Subtle and thought-provoking new Prince’s Trust ad
New ad features a ‘sliding doors’ narrative to illustrate the work of the youth charity, but avoids shock tactics.
The funny business of branding
From walls of Post-Its to dubious logo evolution diagrams, branding can be an easy target for satire. Yet despite its clichés, process is a vital part of the job
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Project management for creatives
It may not be exciting, but effective project management will remove stress and free up more time for creativity. Jada Balster, marketing manager at Workfront, shares some great advice
Craig & Karl and Tangent’s psychedelic identity for Edinburgh International Book Festival
Glasgow branding agency Tangent and illustrators Craig & Karl have created a colourful visual identity for this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival, inspired by 60s and 70s psychedelia and the idea of shared imagination
Rock Against Racism movement celebrated at Impressions Gallery in Bradford
The exhibition documents the movement via the photography and graphics of Syd Shelton. “I hope the exhibition shows that you can change things and you can actually take a stand, even in the most difficult of situations,” he says.
The Last Stop: Ryann Ford documents the American roadside rest stop
The road trip has long been a central part of US culture. As the country’s highway system evolved so did the architecture of the roadside rest stops that provide a place to picnic and take a break. From teepees to oil drills, photographer Ryann Ford has been documenting their design
Reading up and down – how the NYT Magazine gained extra height for its Life Above 800 Feet issue
Last weekend, The New York Times Magazine turned the idea of what the publication can do on its head. Or, rather, its side. Reflecting the high rise-theme of the issue, the entire edition was rotated to create a taller format.
Cristiano Ronaldo stars in charming new Nike Football ad
Ronaldo shows off some surprisingly good acting chops in the six minute-long film.
Call for entries: Be Obonjan island’s first artist-in-residence
For six weeks this summer, the Croatian island of Obonjan will host a series of musical performances, creative talks, workshops and wellness sessions. We’ve teamed up with organisers to offer one lucky creative the chance to be the island’s first artist-in-residence.
The Fine Collection: more printed loveliness from Made Thought for G.F Smith
Made Thought has created a new sample book for G.F Smith which uses colour-sequenced photography to showcase eight of the company’s printing papers…
This ad will really make you want to go on holiday
Feel like you’re stuck in a grey, drab office when there’s a whole world out there to be explored? This ad won’t help.
Buzzbike offers free bikes to Londoners, “powered by brands”
New scheme aims to offer a creative marketing platform to brands – including ads on bikes and access to data produced by users – while customers get a Cooper bike for free.
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