An Anthology of Decorated Papers
A new book from Thames & Hudson showcases over 250 decorated papers from the 16th to the 20th century, sourced from the British Library’s Olga Hirsch collection.
Studio Sense: Introduction
Welcome to Studio Sense, the first in a new series from Creative Review.
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Studio Sense: On collaboration
When it comes to working with CG, collaboration is key. Finger Industries’ sales and marketing manager, Carrie Fletcher talks us through the lessons learned on the studio’s latest self-initiated project
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Studio Sense: What is integrated production anyway?
With its efficiencies and creative potential, integrated production has been heralded as the way forward for ad campaigns. But just what is integrated production and how do agencies adopt it? Glen Taylor, CEO and founder of Taylor James, explains all.
In partnership with Workfront
Studio Sense: Three reasons creative managers can’t tell the boss what’s coming up next month
“So, what will the creative team be working on next month?” No matter how many times you sit opposite your CMO or director and hear this question, it never ceases to elicit discomfort. You, as a creative manager, want to give an accurate, detailed response that proves you’re on top of things – that you […]
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Studio Sense: How to get big ideas onto small screens
With the avalanche of information we are exposed to daily, writing effective, engaging copy is a real challenge – particularly if you are doing it in multiple languages. Claudia Álvarez Díaz, transcreation development manager at Creative Translation, has some advice
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Studio Sense: How to create a strong design team
Building a great design team takes in everything from your office environment and the right mix of personalities to days out and business savvy says Mike Berry, UK country manager at Vitamin T
Graphic arts documentary Made You Look now touring UK cinemas
Last year, we published a blog post on a Kickstarter campaign to raise money for Made You Look – a new documentary about the UK’s graphic arts scene from Look & Yes. The film is now complete and you can see it at cinemas across the UK from this week until early November
CR Photography Annual: see this year’s entries in our online showcase
This week is the last chance to enter the Creative Review Photography Annual – we’d like to thank all those who’ve submitted work so far and to celebrate, we have set up an online showcase where you can view an image from each series entered into this year’s awards.
Urgently and with intent: David Pearson brings Druk to Noam Chomsky series
In his first commission for Pluto Press, David Pearson was asked to create the covers for 13 new editions of works by the renowned linguist and political commentator, Noam Chomsky. Eight covers in, Pearson sheds light on how a single typeface is keeping it all together
Into the Blue: New behind-the-scenes video of Maya Almeida’s underwater photoshoots
A new behind-the-scenes video from photographer Maya Almeida, provides a glimpse into her challenging underwater photoshoots. We interviewed her last year for CR’s Craft issue, about what it takes to create her stunning work…
Robin Day: a look at the designer’s graphics and works in wood
This year marks the centenary of designer Robin Day’s birth. We spoke to his daughter Paula, who runs the Robin and Lucienne Day Foundation, about her father’s graphics and a new exhibition at London Design Festival celebrating his works in wood…
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