Björk’s virtual world
As Björk Digital continues at Somerset House in London, we talk to her and two of her key collaborators about how she is exploring the creative possibilities of virtual reality
WIRED and photographer Benedict Redgrove go inside Nasa
Making use of unprecedented access to Nasa, photographer Benedict Redgrove has produced a stunning series of images documenting Nasa technology. The images are published in a 16-page feature in November’s WIRED UK
The Frieze Art Fair highlight remains its Sculpture Park
Works by Claes Oldenburg, Eduardo Paolozzi and Lynn Chadwick rub shoulders with contemporary artists including Conrad Shawcross and Nairy Baghramian in this year’s excellent Frieze Sculpture Park, which will remain on show until January.
A place to grow: Framestore on finding talent and fostering creativity
Framestore co-founder and CCO Mike McGee and head of recruitment Amy Smith on finding new talent and the importance of creating an environment that fosters creativity
New York in the 1970s looks incredible in this book
Newly rediscovered photographs by Philip Trager are brought together in this new monograph to reveal a majestic city, shot in black-and-white.
In partnership with Workfront
The World According to Creative Directors
Do you aspire to reach the top of your profession someday? Jada Balster, Marketing Director EMEA at Workfront, shows you what things look like from the typical Creative Director’s seat.
Google unveils ads for its new phone, setting its sights firmly on Apple
Today, Google released an ad for its new phone, which will likely make you think of Apple.
Old meets new in NatWest rebrand
NatWest has launched a new logo based on a symbol from its original 1968 brand guidelines alongside a vibrant and “optimistic” graphic identity
Wetherspoon’s carpets – an appreciation
Each and every Wetherspoon pub across the country has a differently-designed carpet. Kit Caless knows this because he has captured 70 of his favourite bespoke “threaded wonders” for a new book on this intriguing form of public art
Let’s Get Rubber Stamping!
A new book by Stephen Fowler, out this week, will teach you everything you need to know to get into one of the most enduring craft trends: rubber stamping. We talk to him about what makes stamping so special.
Exposure: Paul Rousteau
Art Director Gem Fletcher examines the work of Paul Rousteau, in the latest installment of a series looking into talent in photography, from recent graduates to photographers breaking the rules…
Pins and pixels: an interview with Pinterest Co-Founder Evan Sharp
When the team behind this summer’s cult TV hit Stranger Things were planning its reference-laden production, they turned to Pinterest. Like millions of others around the world, they found Pinterest’s boards, where users can ‘pin’ items of interest that they have discovered online, the perfect tool for collecting material on anything from lighting styles to […]
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