Nick Ballon & Alma Haser: Invisible Wounds
BEST IN BOOK in the Photography Annual 2017 This project is the result of a commission from Save the Children to mark the sixth year of the Syrian conflict, for which a report was released to raise awareness of the effects of war on children. According to the report, many children are suffering from “toxic […]
Nadav Kander: Time, Person of the Year
BEST IN BOOK in the Photography Annual 2017 Time magazine commissioned Kander to photograph the then-President Elect Donald Trump as its Person of the Year. Writing about the image for CR, Paul Belford described it as, “a terrifyingly great image”. “We view [Trump] from the back as he turns to look at us. The expression […]
Behind the design of the new Pan 70 book covers
To mark Pan’s 70th birthday the publishing house recently released a set of 20 backlist titles complete with covers that reference the original editions and form a striking, Swiss-style set
Exposure: Catherine Hyland
Art Director Gem Fletcher examines the world of photography, with a focus on new talent, photo books and exhibitions from around the globe. In the latest instalment she looks at photographer Catherine Hyland
Viviane Sassen: Adidas Tennis by Pharrell Williams
BEST IN BOOK in the Photography Annual 2017 Pharrell Williams has collaborated with adidas Originals on several collections dating back to 2014. To coincide with the US Open tennis tournament this year, he designed a 70s-inspired colour-blocked range of summer wear for the brand. Viviane Sassen was commissioned by New York agency Lloyd & Co […]
Catherine Hyland: Universal Experience
BEST IN BOOK in the Photography Annual 2017 “For the last ten years, Catherine Hyland has been examining our connection to the land, telling stories about people and places through the spaces they inhabit,” wrote Gem Fletcher in her Exposure column on Hyland for CR in November. “Her work delves into human existence, exploring ideas […]
Juno Calypso: A Girl’s Guide to Egg Freezing
BEST IN BOOK in the Photography Annual 2017 This project was commissioned by US online platform Topic, which features “visual and audio stories programmed around monthly themes”. It ran as part of Topic’s Female Trouble issue, as one of “a variety of comedic and dramatic narratives examining the struggles women confront – and the ones […]
Nick Turpin: On The Night Bus
BEST IN BOOK in the Photography Annual 2017 Published in book form by Hoxton Mini Press, On the Night Bus follows a long tradition of captivating photographic projects centred around public transport and commuting. However what sets Nick Turpin’s portraits apart is their eerie and painterly quality. The steamed windows of the buses create an […]
Making of the S-Town podcast: why & how
Released in March this year, the S-Town podcast from the makers of This American Life and Serial reimagines the way oral stories can be told. CR’s Salonee Gadgil speaks to its host and executive producer Brian Reed about the complexities of telling the story of John B McLemore in this new experimental format and attempts to uncover the secret to its success. (Warning: contains spoilers)
Frankenstein: Making of a Modern Myth
In his new book, Christopher Frayling examines how Mary Shelley’s novel of 1818 brought about one of the most enduring characters in literature and film – and created a visual language all its own
Channel 4 logo becomes “C4 giant” in quirky new idents
A new set of films to promote Channel 4 are kooky, amusing and ‘very 4’.
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