Ben Kay on advertising’s lost priorities
For his latest column on advertising, our correspondent Ben Kay examines the tendency for everyone to pull in different directions when it comes to creating work, to the detriment of the whole industry
Burberry, Calvin Klein and the changing face of fashion branding
From Burberry to Berluti and Calvin Klein, global fashion brands are replacing historic logos with more minimal designs. We take a look at what this says about the world of haute couture
A look back at Britain’s black communities in the 70s
Charity Autograph has teamed up with Studiocanal to put on a free exhibition of work by 20th century black photographers to celebrate the release of Idris Elba’s first film as a director, Yardie
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BSA2018 deadline extension and additional award for women artists
Artists now have until September 30 to enter the Bridgeman Studio Award 2018. All women artists who enter will automatically be eligible for the Great Women Artists Award
Street London festival returns this weekend
Hoxton Mini Press is hosting the third iteration of Street London – a festival devoted to the art of street photography – at D&AD headquarters in London this weekend
How I Got Here: Crackstevens
Filmmaker Akinola Davies (aka Crackstevens – named for his love of Cat Stevens) has created videos for the likes of Blood Orange and Kate Tempest. Here he talks about growing up between Nigeria and Kent, and the challenges faced by people of colour in the creative industries
It’s time to challenge brands’ short-term thinking
Short-termism threatens key disciplines such as design and strategy. And boardroom ignorance is allowing it to happen, says Love’s Trevor Cairns. It’s time to challenge brands’ obsession with likes, followers and new tech
Good Reads: Decay, Backstage Talks and Beneficial Shock!
Our latest round up of interesting new magazines features one made by young homeless people of London, an illustrated film magazine and another about the business of design
A new tiger for Tiger of Sweden
Clothing manufacturer Tiger of Sweden has launched a new brand identity, with a tiger symbol based on an illustration found on a suit in the company’s archive
National Geographic, Elle and The Plant announced for ModMag 2018
The ModMag conference is an annual exploration of what makes magazines tick – uncovering the hard work that goes into keeping indie titles afloat, as well as the creatives behind some of the biggest names in publishing
How I Work: Beano Studios Editorial Director Mike Stirling
Cult comic the Beano is celebrating its 80th birthday this year. To mark the occasion, we speak to Mike Stirling who heads up Beano’s in-house studio about the ‘fun factory’ work culture at its Dundee headquarters, and how to make a heritage brand stay relevant in a digital world
Why is writing the ‘about’ page on a website so hard?
In his latest column, our correspondent Daniel Benneworth-Gray expresses the agonies of writing the ‘about’ page on his website, and why the easy answer is to just keep putting it off
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