Oliver Jeffers exhibition distills a world in flux
Most widely known for his children’s books, Jeffers returns with a new exhibition that holds a magnifying glass over the chaos of the world we live in
How an obsession with design facilitated Stanley Kubrick’s genius
The Design Museum’s latest show offers a fascinating insight into the mind of the man behind cinematic masterpieces such as A Clockwork Orange and 2001: A Space Odyssey, as well as his notorious attention to detail
Tortoise: a new approach to news?
With a focus on slow news and live debates, Tortoise has positioned itself as a brand for people feeling exhausted by 24-hour news. We talk to Co-founder Katie Vanneck-Smith and Creative Director Jon Hill about the brand’s approach and the future of news journalism
Monopoly, Lego and Game of Thrones money featured in British Museum display
New exhibition Playing with Money: Currency and Games traces how toys and fantasy inform how we understand economics
FKA twigs teams up with Andrew Thomas Huang for Cellophane video
FKA twigs’ newest video cements the musician’s commitment to surreal visuals, featuring a melancholic pole dance and an encounter with a bizarre robo-dragon
Afrofuturism Now: less politics, more Usain Bolt
With the success of the Marvel blockbuster Black Panther, Afrofuturism has entered the mainstream, even popping up in ads. But, Rob Turner asks, are its political roots being abandoned along the way?
Photography’s new commissioners
As the photography landscape is changing, new commissioners are emerging, offering unexpected and exciting opportunities for image-makers. We talk to commissioners at WePresent, Studio 1854 and Dazed about what the future holds
The new wave of influencers
From body positive campaigners to digital avatars and ecowarriors, we take a look at the new Instagram stars redefining what it means to be an influencer
Moniker’s new interactive video makes you the creator
The latest project by Moniker allows viewers to contribute to an ever-evolving realm filled with images stitched together
W+K Amsterdam enlists PES for Corona’s powerful stop motion short The Fish
As the war on plastic rages on, Corona and Parley for the Oceans have partnered once again to offer a creative way of tackling the plastic waste crisis
How theatre is embracing the virtual reality age
Does the future of theatre lie in virtual reality? New productions at London’s National Theatre suggest the most ancient of art forms might be on the cusp of a new era in technology-supported live performance
In partnership with Samsung
The future of workspace design
We explore how flexible working has inspired a new wave of office products – and ask designers what our workspaces might look like in years to come
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