A platypus walks into a bar…
First Direct has recruited a beat boxing bird, a CGI platypus and a live zebra for a new campaign aimed at attracting younger customers.
2013 UK degree show listings
It’s degree show season and with events kicking off around the country, we’ve put together a list of forthcoming and current exhibitions at colleges from Aberdeen to Aberystwyth.
Everton with the late winner
The latest high profile identity redesign to face trial by social media is Everton Football Club’s new crest. Should the club listen to its outraged fans? Of course it should. Should it change the design back? No, it shouldn’t. Here’s why
Mr Bingo illustrates manly advice for Luksusowa vodka
Illustrator Mr Bingo has brought his unique sense of visual humour to bear on a new website for vodka brand Luksusowa
Keep on the grass: National Trust’s new campaign
If you’re heading to the east of England this weekend, look out for the National Trust’s latest advertising campaign encouraging visitors to have fun.
The human rights alarm powered by social media
Swedish communications agency RBK has created an alarm system for human rights workers that is powered by social media.
Clydesdale claims to ‘care about here’
A documentary-style ad from Karmarama for both the Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks aims to show that they understand the needs of their local communities
OK, who’s got a steamroller?
After 16 months, artist Mark Webber has finished his latest super-sized linocut map. This time it’s of Berlin. And now he just needs to find a steamroller to help him print it
Mucho designs unisex skincare brand
Design studio Mucho has created a striking brand identity for a new skincare range aimed at sportsmen and women.
YCN Studio creates ChildLine animation for abuse victims
YCN Studio and Buck Los Angeles have created a powerful animated video for counselling service Childline encouraging children to report sexual abuse.
Can you predict the final?
Player performance data has now become a massive influence in professional football, with every pass and tackle meticulously logged for analysis. Adidas has tapped into the trend for an integrated campaign ahead of the Champions League final allowing users to predict what will happen
CR June issue: the Hipgnosis archive
Pink Floyd fans may recognise the cover of our June issue. It’s the original marked-up artwork for Dark Side of the Moon: one of a number of treasures from the archive of design studio Hipgnosis featured in the issue
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