Designing a work space in your home
With flexible working an increasingly desirable option for employees, working from home is on the rise. But how do you stop it interfering with your domestic life? A new book has some design tips.
New wildlife conservation identities for the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation
Studio Superfried’s new identities for two funding initiatives from the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation represent both the species – sharks, rays and elephants – and their habitats
How I Got Here: Ami Vitale
Over the last two decades, Ami Vitale has travelled to over 95 countries, writing, taking photographs and now making films, driven by belief that telling stories helps connect people rather than emphasise differences. Besides working with National Geographic Magazine, she conducts photography workshops all over the world and is publishing a book, Panda Love: the Secret Lives of Pandas. Here, she speaks to us about how she discovered photography, making an impact and more, and tells the stories of some of her images
Fatboy Slim re-releases classic album in pizza box packaging
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of his album You’ve Come A Long Way Baby, Fatboy Slim has created a limited edition box set in the form of a pizza box.
Penguin and Waterstones’ pop-up shop sells work by women writers only
Penguin and Waterstones have opened a pop-up book shop selling works by women writers to mark International Women’s Day on March 8 and the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote. Like a Woman is open in Shoreditch from March 5 to March 9. The shop stocks work by female writers and activists […]
Paolozzi’s Portfolios
A new exhibition on British Pop Art offers a rare opportunity to view a series of dynamic screenprints created by Eduardo Paolozzi in collaboration with the Kelpra Studio. We talk to curator Louise Weller about the story behind their creation.
FKA twigs stars in new Apple film directed by Spike Jonze
Apple’s latest short film advertises the HomePod, and in combining Spike Jonze with FKA twigs, the brand makes arriving home from work look amazing.
Anthony Gerace on his experiments with collage
Anthony Gerace creates thought-provoking collages and photographs. We talk to the London-based artist, designer and photographer about his creative process
Barbican photo show examines life on the margins
Photography greats from Diane Arbus to Daido Moriyama feature in Another Kind of Life, a new exhibition at the Barbican that examines imagery of communities that exist on the fringes of, or in deliberate opposition to, the mainstream. But where are the contemporary voices?
McDonald’s ads use golden arches for wayfinding
Simple and elegant new poster campaign from McDonald’s Canada features parts of the brand’s iconic logo used to direct motorists to the nearest McDonald’s outlet.
Quintessentially British 10p coins feature full English and NHS
The Royal Mint has released 26 collectible 10p pieces featuring an A-Z of Britishness including fish and chips and queueing on the reverse
From car brand to service brand: redesigning Audi’s identity for 2025
Asked to redesign the Audi brand for 2025, German agency Strichpunkt created a toolkit with digital devices in mind – and made it publicly available online
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