Petra Collins on embracing her inner darkness
The photographer and director is renowned for defining the last decade’s pastel-hued, coming of age aesthetic, but is now returning to her roots with a book of subversive, erotic fairytales
Exposure: Nail Artist Sonya Belakhlef
In art director Gem Fletcher’s latest column highlighting talent within the photography industry, she profiles New York-based nail artist Sonya Belakhlef, who works with both editorial and commercial clients
The CDP guide to making great ads
Peter Levelle, director and former head of TV production at the storied Collett Dickenson Pearce, shares the ad agency’s gospel – including handling difficult clients, keeping creatives happy, and adopting a punishingly scrupulous approach to ideas
Doconomy’s creative approach to tackling climate change
The platform helps brands and consumers better understand the impact of the products they make and use. CR speaks to co-founder Johan Pihl about the ways in which fusing innovation and creativity has allowed it to flourish
Art director vs copywriter?
The ad industry has long paired two creatives in the roles of art director and copywriter, but how do the positions divide up in the modern industry?
The cultural influence of Spike Lee
The acclaimed filmmaker has dipped his toe into advertising, teaching and even brand-building during his four-decade career. As he releases his first monograph, we look at how he became a pop culture icon
Seven ages of a creative: Michael Wolff
Designer Michael Wolff has played a considerable role in shaping our understanding of modern branding. Here, he reflects on why good relationships and trust are crucial in design
Seven ages of a creative: April Greiman
Transmedia artist April Greiman blazed a trail in computers when everyone else was convinced they would kill design. She explains why she’s always looking forward
Multidisciplinary designer Sablā Stays on embracing change
We speak to the New York native about meandering between the paths of fashion, graphics and art direction, plus her ever-evolving collaboration with Solange at creative agency Saint Heron
Seven ages of a creative: Graham Fink
The ad creative behind iconic work for British Airways, Dixons, Land Rover, and more reflects on 40 years in advertising, being the agent for the world’s first social humanoid robot, and the fast pace of our intoxicating digital future
The love-hate world of perfume ads
As the festive season wafts in, on a cloud of scent, we find out what makes fragrance ads so compelling – with help from spoof Twitter sensation @perfumeads
Seven ages of a creative: Liz Johnson Artur
Over the past 30 years, the London-based photographer and Turner Prize-winning artist has used images to offer new perspectives on the Black experience. She talks about finally getting recognition for her work in her 50s
Seven ages of a creative: Lucienne Roberts
Despite her long-standing relationship with graphic design, Lucienne Roberts has begun questioning its contribution to the world. Here, she examines how the design industry has changed over the decades she has worked in it
Seven ages of a creative: Christoph Niemann
The celebrated illustrator reflects on changes in the industry over the past 30 years, in particular the impact of social media on artists’ work
Seven ages of a creative: Alice Tonge
After a two-year break from advertising, former head of 4creative Alice Tonge has a new role at Apple. Here she shares her thoughts on the state of the industry
Seven ages of a creative: Sho Shibuya
The New York-based designer and artist has experienced an organic career involving work at major studios and, more recently, recognition as a painter. Here, he explains why creating meaningful work matters more than age
Seven ages of a creative: Jade Tomlin
The AKQA group creative director shares her journey into the advertising industry – from hoarding copies of Creative Review to making work for Levi’s, Sony, and Volkswagen
Shantell Martin on the rocky road to becoming an artist
From Thamesmead to Tokyo and New York, Shantell Martin has taken her line-drawn style around the world – but it’s been a bumpy journey. As she sets her sights back on the UK she chats with CR about how art became a tool to “express, extract and deal”
Seven ages of a creative: Andrew Thomas Huang
Filmmaker Andrew Thomas Huang is known for his otherworldly visions, earning him high-profile collaborations with Björk and FKA twigs. He talks to us about the need to allow creatives to grow as their careers develop
Seven ages of a creative: Tami Aftab
Photographer Tami Aftab was a winner in the student category in the 2020 CR Photography Annual and has already worked with a range of clients. Here, she talks about how the photography industry is finally opening up to a more diverse set of voices
Seven ages of a creative: Emmanuel Areoye
Emmanuel Areoye is as new to the creative industry as it’s possible to be, and he brings a fresh perspective on what’s working and what’s not, especially in social
Unravelling VFX’s gender problem
We speak to 3D creative director Daena Lorne about the shocking lack of women working in visual effects, how she managed to break into the industry and what the solution could be
In search of that special sauce
Detail is everything in design, providing the magic that elevates an average project into something brilliant and charming. So why, asks Huge ECD Wayne Deakin, is it so often overlooked in digital design?
The Modernist on a decade of making a magazine
As the Modernist celebrates its 10th anniversary, the team behind the publication discuss the trials and tribulations of running an indie mag and how it has stood the test of time
Is advertising finally addressing its age problem?
Advertising has long been obsessed with youth. But is the industry finally waking up to the opportunities that older generations present, both in campaigns and behind the scenes?
How cultural institutions can tackle sustainability
Is there a responsibility for cultural institutions to not just reflect the past, but contemplate the future as well? National Gallery Victoria curator Ewan McEoin talks to CR about the museum’s latest show on sustainability and why they want to invest in designers
Demographics be damned!
Why do so many brands and designers still assume older people are all penniless pensioners or ailing retirees – and why isn’t this changing faster? CR investigates the huge missed opportunity of the over-50s market
What do deepfakes mean for advertising?
We talk to Alexandre Ben-Soussan, strategy director at BETC, about how brands are responding to deepfake technology, what ethical issues it prompts, and how it could be used in advertising