Ben Kay on the gender pay gap in advertising
In the first of a new series of columns for Creative Review, creative director and renowned ad blogger Ben Kay gives his view on the issue of the gender pay gap in the ad industry.
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A’ Design Award & Competition 2018 winners announced
This year’s contest celebrates the work of 1962 winners from 100 different countries in 99 different design disciplines – each selected after much deliberation by a panel of industry experts, design scholars and prominent members of the press
Ilya Naishuller creates colourful, cyberpunk world for Leningrad’s new video
The director has ventured into the world of animation for the first time with the Russian rock band’s latest video JuJu, which depicts an anarchic future society controlled by violent gangs
Are vinyl toys about to make a comeback?
Paul Budnitz, the man behind Kidrobot and Ello, is getting back into the art toy business with new “reality agnostic” company Superplastic. CR talks to him about the project
When your in-house creative team has more work than they can handle
What to do when your in-house creative team has more work than they can handle? Emma Sexton suggests ways in which in-house teams can deal with the pressure without getting overwhelmed
1984 and all that: A history of Apple in CR
From DTP to Jonathan Ive by way of Croydon, search for ‘Apple’ in the CR archive to see the enduring impact the brand has had on the creative industry
Hattie Stewart invites gallery-goers to become cover stars
Visitors to Greenwich’s NOW Gallery can get up close and personal with Hattie Stewart’s newest artwork – as long as they take their shoes off.
Mental health zine Swirl’s visually alluring take on self-help guides
The booklet has been conceived and written by mental health nurse Andy Walton, with design by Studio Moross and collage-style illustrations by Nate Kitch
Hope to Nope: 7 powerful designs for politics
From a graphic novel aimed at potential migrants to a flag marking the killing of an unarmed black man by US police, GraphicDesign&’s new book Hope to Nope features some powerful political designs. Here GD& examine seven notable examples
Ask Anna: How do I deal with a difficult colleague?
In the latest question for our creative advice column, CR agony aunt Anna Higgs offers suggestions for how to cope with a complicated colleague and a less-than-interested boss.
Celebrating 80 years of The Beano
To coincide with its anniversary this year, Beano Studios has commissioned Horace Panter to give some of its much-loved characters a Pop Art-inspired makeover
From McEnroe to Hyper Court: a history of Nike in CR
Search ‘Nike’ in the CR archive and you can trace how the brand’s use of advertising and design grew ever-more sophisticated and diverse, from provocative posters to interactive basketball courts
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