How I Work: Bunny Christie
Bunny Christie has won numerous awards for her spectacular set and costume designs. Here she talks to CR about creating dream worlds, building sets in miniature and the challenges of working on theatrical productions
Why it pays for clients to embrace a photographer’s craft
Clients are increasingly recognising that unusual, well-crafted and even ‘weird’ imagery is what stands out in advertising campaigns. And that that is worth paying for, both in time and money
Ian Weldon is not a wedding photographer
Forget fairytale portraits. Ian Weldon flips traditional wedding photography upside down in favour of hilarity, hideousness and hidden moments, as revealed in a new exhibition at the Martin Parr Foundation
Celebrating Britain’s vibrant history of linocut printing
Dulwich Picture Gallery’s new show spotlights the work of a group of artists from the Grosvenor School of Art during the inter-war period, who transformed everyday scenes such as public transport and sporting events into modernist artworks
So you want to be a… makeup artist
Marie Bruce has worked on campaigns for Kenzo and Prada as well as shoots for Pylot, i-D and Refinery29. We talk to her about learning her craft, starting out in the industry and the demands of the job
How the Look Again Festival is carving out a new creative community in Aberdeen
Now in its 5th year, Aberdeen’s visual arts and design festival Look Again is helping to create a new creative scene in the city, for locals and visitors alike
Grenfell photography show reminds us to Never Forget
Marking two years since the Grenfell Tower fire, photographer Tom Cockram shines a spotlight on the survivors and the bereaved in new exhibition with Grenfell United
Winston Hacking on his curious collages
The Canadian artist and animator celebrates the unexpected in his eerie collages, GIFs and animated shorts. Here he talks to CR about what captivates him and the beauty of human error
Juno Calypso explores the calming power of pink
Juno Calypso trades pristine aesthetics for blood and mud in a new series inspired by Baker-Miller Pink – a colour reputed for its soothing qualities – as part of a new exhibition coinciding with the Women’s World Cup
Beyond The Road: where music and art meet
Music leads the way in an immersive exhibition from James Lavelle of UNKLE and Punchdrunk creatives Colin Nightingale and Stephen Dobbie
Tina Touli’s unique blend of physical and digital craft
Originally from Athens, Touli has developed a refreshingly hands on approach to digital design, which has attracted clients including Tate and Adobe. She tells CR why more digital designers should get out from behind their computers and experiment IRL
Can remote working really work?
Remote working is on the rise, but is our industry ready to accept it? We weigh up the pros and cons of escaping the office, and how it could potentially affect how creative work gets made
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