We Dissent: tracing the art and activism of the feminist movement
In its latest show, the Cooper Union in New York is looking at the city’s longstanding (but poorly documented) association with the feminist movement
Isle of Man’s new stamp series celebrates the island’s fascinating folklore
Jay Cover has created a charming set of illustrated stamps for the Isle of Man Post Office, which spotlight traditional – and unusually named – Manx customs such as Hop tu Naa and Hunt the Wren
Fontsmith brings its Brandfont service to life with new book series
The type foundry’s exclusively licensed font service has been reimagined in print form by Thompson Brand Partners, and offers a deep dive into its library of more than 500 fonts
Paul Pensom on how to kit out your first design studio
In his latest column on life as an independent designer, Paul Pensom gets into the nitty-gritty of furnishing your studio space, and how to do it without breaking the bank
Creative Leaders on Failure: Adrian Shaughnessy
We’ve talked to five of CR’s Creative Leaders 50 about how they have handled failure in their own career, and how they advise others to cope when things don’t go according to plan. Next we talk to designer and publisher Adrian Shaughnessy
Cross purposes? New England rugby shirt resembles 2010 football design
Well this is odd: a new England Rugby Union shirt for the 2018-19 season features a scattering of tiny St George crosses. Just like the England football shirt of 2010
Mother Design gives Radio 1 a new graphic language
A new system for the BBC radio station brings together its various sub-brands and adds new assets for video and live events
Creative Leaders on Failure: Somesuch’s Sally Campbell
We’ve talked to five of CR’s Creative Leaders 50 about how they have handled failure in their own career, and how they advise others to cope when things don’t go according to plan. First up is production company Somesuch co-founder, Sally Campbell
The big ‘O’: could one letter be the secret to brand success?
Could the key to naming a top brand be as simple as using an ‘O’ as the second letter? asks Paul Harpin of brand consultancy Harpin & Waring. Surely not?!
How I Got Here: Illustrator Luke Pearson
From Nobrow books and New Yorker covers to a Netflix adaptation, artist Luke Pearson tells CR how he found his creative freedom, why he’s left comics for grown-ups behind, and how his daughter is helping him think differently about children’s books
Adidas takes over a takeaway shop in London to promote new Glitch boots
To launch its new Glitch Prep Pack football boot range, adidas turned a London takeaway into a Glitch pop-up, creating new Glitch-themed branding for everything from the menus to the food boxes to a neon sign hanging outside
Can music and radio tempt shoppers into stores?
JD Sports has launched a new “content streaming service”, while Ikea, Superdrug and Asda are using in-store radio to engage with consumers and promote offers. We take a look at how branded broadcasting can benefit shops
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