How I Got Here: Andy Gent
We talk to puppet maker Andy Gent about working on Wes Anderson’s Isle of Dogs and Fantastic Mr Fox, and how stop motion animation is in a golden age, much to his surprise and delight
Pop Life: Keith Haring at Tate Liverpool
The forthcoming Keith Haring retrospective at Tate Liverpool is the first major UK exhibition dedicated to the politically active artist whose graphic line dominated public spaces in New York and around the world in the 1980s
The Photographers’ Gallery launches new talent exhibition
An isolated island in the South Pacific and Post-Soviet communities are among the subjects explored in the first TPG New Talent scheme, which showcases eight promising UK-based artists in a new exhibition
Why taking decisions is taking control
In this extract from his book No Bullshit Leadership, Chris Hirst, Global CEO of Havas, explains why decisiveness is vital to great creative leadership
Nick Stathopoulos’ cinematic, sci-fi inspired worlds
We speak to Melbourne-based concept artist, illustrator and designer Nicholas Stathopoulos about drawing inspiration from sci-fi films and how studying architecture influenced his work
New Somerset House photography show tackles immigration
Kaleidoscope at Somerset House is bold and expansive in its aims even while focusing on the work of just ten artists
Self-learning: Should creatives design their own degrees?
Stacie Woolsey decided to create her own Master’s degree with help from established designers after finding herself priced out of art school. We talk to her about building a custom course and what she’s learned from the process
Dave Buonaguidi on making noise beyond adland
Ahead of the release of his new book Blah! Blah! Blah! Dave Buonaguidi talks to CR about the modern ad industry, how people can stand out without awards, and how creativity has been lost in a climate of fear
The Daily Splice on forging a career in collage
Adam Hale’s Instagram account, The Daily Splice, started out as a creative side project. He now has over 250,000 followers and has landed commissions for Apple, Adidas and Mulberry. We talk to Hale about his process and switching email marketing for paper and scissors
VW repurposes classic ads to come clean about emissions
Following its 2015 emissions scandal, VW finally faces the music in a new campaign that plays on the brand’s timeless Lemon and Think Small ads, along with a remorseful film marking “a new era of electric driving”
Grand Matter and Everpress team up on Pride-themed T-shirts
The colourful array of designs have been created by artists including Alice Bowsher and Marcus Oakley, with 50% of the profits going to LGBTQ+ charity the Albert Kennedy Trust
Will business kill the magic of design?
Design has finally made its way into the boardroom and established its place in the business world. But, asks Patrick Burgoyne, are all designers being invited to the party?
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