All you need is the right pen
Artist Jeffrey Alan Love recently tweeted a sketch, simply captioned “illustrator’s funeral”. Leaning over an open casket, a mourner asks one final question of the deceased …
Shayne Laverdière’s character posters for The Death and Life of John F. Donovan
A full set of character posters has been unveiled for Xavier Dolan’s first English-language film, The Death and Life of John F. Donovan, which is scheduled for release next year. With an initial poster reveal of Jessica Chastain’s character back in June, the enigmatic series – shot by photographer Shayne Laverdière – now features another seven […]
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How to find your brand voice (literally)
Can’t bear the thought of commuting without a podcast on the go? You’re not alone. According to Edison’s annual study on podcasting, over 67 million Americans listened to at least one podcast a month this year, a 23% uplift on 2015. Here’s the thing, it’s really easy to start your own podcast. It’s also the […]
Trevor Key’s Top 40
To coincide with an exhibition of the late, great photographer’s work, designers Ian Anderson and Scott King, along with photographer Toby McFarlan Pond, will discuss the influence of Key’s work with CR’s Patrick Burgoyne at an event in Hull on September 20
Exposure: Alexander Coggin
Art Director Gem Fletcher examines the world of photography, with a focus on new talent, photobooks and exhibitions from around the globe. In the latest instalment she looks at photographer Alexander Coggin
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New Talent: Gutless Wonder’s eye-popping portfolio
In the latest in our series uncovering creative talent on Facebook and Instagram, we speak to Gutless Wonder – a mixed media artist who creates ‘happy’ sculptures and CG characters
Cover of Iain Sinclair’s final London book binds him to the city
Billed as Sinclair’s final instalment of his books focusing on the capital, The Last London features cover text that weaves in and out of the city just as the writer has done since arriving there in the 1960s
Ben Terrett on the importance of teamwork
The Co-op Group Design Director talks to Eliza Williams about how trust and openness makes for great creative work, plus why there are no big egos allowed in his teams
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Insights: How to create a great Christmas ad for mobile
Seven tips for adapting TVCs and creating thumb-stopping seasonal campaigns for Facebook and Instagram
Cheeky new billboard campaign from O2
O2 has been running a witty billboard campaign featuring broken hoardings to promote an offer of a replacement screen for customers who purchase a new phone handset on certain tariffs.
10 things to do at London Design Festival
London Design Festival kicks off next week with over 400 events taking place in nine districts across the capital. We’ve rounded up 10 great things to see and do – from an exhibition of rare graphic works by Otl Aicher to a showcase of Indian design and a talk from Harry Potter designers MinaLima… Enjoy […]
Curtain Up! Peter Dazeley shoots London theatres
The latest in photographer Peter Dazeley’s series of photobooks on the capital focuses on London’s theatres and takes the reader into some of the city’s most famous institutions
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