How I work: Pickles football magazine editor, Ned Read
We speak to Ned Read, founder and editor of football magazine Pickles about how the publication has outlasted others, growing a readership and the future of the magazine
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From Darkroom to Digital: Perou’s Process
We talk to the acclaimed photographer about how he makes his stunning images and the steps he takes to ensure that we see them as he intended
Writing for Monzo bank
Throughout this week, we’re offering a glimpse into the work lives of in-house creatives. Here, Harry Ashbridge – a writer at Monzo bank – explains how he is working with customers to define the bank’s tone of voice and ensure it remains consistent as the business grows
Inside the creative team at Jamie Oliver
This week we are looking at the unique opportunities and challenges of being a creative working in-house. Here, former food stylist Sarah Tildesley talks to CR about her role heading up creative at Jamie Oliver and working with the nation’s most famous chef
What does a high performing in-house creative team look like?
It’s In-house Week here on CR. We’ll be focusing on in-house creative teams and how they work. To start things off, in-house expert Emma Sexton suggests three ways to shift perceptions of in-house teams from service to strategic partner
Want honest advice on a career in design? Ask Craig Oldham + win a crit
If you have a question about a career in design, head over to our Twitter feed and leave us a question. Designer Craig Oldham will give you some advice. You could win a portfolio crit or a copy of his new book Oh Sh*t… What Now?
What Jon Marshall joining Pentagram may mean for him, and the studio
Marshall’s background in connected products adds valuable new skills to Pentagram’s London offering, but the move is as much a confirmation of the studio’s founding model as it is about securing its future
D&AD Festival 2018: What’s on
This year’s D&AD Festival investigates the relationship between creativity and culture, and how the two shape each other. Here are our highlights.
Eels soundtrack a skeletal love story in Bone Dry music video
Directed by Sofia Astrom, the promo for new track Bone Dry by Eels is a stop-motion wonder featuring a sad skeleton on a mission to reclaim his lost heart.
Play-Doh launches online museum of fantastical clay creatures
DDB Paris has created The Gallery of Emerging Species – a natural history-style collection of handmade Play-Doh monsters.
Home by Magnum Photographers
A new book and major touring exhibition sees 16 Magnum photographers examine the concept of ‘Home’, resulting in a complex and often poignant portrait of a very personal subject.
Asterix and the new translator
The adventures of Asterix the Gaul have been amusing British readers since 1969, thanks to the brilliant translations of Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge. Last year, Adriana Hunter took over the job of converting the jokes, puns and celebrated character names into English. We talk to her about what the process involves
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