From book to ballet
The design of a ‘die cut’ novel from 2010 has inspired a ballet which brings the unique physicality of the book to life
Unspoilt by Progress
When posters work, great art direction and craft skills are worth their weight in gold
Ikea: the ads
From films starring monkeys and a flock of flying T-shirts to a Halloween parody of The Shining, Ikea’s recent ads include some brilliantly inventive and witty ways to advertise furniture.
Here’s mouthwatering new book for Yotam Ottolenghi restaurant Nopi
Here Design has created an elegant new cook book for Yotam Ottolenghi’s London restaurant Nopi, inspired by its marble and brass interiors and the ‘O’ in the Nopi logo.
Plassein – a wonderful, wordless visual ride
Joji Koyama’s new book takes the reader on a surreal journey via a series of interwoven visual stories – each one like a short scene from an animated film
Design Manchester 15: Hudson Powell, Territory Studio, Stephen Morris, Northern Soul & more
Creative festival Design Manchester returns for a third year on October 14, with talks from IDEO, Hudson Powell, Territory Studio and New Order’s Stephen Morris alongside workshops, screenings and exhibitions celebrating graphics, music, film and animation.
More than an ad agency: BETC launches Pop Records in partnership with Universal Polydor
Ad agency BETC Paris has launched a music label, Pop Records, whose artists will be marketed and distributed by Universal’s Polydor Music. CR talks to the Pop Records team about what they can offer musicians, and how it’s not all about teaming up with brands…
XL artist Powell turns email from Steve Albini into billboard ad for new single
Instead of praising the virtues of Powell’s music, the ad features the text of an email from engineer and producer Steve Albini, who, as he makes perfectly clear, has very little time for dance music or club culture
Channel 4 rebrands, with help from Jonathan Glazer and Neville Brody
Channel 4 has launched a refresh of its branding, centred around a bold new take on its classic logo. Featuring idents from Jonathan Glazer and two new fonts from Neville Brody, the new look is dynamic, playful and at times a little bit bonkers…
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
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