Rethinking the ‘urban flotsam’ that is the plastic bag
It’s one of the most mundane pieces of design imaginable, but a new book is finding beauty in the plastic bag and encouraging us to take greater care over the objects we use every day
The Human Printer is celebrating analogue in a digital world
Stinsensqueeze’s ongoing project has seen it create prints and large-scale artworks for clients including Selfridges and Unseen Photography Festival. We speak to the studio about the importance of putting a human touch at the heart of what it does
Adidas draws on enduring star power of Beckham and Zidane in new ad
The spot celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Predator boot, versions of which were worn by both David Beckham and Zinedine Zidane in their prime
Rapha launches custom kit service and new brand fonts
Rapha has teamed up with tech startup Unmade to create Rapha Custom, a platform allowing customers to design their own team kits
Fashion photographer Joyce Ng on blending fiction and documentary
Photographer Joyce Ng speaks to Art Director Gem Fletcher on growing up between China, Canada and the UK and how this transience has influenced her work
Designing the UK’s local currencies
CR investigates the growing collection of regional currencies across the UK, and how launching alternative bank notes can help with everything from supporting communities to abolishing local debt
Vimeo teams up with Alex Prager on a suitably surreal ad campaign
The photographer and filmmaker has directed a series of humorous shorts which point out that the brand is there to help its users – but only when it comes to video related problems
My Breakthrough Moment: Photojournalist Alex Majoli
At 22, Alex Majoli embarked on his first photobook, Leros, shot in a notorious insane asylum. As Mack Books publishes his new book Scene, he reflects on the photographs that made him
Dangerous ideas on the business of life from James Victore
In his new book Feck Perfuction, designer and educator James Victore offers some sage – and sometimes brutal – advice on how to make better creative work and (hopefully) live a happier life. We extract the book here
Crowdfunding: is it still all that?
It’s been ten years and hundreds of thousands of campaigns since Kickstarter launched, but is it still the promised land of funding for creative ventures? CR investigates
The creation of still-life masters Coppi Barbieri
Photography duo Coppi Barbieri are among the most sought-after commercial photographers in the world, creating imagery for brands like Chanel and Gucci. A new book tracks how they developed their style
Belted Survivors campaign is a stark statement on boy racer culture
The road safety ad has been launched by NZ Transport Agency and Clemenger BBDO Wellington, who recreated the injuries sustained by real-life car crash survivors using special effects makeup
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