Jack Renwick Studio gives DMA rebrand a breath of fresh air
The newly restructured Data & Marketing Association enlisted design agency Jack Renwick Studio to reinvigorate its brand identity
So you want to be a… costume designer
Killing Eve costume designer Charlotte Mitchell discusses mixing creativity with practicality, the buzz that comes from creating a fictional world, and why aspiring costume designers should embrace a slow-burning career
Martin Parr’s Space Dogs celebrates the real heroes of the space race
Known for his vast range of kitsch memorabilia, Martin Parr’s new book Space Dogs showcases his collection of objects that pay tribute to Russia’s iconic canine cosmonauts
Why craft matters in advertising
Quiet Storm’s Trevor Robinson is President for the Industry Craft Jury at Cannes Lions this year. Here he examines how craft in advertising has changed in the digital age, but why it remains essential to creating emotional and effective campaigns
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
Are brands making the most of mobile?
Mobile offers huge potential to tell new stories – so why aren’t we seeing more in the way of innovation?
How I got here: Nadav Kander
Existential questions have always informed Nadav Kander’s work. By abandoning himself to the unknown, he has mastered his own creative language. We talk to him about his work
How Pornhub became an unlikely champion of creativity
It might be known for its naughty videos, but adult entertainment site Pornhub has built a reputation for subversive yet purposeful creative campaigns that piggyback off its notoriety
Extinction Rebellion refuses its nomination for Designs of the Year
The refusal stems from the awards’ sponsorship by insurance firm Beazley, which XR says needs to “tell the truth” about climate crisis
Nicolas Winding Refn on creativity and culture
The Drive and Only God Forgives director talks to CR about self-indulgent filmmaking, why creativity should be polarising and his free film and culture site byNWR
Creative Burnout: What to do when the ideas tap runs dry
Creative Review asked four creative leaders about their personal experience of burnout, and what they do to keep it at bay
Ikea recreates lounges from The Simpsons, Friends and Stranger Things
Aimed at UAE customers, the latest fun-filled campaign from the furniture brand aims to show that its wares are “for real families”
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
Great Work: KFC’s KFChill
Mother combined mindfulness and gravy in its January campaign for KFC, leading to news headlines and an appearance on a well-known US talk show. We talk to Mother’s ECD Hermeti Balarin and Digital Strategy Director Vairi MacLennan about the project
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