Yorkshire Tea makes an unlikely bid for the song of the summer
The beloved tea brand’s new single and accompanying music video demonstrate the lengths that Brits will go to for a decent brew, wherever they are in the world
From art to ads and back again
Advertising has long offered a clear pathway into the world of movies; a way for directors to cut their teeth before creating longer form work. Which is why Saatchi & Saatchi is helping young talent onto ad pitch lists, explains CCO Franki Goodwin
Bambino Mio’s new identity champions reusable nappies
Working with Big Fish and Studio Davis, the UK nappy brand has refreshed its appearance and reworked its physical product
Paula Scher exhibits two-storey high installation at Die Neue Sammlung
The graphic designer’s first solo exhibition in Germany, Type Is Image is inspired by five decades of Scher’s work and is a celebration of typography
A stylish new look for the Conran Shop
As the lifestyle retailer celebrates its 50th anniversary, Pentagram’s Sascha Lobe has developed a new global brand identity fit for today
Cristina Bencina wins 2023 Folio Book Illustration Award
The Colorado-based digital artist won this year’s prize with her ominous, intricate illustration based on Ursula K Le Guin’s short story The Fliers of Gy
How to design a successful community app
CR speaks to community app Geneva and design studio XXIX, which worked on its recent rebrand, to understand what goes into creating a positive online space
In-House Agency Leaders Club
In-house agencies’ role in fighting the climate crisis
Measuring emissions throughout campaign production is key to reducing them, but in-house agencies can make progress now by starting small.
Yayoi Kusama inflatable artworks wow at MIF
The exhibition at the Manchester International Festival by the enormously popular Japanese artist brings together works from the past 30 years, and offers audience a first look inside the new Aviva Studios space
Inside the Young V&A
Previously known as the Museum of Childhood, the Victoria & Albert Museum’s east London outpost has been transformed into the UK’s first museum designed for children, by children
James Blake’s music video takes us on madcap heist
Directed by Oscar Hudson, the technically complex video for James Blake’s new track, Big Hammer, is like an extended cut of Pulp Fiction’s robbery scene
Bang & Olufsen heads in a vivid new direction
The Danish brand has been developing audio technology for nearly a century, but younger audiences have been slipping away. We speak to creative director Paul Collins about creating a new campaign that brings the heritage brand into the future
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