The design of Mute Records
A new book by Terry Burrows on the history of record label Mute reveals how its sleeve design has been led by its artists from the start. Below is an extract from the book on the label’s early design.
Paris Photo 2017 – highlights from this year’s fair
Paris Photo turned 21 this year and with a formidable line-up of shows the 2017 edition at the Grand Palais was another chance to see some of the world’s best photography – and gauge how the medium is evolving
Spanish Harlem in the 1980s – Joseph Rodriguez’s gritty portrait of El Barrio
Documentary photographer Joseph Rodriguez lived and worked in Harlem in the 1980s and produced a beautiful series of photographs, now the subject of a book and exhibition from Brooklyn-based publisher, powerHouse
An appeal – have you seen this poster?
Designer Anthony Burrill is trying to track down the whereabouts of a rare poster that was mistakenly sold from printers Adams of Rye in Sussex
Face book: Paul Gorman’s history of ‘the magazine that changed culture’
This comprehensive history of The Face brings together all the main protagonists in an inspiring story of what happens when creative, passionate people are given a platform to do what they do best
Logos from Japan: Counter-Print’s new book explores contemporary Japanese logo design
Design store and publisher Counter-Print‘s new book Logos from Japan brings together hundreds of logo designs for Japanese businesses – including bookstores, cafes, salons, dentists, pharmacies, arts organisations and food brands. It is Counter-print’s second book on Japanese visual culture. The first, From Japan, was released in 2015 and focused on graphic design and illustration. […]
German store Penny tackles family disharmony in its Christmas ad
While most brands go for festive sparkles in their Christmas ads, Penny tackles the gloomy, but very real, subject of families who are estranged.
This Is Me, Full Stop – a visual tale of 12 punctuation marks
A poetic exploration of some of the most common punctuation marks in the English language gives voice to the comma and semicolon via the exclamation mark, brackets and ellipsis
London Underground Architecture & Design Map
Following its design guides to the Brutalist and modernist treasures of several cities, Blue Crow Media’s latest range of maps looks at some of the world’s most famous public transportation systems – starting with the London Underground
Nicola Edginton, Design Director at mark-making* on life in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Miriam Rayman’s piece From Shoreditch to the Shires, which examined the consequences of creatives abandoning London, sparked off a huge debate on CR. We’re following up with a series of interviews with creatives who’ve chosen the sticks over the city. Here we speak to mark-making*’s Nicola Edginton
Oliver Jeffers on art, the universe and everything
A master storyteller working across books, art and commercial projects, Oliver Jeffers is getting philosophical in his latest children’s title, Here We Are. We talk to him about how it was made.
Sainsbury’s presents low-key singalong in its Christmas ad
Sainsbury’s eschews the trend for creating a ‘Christmas special’ ad this year, and instead releases a festive singalong version of its already established campaign. It does feature an appearance from Kermit the Frog though.
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