Pens Paper – Daniel Eatock’s collected felt-tip works
New book Pens Paper records 20 years of artist and designer Daniel Eatock’s work made solely with felt-tip pens, sheets of paper and the passage of time
New thinking for old challenges
As the populations of developed countries get older, how can the creative industry rise to the challenge? The Design Museum’s NEW OLD exhibition sets out the issues and invited six design groups to create concepts addressing some of the key aspects of improving life as we get older
The February 2017 issue: the Age issue
In the new issue of CR we look at the role of creativity in transforming what it means to be ‘old’ – and why well-designed products and services should be solving problems for every age
Barmy but beautiful ads for MailChimp
Is it MailShrimp? Or JailBlimp? Or even KaleLimp? Either way, you’ll be mystified by these ads. But hopefully intrigued…
How the Underground has re-imagined some of its most famous posters
With an archive of posters going back some 110 years, many of the design classics produced for London Underground have gone on to be referenced in new works, as an exhibition at the London Transport Museum reveals
Creativity vs Trump
We’ve gathered some favourites from the extraordinary creativity on show at the anti-Trump Women’s Marches around the world
The sound of the Internet of Things (and why it matters for brands)
As the Internet of Things becomes real, Roscoe Williamson, Head of Branding at MassiveMusic London, examines how our world might sound in the future.
New LSO identity translates Sir Simon Rattle’s conducting into graphic form
Using motion capture, The Partners have interpreted the conductor’s movements in a series of animations
Creative Workplaces survey – we want to know about your place of work
What is it about a workplace that makes it more conducive to creativity? CR is embarking on a brand new project that will aim to look in detail at the effect your working environment has on the work that you do
Mozilla reveals new branding following open design process
Internet advocacy and software group Mozilla has revealed its new logo and brand assets – including a bespoke typeface, colour palette and proposed approach to imagery – following a seven-month “open design” process documented on its blog
Design for accessibility: how the Co-op’s digital wills service is made for everyone
Everyone needs a will and everyone deserves to fully understand such an important document. That’s why making a digital service accessible to everyone matters, says the Co-op’s Becky Arrowsmith
First Sainsbury’s campaign from Wieden + Kennedy launched
This week sees the arrival of Wieden + Kennedy’s first ad campaign for Sainsbury’s. Does it deliver the tasty freshness (see what I’ve done there?) that the client is after?
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