Paul Smith on ideas and inspiration
The famed fashion designer on coming up with ideas for new collections – and finding inspiration in unlikely sources
How Citymapper is changing how we get from A to B
Citymapper has been simplifying our stressful commutes and muddled transport networks since 2011 – and injecting a bit of fun into things while doing so. Aimée McLaughlin investigates how the team behind the app is helping to shape the future of our cities
LGBT+ charity Switchboard puts its most-asked questions on posters
The Safe Space campaign by Rankin highlights some of the most commonly asked questions Switchboard volunteers deal with, in an attempt to take a stand against rising levels of hate crime
Greater Paris gets its first ever signage system
Black and gold signposts by Magasins généraux are popping up in the centre of Paris, to encourage both locals and tourists to explore the sights of the city’s suburbs
Paloma Dawkins’ new game is a journey into a bizarre digital afterlife
Players embark on a surreal trip into Apocabliss in Paloma Dawkins’ Songs of the Lost game, which envisions what a digital database of humans and bots might look like
University of the Underground launches free New York summer school
The four-week course, run in partnership with the Hannah Arendt Center, invites creatives to explore future political structures through design, performance and “experiential practices”
New Penguin Classics ads pay homage to old favourites
As part of its new Happy Reading campaign, Penguin Classics gives centre stage to timeless reads that are ripped, worn, scribbled-on – and much-loved
Wellcome photo show tells visual stories of health, medicine and science
A new exhibition is showcasing this year’s winners and shortlisted entries of the Wellcome Photography Prize, which carefully and creatively broaches wide-ranging themes around healthcare
Bringing Italo Calvino’s Invisible Cities to life for MIF
This year’s Manchester International Festival features an ambitious production of Italo Calvino’s Invisible Cities. We talk to director Leo Warner about the challenges of bringing the novel to the stage, and creating a theatre from scratch at Mayfield in the city
How I Got Here: Piyush Pandey
Ogilvy’s recently named Global CCO started out as a cricketer and a tea taster before joining the ad world. He discusses revolutionising Indian advertising in the 80s, why he’s stayed at Ogilvy for three decades, and his optimistic outlook for the industry’s future
Behind the scenes at Tate Modern
As Tate Modern prepares to open its epic Olafur Eliasson exhibition next week, we talk to curator Mark Godfrey about creating a show that reflects the artist’s wide-ranging preoccupations, from climate change to sustainable food
Natalie Foss on her mystical, 70s-inspired illustrations
Illustrator Natalie Foss blends mystical emblems and patterns in her work, earning commissions with indie mags and leading publications alike. CR talks to her about freelancing and pushing herself beyond her comfort zone
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