Exposure: András Ladocsi
In András Ladocsi’s photographs, water acts as a connecting force to his past as well as an enduring theme in his present work, where he explores ideas of friendship, community, and freedom
Speedy Romeo’s branding is a homage to its namesake
Saint Urbain has designed a new identity and packaging for the Brooklyn pizza restaurant that takes its horsey origin story and runs with it
A new book explores medieval merchant marks
Logo Rewind shows the links between trademarks drawn up hundreds of years ago and modern logo designs
Mary Musasa on how a paid internship changed her life
Internships offer a chance for talent from different backgrounds to enter the advertising and production industry, but only if they are paid
The design story of the Gaza ceasefire marches
Marches have been taking place across the world, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Here designer Sana Iqbal highlights some of the protest posters that have been used to call for peace, and explains the symbolism behind them
TikTok
How to cut through with creativity on TikTok
How the most successful brands on TikTok drive performance through ground-breaking creativity
Should ad award schemes acknowledge ethics?
And if they do, how should this be measured? This is a surprisingly complex question, as our ad correspondent Ben Kay explains below, but not one that should necessarily be ignored
Good Reads: Roam is a visual celebration of the modern folk movement
Brought to life by an archaeologist and an illustrator, the new magazine explores what the folk renaissance looks like in a modern, capitalist, multicultural, gender non-conforming society
Le Rub’s Mediterranean-inspired identity brings a dose of sunshine
Retro typography, warm colour gradients, and characterful illustrations come together in Leslie David Studio’s identity for the sunscreen brand
Introducing New Talent 2023
Welcome to our annual showcase celebrating fresh talent entering the creative industries
Tom Emmerson on going against the grain
Whether shooting music videos, directing commercials, or eyeing up a career in feature films, the director is determined to make work that challenges mediocre creativity
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty rebrands as National Landscapes
Representing some of the UK’s most beautiful landscapes, the nature organisation was due a brand update to improve visibility and accessibility – starting with a simplified name
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