Take a pair of scissors…
Great ideas don’t always need to have great budgets, as this sublime 1950s Paul Rand book cover so ably demonstrates
David Abbott
David Abbott was one of the most prolific and versatile of all advertising copywriters, but there was one trick to which he repeatedly returned
The Trends issue: Logo Design
Bill Gardner talks us through the hottest global trends in logo design this year, as compiled from thousands of submissions to his Logo Lounge website
The Trends issue: Photography
Diane Smyth on photography trends, from acid-bright still-lifes, to the new feminism to the enduring influence of the ever-stylish Gentlewoman
Word power
The late, great Massimo Vignelli valued meaning, simplicity and restraint, ensuring that his work had lasting qualities
Picturing the past: finding the right cover design for a challenging subject
Finding the right image for a book cover is a lengthy process, made even harder when the text deals with a difficult subject
The Trends issue: Advertising
Paul Domenet rails against the march of mood reel advertising, plus guilty pleasures, cover versions and other soundtrack trends from the ad world
The Trends issue: Type design
From angled serifs to graphic scripts, Gareth Hague, type designer and co-founder of design studio and type foundry Alias, reveals the font choices du jour
The Trends issue: Web / Tech
Why do so many retailers’ websites look the same? Plus B-Reel pick the latest technologies exciting adland
Wolfgang Weingart
An exhibition on the work of designer Wolfgang Weingart in Zurich, also honours his influential role as a typography teacher
Talent spotters: Sheffield Institute of Arts
As part of our Talent Spotters series of degree show reviews, TruthStudio’s Alex Szabo-Haslam and Michael Lindley select their favourite portfolios from Sheffield Institute of Arts’ graphic design exhibition…
Wired redesigns
The UK edition of Wired magazine has undergone a redesign, with new layouts, new templates and new typefaces from A2 and Sawdust. We asked creative director Andrew Diprose about the changes, and Sawdust’s Jonathan Quainton and Rob Gonzalez about their striking 3D lettering (above)…
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