Harvey Nichols releases amusing Italian-themed ad for Christmas
The spot makes no overt mention of the Christmas season, focusing instead on Harvey Nichols’ promotion of Italian style this winter.
Amateur – a collection of found photographs by Sébastien Lifshitz
Forgotten, lost and discarded photographs from all over the world made their way to French filmmaker Sébastien Lifshitz’s personal collection, and then to these delightful four photo books
Patrick Grant’s Community Clothing project, a ‘manufacturers’ co-operative’
Patrick Grant’s Community Clothing project is seeking to revive British clothes manufacturing via a network of factories in the north of England and Scotland. We spoke to the designer about how this ‘manufacturers’ co-operative’ works and what it could mean for the long-term future of local communities
Graphic Design Festival Scotland’s international poster exhibition
Graphic Design Festival Scotland’s exhibition in Glasgow showcases 200 great posters from around the world
Grayson Perry stars in Born Risky short film campaign for Channel 4
4Creative, Channel 4’s in-house agency, has created a series of short documentaries starring Grayson Perry, all exploring gender identity.
No B-Side: Malcolm Garrett, Buzzcocks and post-punk sleeve design
In Unit Editions’ new book on punk and post-punk 7″ sleeves, designer Malcolm Garrett discusses the radical visual language he first brought to the band Buzzcocks in 1977. Featured here is his essay from Action Time Vision, alongside the text of his conversation with author and lecturer Russ Bestley
Is this new Macy’s spot the most terrifying ad ever?
It turns out that going to the traditional Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade can have unforeseen consequences.
Action Against Hunger: The challenges of rebranding a global NGO
How johnson banks’ rebrand for Action Against Hunger dealt with a range of complex communication issues
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Studio Sense: Untapped creative opportunity
The perfect system to find the right talent and for creatives to find opportunities is here
Stars line up for new Burberry ad
Sienna Miller, Domhnall Gleeson, Dominic West and Lily James all appear in the new ad, which tells the story of the brand’s founder, Thomas Burberry.
Uniqlo’s John C Jay on the power of thoughtfulness
John C Jay joined Fast Retailing, the company behind Uniqlo, in late 2014. Formally a global creative director and partner at Wieden + Kennedy, the move sees him make the switch from creative to client, and reignites a relationship with the retailer that began back in the late 1990s. Here, we talk to Jay about his past two years at the company, and how he is slowly and carefully implementing creative changes, which are already coming to fruition within new flagship stores in London, New York and Toronto
Jim Eyre pays homage to the humble coach in new photo series
When it comes to transport in London, buses tend to hog the limelight. But, says ad creative Jim Eyre, we shouldn’t overlook the glories to be found in coach design too.
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