No, No, No, No, Yes uncovers the secrets of book design
Dozens of rejected book cover designs are published in No, No, No, No, Yes, which explores the sometimes tortuous process of getting a book’s graphic identity approved
Making ends meet: artist Mr Bingo
CR has talked to a series of artists, creatives and designers about how they manage their money. Here artist and social media phenomenon Mr Bingo tells us how he manages a career that now relies solely on self-initiated projects
Netflix pledges to ‘make room’ for diversity
“Have you ever been in a room and didn’t see anyone else like you?” asks a new film from Netflix, which highlights the streaming service’s commitment to stories told by a multitude of voices
Can Equal Lens tackle photography’s gender imbalance?
There’s no shortage of brilliant female photographers – so why are so many women missing out on commercial jobs? We talk to Equal Lens founder Jaki Jo Hannan about tackling photography’s gender gap
Can pay transparency be a route toward equal pay?
Pay transparency can be a route toward equal, fair pay for all, helping to bridge the serious gender gap that still exists in the creative industries
The cone of shame gets a high fashion makeover
New York photographer Winnie Au snapped pooches wearing alternative versions of the classic ‘cone of shame’, made using spaghetti, straw and feathers
Where’s Wiley? Grime godfather ditches Henry Scholfield-directed video
The grime artist is noticeably absent from his latest music video Boasty, which instead sees the likes of Idris Elba, Sean Paul, Stefflon Don and even a mini Wiley stand-in attempt to out-boast each other
Kiko Farkas on the power of the poster
Fondly known as the poster boy of posters, we speak to the Brazilian graphic designer and founder of Máquina Estúdio about his three-decade career, including his famous designs for the São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra, and how digital has democratised poster design
Mercedes-Benz focuses on Bertha Benz in epic new ad
Mercedes-Benz has gone full-on period drama in its new ad, a four-minute long film that tells the tale of how Bertha Benz took the first long-distance journey in an automobile
Sophie Mayanne on shooting Mothercare’s new ads
The photographer talks to CR about creating honest images of real mums, why she doesn’t retouch images and the challenges of shooting body positive campaigns
Is digital design about to get nostalgic?
Are brands ready to embrace rainbow Comic Sans and site counters? CR investigates whether we’re about to see a new wave of nostalgic digital design
How McKinsey is helping to prove the value of design
McKinsey’s Business Value of Design report might just be what the profession has been looking for: proof of what it can bring to business, in language a CEO understands, and a set of tools to help any organisation get the most out of design
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