Brighton Festival’s identity makes Guest Director Rokia Traoré the star of the show
Johnson Banks has designed the branding for 2019’s edition, featuring a hibiscus-adorned illustration of the Malian musician by Simon Prades
I was the… production designer for The Favourite
Fresh from winning a BAFTA for her work on Yorgos Lanthimos’ brilliantly surreal take on the reign of Queen Anne, we speak to Fiona Crombie about creating everything from wheelchairs to rabbit cages, and making a period drama work on an indie film budget
Gondry Bros direct weird and wonderful video for the Chemical Brothers
A 70s style dance party turns delightfully weird in this video for track Got To Keep On, directed by Michel and Olivier Gondry
Eliza Southwood wins Poster Prize for Illustration
The Association of Illustrators and London Transport Museum have revealed the winners of their 2019 Poster Prize, with the top award going to Eliza Southwood for her artwork depicting the Empire Windrush
Creating experiences for kids: advice from Beano Studios
Barry Pilling is Creative Director at Beano Studios, the digital offshoot of the much-loved comic brand. Here he explains how the team gathers insights from a team of young advisers and offers advice for brands looking to create content for kids
Why creating good work requires both logic and emotion
Here our advertising correspondent Ben Kay discusses the role of the left-brain and the right-brain in creating advertising. There’s a place for both romanticism and classicism in ad land, he says
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Art history reimagined: the revival of classicism
In the latest in a series on visual trends, Stocksy’s Tara Campbell explores how image makers are reimagining classic fine art and looking to old masters for inspiration
How I Got Here: Illustrator Noma Bar
The Israeli illustrator’s work is instantly recognisable for his masterful use of negative space and clever take on current affairs. He discusses how it all began in the forests of Galilee, and why creatives shouldn’t be afraid of bringing about political change through their work
Inside the Hay Festival Experience
Reading is usually perceived as a solo activity, but the Hay Festival has turned it into a community experience. We talk to founder Peter Florence about why a live event works for literature and how they’ve spread the Hay brand around the world
You are what you see: M&C Saatchi’s Mimi Gray on the impact of our visual culture
As society gets to grips with the impact of social media on our sense of self, M&C Saatchi’s new project Visual Diet questions the value and impact of the images we’re exposed to. Head of Visual Content Mimi Gray explains how it works
Old Spice launches never-ending deodorant ad
Old Spice’s latest campaign is an endless stream of ads within ads – and features a cameo from brand ambassador Terry Crews
How design is opening up the gaming experience
As the first mass-market games product for disabled people, the Xbox Adaptive Controller is reconsidering who gaming is for, and how they experience it. Microsoft designer Chris Kujawski tells CR why it’s the highlight of his creative career
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