Be-spoke design for Bergen cycling world championships
In 2017 the UCI Road World Championships come to Bergen in Norway. A clever identity from Oktan Orangeriet combines local and cycling references
Cream of Cream 2015
Every year, The Talent Business invites leading figures in the advertising business to select some of the brightest graduates for its Cream exhibition. Here’s our pick of this year’s crop
Back to the future for Gant
A new identity for clothing brand Gant draws inspiration from its past
Nike releases an ode to marathon runners
Set to Every Little Bit Hurts by Brenda Holloway, Nike’s latest ad offers solace to those who are brave/crazy enough to run a marathon…
Seven Brief Lessons on Physics website
For the launch of new book, Seven Brief Lessons on Physics, Penguin has created a charming website which explores some of the theories addressed in the collection. The design of the site is inspired by the book’s cover by Coralie Bickford-Smith
“Fashion should be fun”: Construct’s Georgia Fendley on her latest venture, Hill & Friends
Georgia Fendley has teamed up with fashion designer and former Mulberry colleague Emma Hill to launch Hill & Friends, a new accessories brand with a playful identity and a focus on ethical manufacturing. We spoke to Fendley about the business – and why she thinks fashion needs to be more fun
“We all need to be comfortable not knowing the answers”: Stinkdigital’s James Britton on new tech trends and how brands should use them
There has been rapid development in technology of late: 3D printing, projection mapping, apps, virtual reality … the list can seem endless. Naturally brands want to get in on the new tech act, to show customers that they are up with the trends by being the first to use them. But is first always best? James Britton of Stinkdigital suggests not, and offers some advice to brands on how to handle tech trends in more interesting ways…
Visual Impact – Creative Dissent in the 21st Century
From the Arab Spring to Occupy Wall Street, visual protest continues to be a vital part of any social movement. New book Visual Impact examines how 21st-century dissent still lives in the streets but now thrives on social media. Reviewed by Rick Poynor
National Trust Brutalism tours offer the chance to go behind-the-scenes at the Southbank Centre
While the National Trust may be better known for its conservation of aristocratic piles, for ten days from Friday it is offering a series of tours at sites in London, Sheffield, and Norwich which will celebrate the concrete glory of Brutalist architecture…
TfL releases a series of beautifully designed, night-themed Oyster card wallets
The London Underground Night Tube service may not be with us just yet, but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate it, by picking up one of these delightful Oyster card holders designed by artists including Morag Myerscough, Noma Bar, Crispin Finn and Kristjana S Williams…
The rebirth of the Great Western Railway
The Great Western Railway is reborn with a new Pentagram-designed identity that rebrands train operating company First Great Western. But can looking back to the railway’s distinguished past help the company to move forward?
CR October: the Home issue
The October print issue of Creative Review examines the ideas and organisations that are having an impact on the way we live and the homes we live in
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