Stephan Walter at The Coningsby Gallery
Zurich-based typographer and illustrator Stephan Walter has launched his first solo show at London’s Coningsby Gallery.
Hvass & Hannibal’s identity for The Conference
Designers Nan Na Hvass and Sofie Hannibal have created a paintbox-themed visual identity for The Conference, a creative festival taking place in Malmö this summer.
Typographica 5 facsimile edition: Penguins on the March
In 1962, issue five in the second series of the design journal Typographica spotlighted the work of Penguin’s design team under newly-appointed art director, Germano Facetti. The extensive feature is now reproduced as a brilliantly-realised facsimile edition, published by the Penguin Collectors Society
Dangerdust’s inspirational chalk art
Since September last year, an anonymous duo at Ohio’s Columbus College of Art and Design has been transforming chalk boards into typographic artworks under the cover of darkness. We spoke to the pair, known as Dangerdust, about their creative acts of campus vandalism…
Street Sounds
Under new legislation, electric cars may be required to emit a noise to warn pedestrians. But what sound should that be? A group of designers is exploring the possibilities
Perrott Bespoke Printing, since 1926
Perrott Bespoke Printing in London has been in business since 1926 with four generations keeping die stamping, blind embossing and lithography alive. The printers has just released a short film to celebrate the family’s ongoing commitment to the trade
Reckless Kelly and Wings win Grammy packaging awards
A lunar-themed design for Texas band Reckless Kelly’s album Long Night Moon was named Best Record Package at the 56th Grammy Awards last night, beating sleeve designs for David Bowie, Jay-Z and Metallica.
Five Things I Learnt From Paul Smith
Gordon Comstock draws five lessons from the Hello My Name is Paul Smith exhibition at the Design Museum, and his time working with the designer
Ad of the Week: Old Spice, Interneterventions
Old Spice has been on rollicking form so far this year. First they gave us the unforgettable Momsong, and now Isaiah Mustafa has staged a series of ‘Interneterventions’, to try and stop us looking at rubbish websites … and buy Old Spice instead. The campaign is our Ad of the Week.
Channel 4’s Super Bowl sickie service
Channel 4 has launched a spoof online sickie service encouraging UK viewers to stay up late and watch its coverage of the US Superbowl on Sunday night.
Musical Gifs from Dent De Cuir
Inspired by toys and board games from their childhood, directing duo Dent De Cuir have produced a musical Gif site playing animations timed to a custom track by French DJ SebastiAn.
Why designers shouldn’t worry about Squarespace Logo
Squarespace’s $10 logo service has caused outrage among the design community on Twitter. But, Tom Actman argues, good designers should not be worried
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