Seven things to see at East London Comic Arts Festival
East London Comic Arts Festival returns to Hackney this weekend with three days of talks, workshops, screenings and a showcase of great publications
Remember when the week was neatly divided into a cycle of manageable chunks?
A freelancer’s working life has little regard for the traditional calendar. So how to get those daily markers back in place? Start watching TV
Stanley Donwood creates magical new artwork for Bonnefantenmuseum Maastricht
Artist Stanley Donwood, renowned for his work with Radiohead, has transformed the cupola at the Bonnefantenmuseum Maastricht, covering the space with an intricate black-and-white painting, which is completed with a sound piece by Thom Yorke.
Tham Khai Meng on Cannes Lions 2017
Ahead of this year’s Cannes Lions, which begins on Saturday, we talk to two of this year’s awards jury presidents, and ask their views of the festival. First up is Ogilvy & Mather’s Worldwide Co-Chairman and CCO Tham Khai Meng, who is leading the Titanium jury this year.
Pictoplasma launches character selfie competition to win fellowship places
For the launch of its call for entries to discover the best in creative self-portraiture, the Berlin group has commissioned 12 artists to each create their own character selfie
Father’s Day: how depictions of dads have changed
From pipe and slippers to barbie and beer gut, what do Father’s Day card illustrations tell us about changing perceptions of fatherhood?
Transformers art prank at Dulwich Picture Gallery
A 19th-century painting on show at the London gallery recently caused confusion among visitors – just who was that in the foreground?
Exposure: Cian Oba-Smith
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 Cian Oba-Smith.
We need to talk about porn: Rashida Jones on making Netflix series Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On
Actor, writer and producer Rashida Jones is hoping to spark a conversation about the impact of online porn and dating apps through Netflix series Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On
Why Emigre mattered – and still matters
Massimo Vignelli once called it a “factory of garbage” but for 20 years Emigre magazine provided a vital forum for fierce debate about the future of graphic design. As the first UK exhibition about the title opens, Rick Poynor looks at its enduring influence
Life goes on, even with cancer, says Macmillan
VCCP’s new campaign for Macmillan is beautifully observed and rooted in an important insight
How Pharrell Williams (eventually) got Happy
Pharrell Williams’ Happy was a global hit in 2014 – but it was his tenth attempt to create an upbeat song for Despicable Me 2, as he told the Brilliant Minds conference in Stockholm
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