The creative industries are uniquely linked to mental health issues. Here the artist, photography professor and business-owner Steve MacLeod speaks about a condition he has dealt with for as long as he can remember, and how it impacts his work and life
While we all need to earn a living, younger people are increasingly motivated by more than just their paypacket. How are creative companies responding to the challenge of offering meaningful benefits to their younger team members?
More than 100 propaganda posters created by the late graphic designer during the Second World War are showcased in a new book authored his daughter, Naomi Games, and a coinciding exhibition at the National Army Museum
It’s an eternal issue in the creative industries, and a question that rarely has a simple answer. Here, we get to the bottom of when, if ever, it’s a good idea to work for free, what to watch out for, and what to bear in mind when deciding
Tom Evans founded BleepBleeps – a tech startup making connected products for parents – while working in advertising. Here, he shares some advice on taking your side hustle to the next level
The screenwriter behind About a Boy and What’s Eating Gilbert Grape returns to the cinema as the writer/director of Ben Is Back, starring his son Lucas Hedges as a recovering opioid-addict. He shares his process with Creative Review
No one likes talking about money, but we are going to…
Here’s some advice and real life stories on the tricky
relationship between creativity and cash
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
We examine creativity and innovation in the world of video games
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French railway company SNCF is taking passengers on a journey into space with an otherworldly outdoor campaign
Mike Lythgoe talks to CR about his designs for Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost, working with Foals’ lead vocalist Yannis Philippakis, and the importance of cats
The filmmaker, educator and designer talks to CR about her latest project – a feature-length film that explores activism in an era of Brexit, Trump and social media
The filmmaker made headlines recently when her film Rafiki, which is about two girls who fall in love, was banned by the Kenyan authorities. She tells CR about becoming a filmmaker in a family of doctors, and her mission to tell stories that are fun, fierce and frivolous
New brand Manual tackles the potentially tricky topics of erectile dysfunction and hair loss, using clever design and witty advertising to set it apart
Welcoming design projects from all parts of the world, A’ Design Award & Competition is open for entries till the extended deadline of March 30 2019
Bobby and Kate Evans founded Telegramme Paper Co. in 2014.
Based in Margate, Kent, the husband and wife team split their time between designing and making paper products and working on commercial commissions
Hoxton Mini Press’ new photobook sees joyful images of children using skipping ropes and making giant snowballs, and includes photos by Shirley Baker, Martin O’Neill and Paul Kaye
Comic Relief’s 2019 spot, titled Wise Words, stars Peter Mullan and is shot in a filmic style. It calls for unity in a time of political division and unrest
The Chemical Brothers are world renowned for their incredible concert visuals. We talk to the band’s Tom Rowlands and director Adam Smith about their two-decade collaboration and the importance of making imagery that moves people
After studying graphic design at Falmouth and stints at a number of agencies in Manchester, Craig Oldham started his own studio in the city in 2015. We talk to him about why money is no measure of creative success and why “it’s not a crime to be skint”
Should creative companies pitch for free? Designer Paul Woods tackles this thorny issue in an extract from his new book, How To Do Great Work Without Being An Asshole
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