Back of the net! Goal pie!
Away from the newsstand, the indie publishing sector provides a more thoughtful take on football for the discerning fan
For the love of a good book
Common sense prevails in a tale of successful art direction
The R&D of CGI
Innovation is crucial to the “perpetual aesthetic arms race” of visual effects. So how do CGI companies make sure they continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible?
Once Upon a Time
The upcoming Memory Palace show at the V&A tackles storytelling, design and illustration in an ambitious way. Its curators talk us through its creation
Is everyone a designer now?
In an update to his classic essay On Unprofessionalism, Michael Rock examines the web’s democratising impact
The power of speech
The increasing use of speech bubbles in identity systems reflects brands’ desire to be more conversational
A modern Prometheus
CR’s art director pays tribute to a master of special effects whose talent for monsters lives on across the generations
Go on, tweet yourself: where Twitter can be good for work
Twitter can be a distraction but it can often lead to new work, new relationships and, yes, useful hashtag punnery
How can we improve the CR iPad app?
We’re keen to hear how we can improve your experience of the CR iPad app and we’d love to know if you have comments or suggestions. Your feedback means a lot!
Unit 9’s lifesaving app
The UK Resuscitation Council and production agency Unit 9 have launched an interactive app that combines live action film and interactive gameplay to teach users how to deliver CPR.
Enzo of the Antarctic
Italian photographer Enzo Barracco is known mainly for his fashion and portrait work but last year, inspired by a book on British explorer Ernest Shackleton, he self-funded a trip to the Antarctic
Station symbols a secret delight
Next time you visit a main station in a major UK city, look out for a rather beautifully-designed graphic symbol representing your location. You might have to search quite hard though
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