Stack magazine awards 2016: the winners
The Stack Awards celebrates independent publishing, awarding great magazines, art direction and cover design. Here’s a look at this year’s winners
The New York Times Magazine – Magazine of the Year
The New York Times Magazine’s consistently brilliant use of imagery, from big-name photographers to first-timers, makes it our Photography Annual Magazine of the Year. Mark Sinclair meets the team
Camper – Brand of the Year
Camper has a longstanding history of commissioning great imagery, but the arrival of Romain Kremer as Global Creative Director has resulted in an edgier approach that sets it apart from rivals, says Eliza Williams
CR Photography Annual winners on show at Heathrow
Thanks to a partnership with JCDecaux, a selection of images from our Best in Book projects can be seen at the airport until the end of December
Early bulb and lamp designs feature in new book on light
A new book on light reveals how the subject has fascinated artists and scientists alike – and features a brilliant series of images of some very early lamps and bulbs
Art Vinyl’s record sleeves of the year
Frame retailer Art Vinyl has revealed the shortlist for its annual Best Art Vinyl award, which celebrates great record sleeve design. But which cover gets your vote?
Beazley Designs of the Year 2016 opens at London’s Design Museum
The Design Museum’s annual Designs of the Year exhibition returns with a collection of beautiful and inspiring inventions
Kathy Ryan – Outstanding Contribution to Photography
Kathy Ryan, The New York Times Magazine’s Director of Photography, thrives on placing new talent alongside established names while helping to take the publication’s photographic vision beyond the page. She discusses her approach with Mark Sinclair
CR Photography Annual 2016
Creative Review’s Photography Annual is our celebration of great photography in 2016
CR Annual 2017: Open for entries
It’s back: The Creative Review Annual, our showcase of the outstanding work of the year, is now open for entries
When an ad agency turns product designer: lessons learned from 72andSunny Amsterdam
This month, 72andSunny Amsterdam has launched a new product: the Raynsie, a line of weatherproof onesies for use by cyclists and other rainy weather dwellers. We talked to the team behind it about the challenges of creating the range, and the lessons learned along the way.
New Design Museum is a great opportunity for the industry
A launch party packed with powerful, influential people and a spectacular new home are a ringing endorsement of design’s potential
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