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Facebook and Instagram creative highlights of 2016
A look back at some of most creative campaigns created for Facebook and Instagram in 2016
The making of Bonobo’s Migration artwork
Bonobo’s sixth album Migration is out this week and features some striking artwork by photographer Neil Krug. We talk to Krug and Bonobo about the concept behind the visuals and shooting in the Mojave desert at dawn
Exposure: Tom Johnson
Art Director Gem Fletcher examines the work of Tom Johnson, in the latest installment of a series looking into talent in photography, from recent graduates to photographers breaking the rules
Why did SohoCreate matter?
SohoCreate, the festival of creativity is no more. Not only is this a sad loss to the creative industries, argues its ex-CEO, but also for London as the city centre needs a much wider set of creative skills applied to its development
A Certain Kind of Light – six decades of using light in art
The work of some 30 artists who have explored light as a material and subject matter is set to feature in a new exhibition at Towner Art Gallery in Eastbourne
CR Annual 2017: judges announced and extended deadline
With an extended deadline of Friday, January 27, there’s still plenty of time to enter the CR Annual. New for this year: discounted entry price for small studios and full online case studies of winners
How Sonos is changing the way we listen to music
A new generation of ‘smart’ speakers, linked to cloud-based streaming services is changing the way we listen to music. We speak to Tad Toulis, VP of Design at US audio brand Sonos, about designing such experiences
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Making waves in a sea of noise
The world of Sound Branding has come a very long way. Joseph Smith, Creative Strategist at music and sound consultancy GOLDSTEIN, explains why it’s never been more important to sound like you
Karmarama highlights sense of belonging in new British Army recruitment campaign
This is Belonging campaign plays on young people’s desire to make a positive difference in their careers
Inside the archive of Trevor Key, music design’s unsung hero
From Tubular Bells to the Sex Pistols and New Order, photographer Trevor Key played a major role in not just one important pop culture moment, but three. We take an exclusive peek at the treasures of Key’s archive and ask why he doesn’t enjoy the reputation he surely deserves
The best film posters of 2016
Art director Adrian Curry selects his favourite film posters from 2016, including an intricate design for erotic thriller The Handmaiden and a clever use of Photoshop for acclaimed drama Moonlight
Jake Chapman directs music video for Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes
Artist Jake Chapman has created a music video for Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes’ new track, Wild Flowers. We talk to him about how the promo was made.
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