Oscar Hudson’s new promo for Loyle Carner is a delight
We’re used to clever visual trickery from promos director Oscar Hudson, and his new video for Loyle Carner’s Ottolenghi doesn’t disappoint
How life drawing got hip
Life drawing has made its way out of art schools and fusty evening classes and gained a certain popular (dare we say, hipster) appeal. As part of our week-long Body special, we speak to tutors from London, New York and Berlin about the surge in its popularity
Let’s talk about The Gut Stuff
Through videos, content and live events, DJs Alana and Lisa Macfarlane are helping explain how gut health can impact our wellbeing
New Sainsbury’s ad is a creepily cute ode to Halloween
Created by Wieden + Kennedy London, the ad sees the brand drop the black-and-white footage of members of the public (and Sainsbury’s staff) we’ve seen in its advertising of late, to replace it with a petrified animated pumpkin
Vaughan Oliver and the Body
Unit Editions has published a new book celebrating the graphic delights found in designer Vaughan Oliver’s archive. Here, as part of our Body theme on the website this week, we look at the part that the human form has played in Oliver’s work
Sherwood Forest gets a Robin Hood inspired facelift
Sheffield-based studio Cafeteria has rebranded the forest to coincide with the opening of its new visitor centre, adding a modern twist to the home of the famous folklore tale
Are brands finally over body taboos?
For years, advertising has dealt with bodily functions in hushed tones. But are recent ads showing period ‘blood’ and female body hair a sign that brands are ready to be frank? As part of a week-long special on the CR site devoted to the Body, Emma Tucker investigates
Hat-trick creates new identity for Stockholm’s Nationalmuseum
The branding for Sweden’s newly reopened national gallery is inspired by its mission to “connect the past with the present”
Anni Albers retrospective explores the intersection between art and craft
Known for her ‘pictorial weavings’, the 20th century artist’s contribution to modern art and design is being recognised in a new exhibition at the Tate Modern
Creative Pioneers: Astrid Stavro on pitching, speed and what makes a great idea
In this video series we speak to creative leaders about their approaches to commercial creativity, leading a team, responding to briefs, their creative process and more
David Stewart’s Paid Content takes a satirical look at ad agency life
The photographer’s series of ad world tableaux are a “vicious” and “timely” portrayal of some of the frustrations of life in advertising today, says Paul Belford
The CR podcast episode 13: TV branding and the concept of failure
The latest CR podcast sees CR’s editors discussing the recent rebrands at BBC2 and Channel 4, plus what role failure has in the creative process
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