Aaron Taylor Harvey heads up Airbnb’s Environments team, which has brought to life its offices everywhere from San Francisco to São Paulo. He discusses the challenges of designing for such a fast growing business, and why flexi-working needn’t threaten the future of the office
As a new retrospective opens at Tate Britain, the British photojournalist reflects on the sacrifices he made for his work, and casts doubt on how long photojournalism will survive
Dutch designer Hansje van Halem is changing how we experience the buildings around us, using tiles, 3D installations and patterned facades to personalise churches and housing blocks. CR finds out if it’s time to give graphic designers a chance at architecture
From interactive stories to choose your own adventure games, we explore how brands can create engaging voice experiences for smart speakers
In the process of teaching himself how to code AI, our columnist Perry Nightingale develops a new found appreciation for human artistry. There are some skills we simply cannot transfer to machines, he says
Bringing a blockbuster show to life for the likes of the Science Museum and V&A promises bigger budgets and more room for experimentation – but inevitably comes with added pressures. We speak to Nissen Richards’ founder Pippa Nissen about what it takes
Insights for crafting great experiences for art, ads, theatre,
retail, public spaces, digital products and more
Inspiring stories, advice and insights on getting started in the creative industries
How creativity is making, changing and documenting places
How creativity and design is changing retail
We examine creativity and innovation in the world of video games
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A good brief is key to creating a successful mobile campaign. But how should brands and agencies approach briefing for mobile? We take a look at three successful campaigns for Libresse, Snickers and M&M’s
Our On Brief project pairs emerging creative talent with startups to produce scroll-stopping visuals for Facebook and Instagram. Here we take a look at Thomas Harnett O’Meara’s collaboration with stationery brand Papier
Tips and advice for engaging with sports fans on Instagram and creating content that stands out
Ted Baker created a striking set of vertical videos to promote its Autumn Winter collection on Instagram Stories
Direct response ads now have to compete with brand campaigns on mobile feeds – so how can advertisers create compelling videos that will stand out and inspire consumers to take action? Here, Facebook IQ shares some advice based on recent research
A new feature created for easyJet’s app offers a novel way to book flights using screen grabs of Instagram posts
In the latest in our series showcasing emerging creative talent on Facebook and Instagram, we talk to Fumi Homma, a London-based photographer inspired by Americana
In the latest in our series showcasing emerging creative talent on Facebook and Instagram, we talk to Berlin-based illustrator Jill Senft about her whimsical paintings and zines
It’s all white walls and blank space in Lego Wear’s pop-up store in London’s Soho. Until you open Snapchat that is…
Designers, agencies and brands have until February 28 to enter their projects into the A’ Design Award & Competition 2019 for a chance at international recognition
Rollercoasters are no longer all about the corkscrew and loop-the-loop. They’ve become rich interactive experiences that use AR, VR and CGI to immerse riders in the story. Amanda Johnstone-Batt, CGI Supervisor on Framestore’s Rides team, tells CR what it takes to make them work
Johnson Banks has designed the branding for 2019’s edition, featuring a hibiscus-adorned illustration of the Malian musician by Simon Prades
Fresh from winning a BAFTA for her work on Yorgos Lanthimos’ brilliantly surreal take on the reign of Queen Anne, we speak to Fiona Crombie about creating everything from wheelchairs to rabbit cages, and making a period drama work on an indie film budget
A 70s style dance party turns delightfully weird in this video for track Got To Keep On, directed by Michel and Olivier Gondry
The Association of Illustrators and London Transport Museum have revealed the winners of their 2019 Poster Prize, with the top award going to Eliza Southwood for her artwork depicting the Empire Windrush
Barry Pilling is Creative Director at Beano Studios, the digital offshoot of the much-loved comic brand. Here he explains how the team gathers insights from a team of young advisers and offers advice for brands looking to create content for kids
Here our advertising correspondent Ben Kay discusses the role of the left-brain and the right-brain in creating advertising. There’s a place for both romanticism and classicism in ad land, he says
In the latest in a series on visual trends, Stocksy’s Tara Campbell explores how image makers are reimagining classic fine art and looking to old masters for inspiration
The Israeli illustrator’s work is instantly recognisable for his masterful use of negative space and clever take on current affairs. He discusses how it all began in the forests of Galilee, and why creatives shouldn’t be afraid of bringing about political change through their work
Reading is usually perceived as a solo activity, but the Hay Festival has turned it into a community experience. We talk to founder Peter Florence about why a live event works for literature and how they’ve spread the Hay brand around the world
In this collection of articles we celebrate the art of storytelling, looking at outstanding uses of narrative techniques and exploring how compelling stories can be told in children’s books, VR experiences, TV dramas, podcasts & more
The best advertising work, how it was made, who made it and why
From breaking news to in-depth coverage, reviews and opinion
Celebrating the craft of filmmaking and creativity on screen
Leading creatives look back on the ups and downs of their careers
With the costs of living and running a business in London increasingly unrealistic, CR speaks to creatives who have made the move out of the capital
Sir John Hegarty, Jim Sutherland, Caroline Pay, Michael Johnson and Zia Zareem-Slade on how to make the best creative work
Opinion and analysis from the world of corporate identity
Nikki Miller, Workfront Marketing Manager, interviews Sam Jacobs, Creative Director, Marketing at Oliver/The Guardian about how the Guardian’s in-house team works
CR has just released its Creative Leaders 50 list, celebrating those we believe are driving change through creativity. Here we highlight those on the list who are particularly focused on collaboration
We’ve talked to five of CR’s Creative Leaders 50 about how they have handled failure in their own career, and how they advise others to cope when things don’t go according to plan. Next we talk to designer and publisher Adrian Shaughnessy
We’ve talked to five of CR’s Creative Leaders 50 about how they have handled failure in their own career, and how they advise others to cope when things don’t go according to plan. First up is production company Somesuch co-founder, Sally Campbell
You know how it goes: the better you perform, the more requests for work you will receive, and the harder it gets to manage your time. But, introduce a few simple processes and you can take back control says Jada Balster, Workfront’s VP Marketing
CR has just released its Creative Leaders 50 list, celebrating those we believe are driving change through creativity. Here we highlight those who are using creative thinking to help achieve social change
The Creative Leaders 50 is an annual scheme from Creative Review, in partnership with Workfront, to celebrate, educate and inspire those who are leading creative businesses, organisations and teams. We have selected 50 people from across the UK and European creative industries who we feel are driving change, not just within their organisation but in […]
