Welsh football gets a fresh new look
Bulletproof was tasked with rebranding The Football Asociation of Wales in a way that would respect the heritage of its Welsh Dragon emblem, while also slotting into the landscape of modern football
Visual Editions on finding new ways to tell stories
Visual Editions is known for its inventive approach to storytelling, creating apps and books for the likes of Penguin Random House, COS and WeTransfer. We talk to its founders about the agency’s work
How Dipsea is rethinking erotica
The self-proclaimed ‘sexual wellness’ app is hoping to wake up the world to the realities of female desire with its racy audio stories. We speak to co-founder Gina Gutierrez about its refreshing approach to getting women off
Ok Mentor launches with free training for female creatives
The new mentoring and training programme aims to equip women entering the creative landscape with the tools needed to handle the practical side of working life
Visual Dissent revisits 50 years of Peter Kennard’s radical art
A new book is expanding on the artist’s decades-long contribution to political art, by way of his awakening in 1968 through to his visual critique of modern conflicts
Gradwatch 2019: Designer Olly Bromham, Kingston School of Art
Designer Olly Bromham is one of ten creatives we’ve selected to feature in our annual Gradwatch showcase, where we put the spotlight on the art and design grads we feel are producing outstanding creative work
Wayne White reflects on 20 years of his word paintings
Combining found paintings with pithy words and phrases, Wayne White’s artworks have become ready-to-use memes for the internet age. CR speaks to the artist about how the project has developed since 1999
Thierry Noir’s colourful characters return to the streets of London
The street artist is painting murals across Hackney and putting on accompanying show at Protein Studios with the help of non-profit The Kids Network, which works with vulnerable local children
How I Write: Steven Knight
The screenwriter is best known for his cult series Peaky Blinders, based on the notorious gang that ran Birmingham when his parents were growing up. As Peaky fans prepare themselves for season five, he tells CR why real-life stories are his biggest source of inspiration
Channel 4 embraces the public’s complaints in a new ad
For the broadcaster’s new Complaints Welcome campaign, presenters like Big Narstie, Kevin McCloud and Grayson Perry turn the public’s ludicrous, often abusive comments into a defiant statement on their individuality
Are time sheets bad for creativity?
They’ve been hailed as archaic, demoralising and pointless – so why do so many studios still use time sheets?
Dan Leydon on his humorous football illustrations
As the new season kicks off, CR chats to Dan Leydon, who’s bringing colour and humour to the beautiful game through his personality-filled illustrations
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