The humble billboard is evolving as creative uses of 3D imagery are being used to sell everything from movies to video games to sneakers. Here, Alex Wilson, ECD at brand experience agency Amplify, examines what they offer for brands
Projects for charities Change The Ref and Frontline19, as well as Samsung and Google, were the big winners at this year’s event
The exhibition is displayed in the ad agency’s windows and juxtaposes photographs from before the war with recent images showing the devastation wrought by the invasion
In the face of both climate and financial crises, we look at how companies are harnessing technology to reduce the staggering amount of food that gets thrown away, and whether tech alone is the answer
The billboards form part of the DIY brand’s recent campaign, which aims to emphasise how easy it is to make changes to your home
Paris is going through a period of rapid change and expansion. We talk to the photographers who are documenting this shift, who aim to show a vision of the city that reaches beyond its romanticised image
Welcome to the Creative Review Annual awards, celebrating creativity across design, advertising, digital, film and more. See all the Winners here
Founder Tom Kay tells CR how he went from persuading bank managers to take sustainability seriously to running a much-loved clothes brand with a mission to get more of us to connect with the sea
&Walsh’s branding for the wine subscription service strives to shake up the stuffy world of wine
With the UK Government planning to privatise the 40-year-old broadcaster, CR speaks to current and former C4 employees about what makes it special, and the unique role it’s played in pioneering creativity
Via a series of print ads and commercials, Lacoste demonstrates how its clothes will make you look cool, whatever age you are
We look at how environments in the metaverse should be designed if they’re going to attract and maintain the interest of audiences – and who should get to design them
A raft of new personal finance brands are on a mission to win over Gen Z consumers. We examine how they are setting themselves apart from the millennial-friendly approach of more established challengers
Charles & Ray Eames didn’t just create iconic pieces of design – they thought of themselves as ‘tradesmen’ whose job was to create better, longer-lasting products. Llisa Demetrios, Eames Institute chief curator and granddaughter of the pair, discusses what we can learn from them
The brand, which leapt to fame after an appearance in Sex and the City in the 90s, has a new identity as it announces growth plans
Traditionally, creative communities have formed organically — but development companies believe that infrastructure and a ‘build it and they will come’ approach can be just as vital as following the hip crowd
Backed by ITV, the new media brand is ditching the wellness industry’s well-worn tropes in the hope of redefining self-care for Gen Z audiences
In just six years, photographer Campbell Addy has carved a distinctive place within the fashion industry. Here he talks to Gem Fletcher about his new book Feeling Seen and the importance of friendship, community and intimacy in his work
While the pandemic has been difficult for many creatives, others have found that an enforced period of time in one place has proved highly productive. We talk to a mix of photographers and filmmakers about the advantages of staying put
The access to information, ideas and inspiration that advertising creatives have today is mind-boggling. Yet it hasn’t necessarily made ads better. Ben Kay examines the reasons why
A new show at the Photographers’ Gallery in London examines the historic role imagemakers have played in helping build musicians’ brands. We explore why this relationship is more vital than ever in the streaming age
The Icons exhibition, hosted at Lyon’s Museum of Printing and Graphic Communication, shows Kare’s pixelated artworks alongside Byzantine and Egyptian iconography and other historic pieces
A gang of upstart new gardening businesses are tapping into the world’s collective plant addiction, and design and branding is pivotal to their success
Following his departure from Nike after almost three decades, the former CMO’s new book discusses what businesses large and small can learn from the brand’s innovative approach to creativity
Jiro Bevis and Joseph Melhuish discuss how they landed their own radio shows, and what it takes to make the brilliant imagery that accompanies them
The New York-based creative studio School aims to spark curiosity, joy and interaction in its designs. But none of it is frivolous, its founders explain
Images and ideas to feed your imagination
Expert tips on how to navigate a creative career
How design and creative thinking can help address climate change
Leading creatives look back on their career journeys
The latest title in the In Almost Every Picture series centres on the tourist town of Baile Tusnad in Romania in the 1960s and 70s, and the imagery of local photographer George Nitescu
Over 30 years in the making, the new Elizabeth line in London is a herculean feat of engineering, architecture and, of course, design. We speak to TfL’s head of design, Jon Hunter, about how it will change the face of transport in London and beyond
Design Bridge has injected energy back into the historic charity, including illustrations that reflect the seasonal changes of the natural world
The spot is the latest from the tech brand which highlights how users of its iPhones can easily avoid their data being shared
The magic eraser tool on the Google Pixel 6 smartphone allows users to effortlessly remove erroneous background objects and people. But where do they end up?
Paul Guilmoth’s photography draws on their work as a carer for the elderly, but instead of producing documentary images, Guilmoth sees their work as an escape and an opportunity to build new worlds
The musician explores the early roots of his creativity and shares photos and writings from his youth in the exhibition at the Gallery of Everything in London
Away from her commercial commissions for clients like BuzzFeed, the New Yorker and Ogilvy & Mather, the New York-based, Japanese-born illustrator lets her imagination (and pens) run wild
Real estate partner ARC groups scientific organisations together into ‘clusters’ – an idea at the heart of the new identity
Featuring sporting stars from footballer Lucy Bronze to cricketer Nat Sciver and tennis player Emma Raducanu, the ad aims to introduce women’s sport to a new generation of fans
In an industry where people are often badly paid, it’s important to protect the ownership of creative work and ideas. But is this leading to a litigious culture that will ultimately suppress creativity? Richard Holman examines both sides of the question
Life As It Is brings together 80 previously unpublished photographs from photographer John Myers’ archive taken near his home in Stourbridge
Hone your craft with insights from Tilda Swinton, Eddie Opara and more at this year’s advice-packed Adobe MAX
Drawing on its illustrator’s lived experiences, the Make Noise Beautiful campaign captures hearing sensitivity beautifully
Find the sweet spot that works best for your team, clients, and collaborators
In the face of overwhelming choice, it can be tempting to revert to the same old typefaces – but upfront effort will pay off in the long run, says Jeremy Tankard
It is easy to share your work with others via channels such as Instagram, but how do you get it featured in magazines, exhibitions and more? Here are some tips
Hone your craft with insights from Tilda Swinton, Eddie Opara and more at this year’s advice-packed Adobe MAX
New opportunities are emerging for extended income, fundraising efforts, and more as a result of blockchain technology
Essential advice to make a name for yourself in photography, whatever your background
Selling by pre-order cuts out the risk, so you can make some extra cash while pushing your creative expression in new directions
Bespoke brand typefaces are on the rise, but it pays to pick your battles and invest in quality
According to Asana, a well-structured process doesn’t just reduce stress – it’ll improve your creative output too
To mark five decades of Smiley, Creative Review commissioned five exclusive artworks to explore how brands can build an emotional connection
We explore how marketers and creative teams can harness new technologies such as automation in order to minimise the time spent on menial tasks and maximise creative effectiveness
