatch showcase, where we put the spotlight on the art and design grads who we feel are producing outstanding creative work
The Guardian is launching an illustration prize – and it wants ideas for Glasto
The Guardian is on the hunt for emerging artists to enter its new illustration prize, which will award £8k to the best idea for its Glastonbury tote bags
How Kyra is rewriting the rules of video
Pitching itself as a TV network for Gen Z, Kyra is the brains behind fashion-focused YouTube shows PAQ and NAYVA. We talk to Creative Director Kaio Grizzelle about writing for real-life content, and finding inspiration everywhere from haute couture to Geordie Shore
Doritos goes logo-free for its latest ad
Crisp brand Doritos is embracing the anti-advertising movement, stripping away both slogan and logo for its Another Level ad campaign
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