ITV ads show it’s more than just I’m A Celeb
Uncommon Creative Studio has unveiled cinematic ads for ITV, which play on ideas of archetypal characters to remind viewers that the channel can do drama too
My breakthrough moment: Lauren Greenfield
After struggling to find her feet as a photojournalist, Lauren Greenfield returned to her native Los Angeles to document the city’s teens. Here, she explains how going back to her roots helped her find her voice
My breakthrough moment: Emily Forgot
The graphic artist has worked with Adidas and the BBC, as well as crafting her own surreal ceramics. Here, she discusses the excitement of creating her first window display for Selfridges, and why she tries to recapture that feeling in her work now
CR Film: In the studio with Owen Gildersleeve
We visit artist and designer Owen Gildersleeve at his studio in East London and take a look at his latest personal project
D&AD’s noticeably pencil-free festival identity for 2019
Village Green has been tasked with creating the look and feel of this year’s festival, opting for a mixture of 2D and 3D abstract letterforms and a bold colour palette
Is creativity in crisis?
A recent report on the future of creativity reveals that consumers think brands lack originality and that 65% think that all brands look alike
My breakthrough moment: Matt Willey
Distinctive literary title Zembla gave New York Times Magazine Art Director Matt Willey his first taste of the world of publishing
My breakthrough moment: Hassan Hajjaj
The Moroccan-born, British-based artist’s work examines being caught between two cultures, and mixes Western and Arabic influences. Here, he reflects on one of his first professional photos, and how it took on a life of its own post-9/11
Exposure: Leslie Zhang
Photographer Leslie Zhang explores Chinese identity, drawing from memories of growing up in the country and Eastern iconography of the 80s and 90s. Art Director Gem Fletcher speaks to the Shanghai-based artist about his work
Gillette addresses modern masculinity in new ad, and causes controversy
After championing female empowerment for years, the ad industry has turned its attention towards masculinity, via a new spot from Gillette. It’s proving divisive but does it justify being described as the “worst marketing move ever”?
Why rest matters and overworking is counterproductive
The creative industries are notorious for fetishising long hours and all-nighters. But for creativity, overwork is counter-productive, says Tanya Livesey. Taking time out to get some proper rest is much more productive and effective
My breakthrough moment: Erik Kessels
A certain budget hotel in Amsterdam provided Erik Kessels with the perfect opportunity to make a name for himself in advertising
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