In partnership with Cape Town creative conference Design Indaba, we are highlighting the work of South African creatives on our blog over the next few weeks. Here, Ndumiso Nyoni, a motion graphic designer and illustrator based in Johannesburg, discusses his series of prints celebrating African subcultures
From a harrowing look at the effects of acid attacks to images documenting the refugee crisis, we take a look at some of the winning and shortlisted series from this year’s Sony World Photography Awards
Shot from the point of view of aid workers, the fast-paced film gives a first-hand look at the variety of circumstances in which the charity operates.
Each year, our Annual judges select projects of special merit for our Annual’s Best in Book section. Here are this year’s Best in Books in Digital
Design Bridge has worked with designer and illustrator Gerry Barney, letterpress studio New North Press and harp makers Niebisch & Tree to redraw Guinness’s famous harp icon. We spoke to creative director Tim Vary about the process and why the brand’s symbol needed an update
In an ambitious take on repackaging an artist’s back catalogue, Phil Collins recreated the covers of each of his solo albums for a new series of reissues with help from photographer Patrick Balls and digital imaging specialist Martin Griffin. Here’s how they did it
As part of Transport for London’s Transported by Design initiative, a new poster project has been launched that celebrates the 100th anniversary of the organisation’s Johnston font.
The 2016 Creative Review Annual, in association with Arjowiggins Creative Papers, launched on Thursday with a fabulous party at House of Vans in London
Each year, our Annual judges select projects of special merit for our Annual’s Best in Book section. Here are this year’s Best in Books in Advertising
The superbly-realised Alan Kitching exhibition at Pick Me Up is a major draw for the festival and a seriously good selection of examples from the artist and designer’s six decades of work in letterpress. It’s also set to go to Suffolk and Glasgow later in the year
&Smith has worked with Yo! Sushi to create new graphics for its restaurants, menus and staff uniforms, with black-and-white patterns inspired by anime and manga.
The bank is the latest brand to use childhood nostalgia to sell its products.
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
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
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
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
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
Kelly Grovier’s new book charts the artist’s persistent dialogue with classic and contemporary art
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
The Pentagram partner has created the titles for the acclaimed new Netflix show, which reimagines the Greek myths in a contemporary setting
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
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
We explore how the 90s, an era the UK looks favourably upon for its thriving culture, are continually inspiring a stagnated creative industry
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