Where art meets sustainability and politics
The series Dead White Man by Jeremy Hutchison, currently on show as part of the British Textile Biennial in Blackburn, aims to address our over-consumption of fashion and how it is affecting Africa
Barbie styles it out, again
A master of reinvention, the Barbie brand is about to embark on its biggest journey yet, via Greta Gerwig’s much anticipated movie. We examine why the brand has managed to always stay in fashion
The return of weird ads
Brand purpose has dominated advertising for the past decade, winning awards for serious, high-minded ideas, with humour nowhere in sight. But is bizarre, wacky advertising finally making a comeback?
How dyslexia-friendly fonts are rewriting the book
We talk to the team behind Lexend, a typeface that is making reading easier for those with dyslexia, and explore whether all fonts should be designed with accessibility in mind
New report offers a stark picture for women in design
Covid-19 and inequalities in the industry such as pay disparity are hugely influencing women’s experiences in design, according to a new report from Women’s Design and Research Unit, which also offers some advice to create change
Joe Lycett on comedy, activism, and graphic design
Joe Lycett has already perfected the art of trolling politicians and over-zealous brands, and is now gifting the world a coffee-table book about bins. He talks to CR about using art and comedy as rebellion and why comedians should care more about fonts
A glimpse behind the art world curtain
The photographer Catherine Hyland has documented the work at Fine Art Foundry in London, where artworks for the likes of Tracey Emin, Marc Quinn, and Anish Kapoor are created
How Accumulate’s new project hopes to smash industry entry barriers
Accumulate’s mission to help support those affected by homelessness into the creative industries continues with new project Creative Futures
What’s the value of awards?
The design and advertising industry has a plethora of award schemes. Here we examine what part they play in the industry and in the success of creative businesses
What makes a brand collab work?
Brand collaborations can lead to fun, limited edition projects and fresh perspectives. But what makes (or breaks) a good collab?
Behind the scenes at the Royal Mint
The designers at the Royal Mint have recently made special edition coins to celebrate everything from the Platinum Jubilee to Pride to the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin. Hazel Davis talks to them about how they are made
Know me, know my spending power: The future of personalisation
While much talked about, creative and exciting uses of personalisation by brands are still fairly limited. Here we look at what technology might allow in the future
Irene Suosalo on the joys of the creative journey
The video artist and illustrator is driven by her creative process, which combines new and old techniques. Here, she talks about the importance of working with other creatives
Andy Vella creates textural designs for The Cure’s new book
The band’s longstanding collaborator has produced layered illustrations and a deluxe edition for the new biography, which takes the form of an encyclopedia
Creativity Sucks! podcast looks at how to be a great creative leader
The latest episode of Creative Review’s podcast looks at how to nurture creative teams, with advice from Richard Holman, Rani Patel, and Sarah Watson
John Lewis’ Christmas ad introduces a new star – and a new era
The retailer’s highly anticipated Christmas spot celebrates reconfiguring traditions as it unveils its own evolution with its first campaign from Saatchi & Saatchi
How Sonos is reflecting our listening habits
We look at how a creative approach to marketing is helping Sonos tap into the emotional power of sound, plus how the brand is bringing spatial audio to the masses
Why AI should be a musical force for good
If used in collaboration with creators, and with an ethical mindset, AI can open up a world of musical opportunities for brands. Here Roscoe Williamson offers some practical advice for best practice
The irreverence of Sports Banger immortalised in print
A new book by the fashion house’s founder, Jonny Banger, celebrates ten years of its unique brand of socially conscious satire
Inside Wolff Olins’ new branding
For designers, taking on the branding of their own company is a complicated task. Here, Wayne Deakin, global creative principal at Wolff Olins, explains how they addressed the challenge
New podcast episode: How ad agencies are changing with the times
This episode of Creativity Sucks! looks at how advertising agencies are adapting to offer something new to clients and creatives alike
How to make digital design more sustainable
At this year’s Design for Planet Festival, speakers from Hey Low and OPX Studio shared practical advice on creating low-impact websites; the added benefits of designing this way; and how to sell it to clients
Annual Awards 2024 are open for entries
Back for their 21st year, Creative Review’s awards celebrate the very best in advertising, design and much more
Inside Deliveroo’s new visual identity
We hear from Deliveroo’s in-house agency about how they created a new identity fit for a global brand, and why its existing logo and teal colour weren’t up for discussion
Soren Iverson’s satirical take on product design
The designer tweaks features on well-known apps as part of a daily side project, from previewing your Hinge date in AR to nepotism disclosures on LinkedIn. He talks to us about gaining traction on social media and what it’s brought to his design practice
Using AI to transform DJ set visuals
CR speaks to Boiler Room art director Joshua Wiley and motion designer and artist Hayden Martin about their ongoing collaboration that uses neural networks and Boiler Room’s extensive image archive
