Altered States
The age of virtual reality has finally arrived. From gaming to education, architecture to health, it looks set to alter every aspect of our lives
What print does best
A second successful outing for the Modern Magazine conference continues to explore how print can thrive in an increasingly digital world
GraphicsRCA: Fifty Years
An exhibition of five decades of work produced by the Royal College of Art’s graphic design students charts the evolution of the discipline
Hiut Denim Co
A passion for craft series: “I realised that along with the jeans factory, we have to start another factory – a content factory.” David Hieatt, co-founder of The Hiut Denim Co
Carréducker
A passion for craft series: “Everything we design is very much based on classic styles with small, quirky adjustments.” Deborah Carre, co-founder of Carreducker
Rusby Cycles
A passion for craft series: “My training as a sculptor gave me an understanding of what shapes work together which is very transferable to making a bike.” Jake Rusby
The Brilliant Sign Company
A passion for craft series: “If it’s a handpainted sign onto a shopfront, it’s as cost effective as anything else – half a day and you’ve got a lovely unique job.” Ashley Bishop
Erik Spiekermann
In a ‘visual biography’ of his life in type and design, Erik Spiekermann is interviewed about his work – we have an extract, along with a Spiekermann timeline
An idea? On a film poster?
A meeting of two brilliant minds – Hans Hilmann and Jean-Luc Godard – resulted in a series of ads that are everything most film posters are not
A mark of respect
The new identity for the World Trade Center is the latest in a series of recent WTC marks that look forward as well as back
The fun of the fair
There’s nothing like a book fair to trigger self-reflection in a cover designer, but what esteemed company it is to keep. Daniel Benneworth-Gray visits the York Book Fair
Ads of the Week
This week we were impressed by ads for BBC Drama, HSBC and Sixt, plus a sweet online tool from the Barbican. First up though, are a set of US holiday ads (yep, it’s started) for the Gap, shot by Sofia Coppola…
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