Bodyform plays it safe in ‘taboo busting’ new ad
Bodyform’s new commercial aims to bust taboos around periods. But, argues Eliza Williams, it doesn’t go nearly far enough.
In praise of style guides – why a new book aimed at designers is perfect for writers too
The Typographic Style Handbook is an excellent new guide for typographers and typesetters – but there’s plenty of great advice in this little book for writers as well
Malcolm Garrett on working with Buzzcocks
Forty years on from the release of Orgasm Addict, Malcolm Garrett shows CR around an exhibition of his work for the Buzzcocks, on display at Plant NOMA as part of Design Manchester, and explains how the distinctive design style he created for the band developed.
Taschen’s new book celebrates the golden age of Russian film poster design
Film Posters of the Russian Avant-Garde contains 250 designs by some of the country’s leading artists
Untouched: the early photography of Guy Bourdin
A new book from Steidl collects together some of Guy Bourdin’s earliest photographs and shows how his remarkable creative vision was shaped on the streets of Paris
Lucienne Day at Design Manchester
Fans of textile design should not miss the ‘Lucienne Day: Living Design’ exhibition, currently on show at the Manchester School of Art as part of Design Manchester.
Unit Editions’ Adrian Shaughnessy on leaving London for rural Essex
Miriam Rayman’s piece From Shoreditch to the Shires, which examined the consequences of creatives abandoning London for the countryside, sparked off a huge debate on CR. We’re following up with a series of interviews with creatives who have made similar moves. Here we speak to Adrian Shaughnessy, editorial director at Unit Editions
Artist Stephen Bliss brings torn poster artworks to new London show
The British artist, known for his illustration work for Rockstar video games, unveils a series of artworks painted onto old advertising hoardings and torn posters
Logo fans will love Counter-Print’s new book on Cruz Novillo
A new book from Counter-Print celebrates the work of Cruz Novillo – the designer behind identities for Spain’s post office, police force and Socialist Party
Anthony Burgess Re-Covered
As part of this year’s Design Manchester festival, the Anthony Burgess Foundation is hosting an exhibition which sees designers from around the world share new design ideas for classic novels including A Clockwork Orange.
Lucio Fontana’s work inspires cover design for Phaidon book on erotic art
Designed in-house at Phaidon, the cover for The Art of the Erotic references Lucio Fontana’s Concetto Spaziale works that the Italian artist devised in the late 1940s
An interactive identity for York Mediale
Digital arts festival York Mediale’s website features a fun set of visuals that respond to user interactions
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