Megalopolis: a three-metre long children’s story book from illustrator Cléa Dieudonné
Graphic designer Cléa Dieudonné’s new children’s book folds out to reveal a three-metre long illustration depicting the fascinating fictional city of Megalopolis.
Ikea Singapore’s cute Valentine’s Facebook campaign
Brands are all over Valentine’s Day this year. Here is one of the sweeter offerings out there – a series of amusing love-themed illustrations from Ikea Singapore, released via Facebook.
Calling all aspiring photographers
D&AD’s Next Photographer Award looks to discover and showcase the next generation of talented photographers from around the world. This year’s chair of judges, photographer James Day, offers his advice to photographers who are starting out and tells us what he looks for in a great picture
Costume designer Katrin Unterberger on her work for Deutschland 83
German-language drama Deutschland 83 has received as much praise for its evocative costume and production design as for its gripping plot. Costume designer Katrin Unterberger talks us through her work on the series, from researching military uniforms to matching clothing to sets and interiors
Our/Vodka: Pernod Ricard’s Black Ops Project
Our/Vodka is a drinks brand with a difference: a local product, produced by micro-distilleries in individual cities across the world, but with big brand backing. We talk to its London partners about how the brand developed, how the business model works and what’s in it for Pernod Ricard.
Digital into analogue: Julia designs the catalogue for internet art show Electronic Superhighway
We talk to Hugo Timm of Julia about the design of the catalogue for the current Whitechapel Gallery show Electronic Superhighway, and how the team got around the central problem of distilling 50 years of computer and internet art into the traditional format of a book.
CIA teams up with theatre company Graeae for new illustration exhibition
Artists at Central Illustration Agency have partnered with deaf and disabled writers and performers from theatre company Graeae to create a series of prints celebrating the company’s 35th anniversary and the experiences of its members
Cannes says ‘thank you creativity’
The promotional campaign for this year’s Cannes Lions focuses on the power of creativity and ‘being grateful for great ideas’
Tesco’s launches matchmaking ad for Valentine’s Day
After the release of a rather weird set of Xmas ads, Tesco’s creates a more appealing ad for Valentine’s Day.
Channel 5 rebrands with new logo
Viacom has unveiled a new identity for Channel 5, which will be rolled out across its TV channels and on demand service on Thursday. It’s a radical departure from the channel’s previous look – but will it make people think differently about 5?
Airbnb taps Bear Grylls and Mowgli for new ads
Airbnb’s latest ad campaign cleverly uses footage from Disney’s new version of the Jungle Book and Bear Grylls’ TV show Man vs. Wild to promote some of the more unusual properties that are available on the service.
Theatrical treasures revealed in new exhibition Curtain Up at the V&A
Celebrating the crafts and processes behind-the-scenes, Curtain Up shines a spotlight on the achievements of designers and makers from West End and Broadway productions from the last 40 years
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