Penguin’s John Steinbeck reissues feature Walker Evans Polaroids from 1973
For the covers of its new Modern Classics series of John Steinbeck’s works, Penguin used images that US photographer Walker Evans shot on a Polaroid SX-70
Designer vs Developer #10: How to become a designer
Google Design Advocate Mustafa Kurtuldu talks to Yasmine Evjen, a Design Advocate on the Google Design Relations Team, about learning design skills and debate whether technical expertise helps or hinders the creative process
Two-Dimensional Man by Paul Sahre: a different kind of design book
Paul Sahre’s memoir Two-Dimensional Man is a fascinating story of how design intersects with life. We talk to him about the book and what prompted him to write it.
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New Talent: Portrait and still life photographer Lottie Bea Spencer
In the latest in our series uncovering creative talent on Facebook and Instagram, we speak to London-based photographer and recent LCC graduate Lottie Bea Spencer
Mastering Creativity: lessons from improv
Fresh from his critically acclaimed one man show at this year’s Edinburgh Festival, Claire Bridges speaks to Max Dickins, stand-up, writer and improv performer, about how he works and what creatives can learn from his process
Swedish punk band Pissjar releases typeface made from own urine
The charmingly-named band created the typeface for the launch of their new album, spending six months urinating onto bed sheets
A look inside Refinery29’s “interactive fun house” 29Rooms
Refinery29’s experiential event returned to New York last week with installations from Jake Glyllenhaal, Madame Ghandi, Juno Calypso and more…
Scents Ability: How Somerset House made an immersive show about perfume
Perfume is an unusual exhibition featuring ten of the most radical scents of the last twenty years. We talk to its co-curator about designing a show geared to our sense of smell – and why the highly experimental end of perfume-making is finally getting the attention it deserves
Netflix reimagines classic 80s horror movie posters for Stranger Things campaign
In the run-up to the second season of the cult show, the Netflix marketing team have been releasing a series of posters referencing the films that inspired the show
Director Oscar Hudson on Radiohead’s Lift video
The latest video from OK Computer reissue OKNOTOK 1997-2017, released today, is fittingly surreal and disquieting, packed with metaphors and references to Radiohead of yore.
Creating a new brand for Wales
Wales has seen a significant increase in overseas visitors since the launch of a new marketing campaign and national branding by Cardiff and Amsterdam agency Smörgåsbord. Creative director Dylan Griffith talks us through the challenges and steps involved in creating a brand identity for the country
A guide to co-design from Hato’s Ken Kirton
Hato co-founder Ken Kirton on the dos and don’ts of collaborative design – and how co-creation can foster a deeper relationship between organisations and the public
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