When Alma met Clark
Photographer Alma Haser has collaborated with electronic musician Clark on artwork for his last three albums, manipulating his image to create some striking and unsettling covers. We spoke to the pair about the process
Webby Awards 2017 shortlists announced – CR’s an Honoree
The Creative Review website is an Honoree in the Websites – Architecture & Design category at the 21st annual Webby Awards
More ways of seeing: Paul Belford on George Nelson’s How to See
A new edition of George Nelson’s insightful 1977 book, How to See, shows how visual literacy can be learned –and its teachings have never been more needed
Good Reads: Us of America, The Smudge & Posterzine
Our latest round up of noteworthy magazines includes two that react to America’s political climate, and another that may or may not be a magazine
Advice on art and life from Anthony Burrill
Make It Now!, the new book from artist and designer Anthony Burrill, is both a memoir and a guide for how to make it as a designer while also living your life. We talk to him about 20 years in the business, Instagram and the importance of honesty.
Ghost in the Shell: creating a hybrid world
Motion graphics studio Territory talk us through creating the cityscapes for Rupert Sanders’ new film – and bringing a holographic vision of the future to life
In partnership with Workfront
Seven routes from designer to Creative Director
Dave Lesue, Creative Director at Workfront, has some invaluable advice for those looking to move up the ranks
Why Pepsi’s Kendall Jenner ad gets it so wrong
Pepsi gets political in its latest ad campaign, which stars Kendall Jenner. And judging by the reaction from the public, it’s a move the brand may well regret.
EMMA – the magazine providing a homeless hostel with a creative outlet
An unusual creative magazine produced by Brian Baderman is giving voice to residents of the Arlington hostel in London
64 Bits: a trip down www.memory.lane
Currently on show at Here East in London, 64 Bits celebrates 64 seminal moments in the history of the web, including working versions of the first website and first search engine plus the work of digital pioneers such as Susan Kare, Jodi and Hi-ReS!
Director and Free the Bid founder Alma Har’el on supporting female filmmakers
The award-winning director talks to CR about addressing adland’s gender imbalance and making her voice heard in a male-dominated industry
Writers of Humans on evolving attitudes to our friends electric
In the Channel 4 series Humans, audiences were shown a world where androids – or ‘synths’ – are a part of normal, everyday life. We talk to the show’s writers, Jon Brackley and Sam Vincent, about the real AI that lies behind the story, and whether the robots are, in fact, coming.
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