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Designing graphics for Wes Anderson’s Isle of Dogs
Erica Dorn spent two years crafting thousands of handmade graphic props for Wes Anderson’s stop motion epic Isle of Dogs. We talked to the designer about her work on the film
Photographer B+ on working with DJ Shadow
In 1996, photographer Brian Cross – aka B+ – shot the iconic cover of DJ Shadow’s album Endtroducing. At the recent Offset festival in Dublin, Cross talked about the experience of creating the work, as well as the importance of mistakes
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New Talent: Director Fanny Hoetzeneder
In the latest in our series uncovering creative talent on Facebook and Instagram, we speak to Fanny Hoetzeneder – a London-based director inspired by Gregory Crewdson and David Lynch
A Meeting of Minds: Headspace, Nexus & mindful storytelling
The Headspace creative team has been working with Nexus Studios to convey the complexities of the mind through a series of charming animations. Here, they explain the approach that’s bringing millions to their films – and making mindfulness and meditation more accessible
Production Type creates new face of luxury for LVMH
LVMH Air is the new bespoke typeface family for luxury goods conglomerate LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy). Here’s a first look
Abandoned playspaces of Japan
Taken at wintertime in Japan, Carine Thévenau’s photographs of empty playgrounds tell the story of an ageing population, migration and the passing of time
Dougal Wilson and The Daniels direct Apple iPhone X ads
In the latest in a series of fun and entertaining ads from Apple, directors The Daniels and Dougal Wilson highlight unique aspects of the iPhone X in unusual ways in two new films.
Marina Esmeraldo on the joy of personal projects
Speaking at Digital Design Days in Milan, illustrator Marina Esmeraldo discussed the importance of stepping away from the computer and finding time to work on personal projects
Hope to Nope: Can design cause political change?
Examining the ‘political graphic design of a turbulent decade’ the Design Museum show explores the impact of social and digital media on the way in which political ideas have been communicated in the past ten years
How I Work: Chris Ware
Speaking at this year’s Offset festival, artist and illustrator Chris Ware gave insights into his working practice, his battles with self-doubt and procrastination, and how comic books capture the “infinite present”.
84 sculptures to help CALM fight male suicide
adam&eveDDB and sculptor Mark Jenkins have created an installation which vividly illustrates the tragic statistic that, in the UK, 84 men take their own lives every week
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