Making political ads: advice for brands and directors
From TV ads to music videos and brand-funded documentaries, we talked to four directors about the rise of political films and how to create meaningful content that stands out
The CR podcast episode 20: On Richard Billingham’s film Ray & Liz
In this edition of the CR Podcast, we talk to Jacqui Davies, producer of new film Ray & Liz, in which director Richard Billingham recreates his iconic photographs of his childhood as a feature film
Overcoming the fear of public speaking
Your mouth has gone dry and your notes are shaking in your hands. ‘Don’t Fuck This Up’ is all you can hear above your thumping heart. Everyone is watching, but there’s no way out. If you dread public speaking, Tanya Livesey has some advice
Channel 4 celebrates Derry Girls’ return with new mural and social campaign
Channel 4’s hit show about teenage life in 1990s Ireland is back for a second series – and 4Creative has commissioned a large-scale artwork to mark the occasion
How to create a great online experience
We ask three experts for advice on creating a distinctive and engaging online experience – and explore how brands can create websites and apps with personality
Nike celebrates ‘crazy’ female athletes in epic new ad
The 90-second spot, which aired during the Oscars and stars Serena Williams, criticises some of the language used to describe women in sport, and urges them to “dream crazier”
How I Got Here: David Droga
We speak to the Droga5 founder about how growing up in a remote national park in Australia influenced his creative outlook, setting up his own agency out of arrogance and ignorance, and his mission above all else to remain relevant
Meet JUCO, LA based photography duo Julia Galdo and Cody Cloud
Art Director Gem Fletcher introduces us to the work of creative duo JUCO, who have been making waves in LA photographing everyone from Janelle Monáe and Kim Kardashian to Tyler the Creator
Antony Cairns’s sci-fi images explore the “jigsaw puzzle of the city”
A new book, CTY, by artist Antony Cairns brings together dozens of enigmatic images of the ‘megalopolis’, taken late at night in eerily empty parts of New York, Tokyo, London and LA
Photographing the Unlikely Rise of Bob the Flamingo
Bob, a flamingo who flew into a window of a hotel, has become a popular TV star on the Caribbean island Curaçao. But what can his presence tell us about the complexities of wildlife photography?
Exposure: Vasantha Yogananthan
Art Director Gem Fletcher introduces us to the work of Franco-Tamil photographer Vasantha Yogananthan who has been travelling the length of India to create A Myth of Two Souls, a project inspired by epic poem The Ramayana
Sex Education: Ben Taylor on directing a hit Netflix show
Sex Education won over fans with its brilliant performances and heartfelt look at teenage life. We talk to director Ben Taylor about creating the show’s aesthetic, getting it commissioned and the challenges of directing comedy-drama
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