CR’s pick of the 2019 Super Bowl ads
In this year’s (somewhat mediocre) crop of Super Bowl ads, robots, humour and nostalgia are in, while politics and brand purpose are surprisingly absent
How I Got Here: Punchdrunk founder Felix Barrett
Punchdrunk’s lavish theatre shows have inspired all kinds of immersive experiences – from pop-up supper clubs to musical performances. Founder Felix Barrett reflects on how the company got started and the pressures that come with fame
How We Met: Megaforce
French collective Megaforce have directed award-winning music videos and viral ads for the likes of Nike and Rihanna. Here, Raphaël Rodriguez and Clément Gallet tell us how the group met and how they work together as a foursome
How I Work: How to Train Your Dragon Director, Dean DeBlois
The Animator and Director cut his teeth on blockbusters including Mulan and Lilo & Stitch before joining the How to Train Your Dragon trilogy. As the final part is released, he discusses not making sequels for the sake of it, and why we should never underestimate kids
A look at Agnes Ricart Gregori’s bold and colourful illustrations
We speak to Valencia-based artist Anges Ricart Gregori who has begun carving a niche for herself within the world of editorial illustration, creating visuals for the likes of Vice and The New Yorker
Marcel Dzama mixes mythology, wit and politics in a new series of paintings
An exhibition of new works at David Zwirner Hong Kong features paintings and sculptures that give a nod to Blake and Duchamp as well as the all-pervading influence of politics in the age of Trump
New Guinness ad promotes drinking … water
Guinness has created a tongue-in-cheek new ad that aims to promote responsible drinking. But is the brand being serious or is it taking the mick? It’s not entirely clear
How We Met: Friends With You
The founders of art collective Friends With You, Arturo Sandoval and Samuel Borkson, explain how they’ve kept a close friendship and creative partnership going for the past 20 years
Jody Barton’s ten years of bike art
The Copenhagen-based illustrator has a new exhibition featuring work made for Denmark’s cycling community over the past decade
How We Met: Toiletpaper
Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari’s biannual art magazine is much loved by the creative world for its seductively surreal imagery. We speak to the duo about the decision to set up shop together, and why a typical Toiletpaper shoot could be compared to an orgy
Creative Pioneers: David Kolbusz on advertising
David Kolbusz, Chief Creative Officer at Droga5 London, talks to CR about his creative process, what makes a good brief, and how being an ad creative may be akin to being a lobster in a pot
How We Met: Ana and Hermeti Balarin, Mother
Working with your other half would be a living nightmare for most of us, but Ana and Hermeti Balarin have managed to make successful careers out of it. Here, they talk about going from Interns to Partners at Mother, and why having a kid changed everything
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