David Batchelder’s Tideland photography
Finding abstract compositions in nature, Tideland, a new series from photographer David Batchelder, captures the beautiful shifting patterns and pigments of the tidal regions of beaches on Isle of Palms
Ikea joins forces with DreamWorks to create a series of short films to promote new toy range
Ikea has released a trailer to promote a new series of films created by DreamWorks for the furniture brand. The animated shorts will promote a new series of Ikea toys.
Future Artefacts fair in London celebrates the joy of print, vinyl, and the physical object
Fans of print and vinyl would be wise to spend some time over at the Future Artefacts fair, which is being held in Shoreditch, London this weekend. But make no mistake, this is not an event for Luddites looking back longingly at the analogue age, but instead a celebration of how the physical object still has a place in our digital world…
Benetton goes from pointing a finger to lending a hand
Goodbye shock tactics? Benetton has marked its 50th anniversary with the launch of a five-year programme aimed at addressing issues rather than just raising awareness of them
Artist Subodh Gupta exhibits a striking new installation as part of the V&A’s India Festival
Indian artist Subodh Gupta is renowned for his large-scale installations that feature everyday Indian household implements. His new work contains a giant bucket with objects including pots and pans spilling over the top. It references Gupta’s upbringing in India, as well as wider themes including consumerism and the environment.
Magnum photographer Harry Gruyaert opens his archive for Penguin’s Maigret series
For its release of a new translation of Georges Simenon’s Inspector Maigret series, Penguin Books turned to Magnum photographer Harry Gruyaert to provide covers for all 75 books. We talk to Penguin picture editor Samantha Johnson about how she has worked with Gruyaert to choose the covers…
Photographer Carl Kleiner’s colourful handcrafted paperscapes for Android Marshmallow
These new abstract wallpapers for Google’s new Android Marshmallow operating system, were created by photographer Carl Kleiner, and have been composed completely by hand using coloured paper, textured pigments and carefully angled lighting
Beetroot – an unreliable memoir by Barnaby Richards
Barnaby Richards’ first graphic novel tells the story of his family’s move to Beirut in 1980. In a dream-like recollection of childhood, he also looks at how we often create our own stories through misremembering.
Beautiful new edition of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, with illustrations by Andrea D’Aquino
This year is the 150th anniversary of the original publication of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, a fact you might by now be a little tired of hearing about: after all, there has already been an interactive play, a musical by Damon Albarn, and coming up is a major exhibition at the British Library. But despite this over-exposure, it’s worth sparing a moment to check out this striking new version of the classic novel, published by Rockport…
Uber and Pepsi Max offer ‘Future Day’ fans a ride in a DeLorean
Yes, it’s #BacktotheFuture day and, yes, you may be able to ride through London in an actual DeLorean if you use the Uber app this afternoon
Take it away, Wagamama – restaurant launches new packaging design from Pearlfisher
Fans of Wagamama can now enjoy the restaurant’s Japanese-inspired cuisine as a takeaway. The packaging for the range, designed by creative agency Pearlfisher, comes in a series of stackable bowls
CR November: the travel and transport issue
Our November issue looks at the creative ideas and individuals who are influencing the worlds of travel and transport
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