In order to come up with the risky ideas that clients desperately need today, creatives need to feel supported. CR talks to adam&eveDDB’s Rick Brim and Accept & Proceed’s Lily Fletcher about overcoming fear in the workplace
The biannual fashion mag has met its print deadline for the first time, but punctuality has come at a cost – the issue isn’t finished. In an exclusive chat, CR talks to the team to find out what happened
Our advertising correspondent Ben Kay reflects on the unexpected opportunities that can come your way in a career, and why it’s important to always bring your A-game to all you do
Virtual reality is already making a big impact in the gaming world, but its potential to treat severe phobias such as the fear of heights has so far been relatively untapped. Aimée McLaughlin investigates the possibilities of VR therapy
Cadburys’ unbranded chocolate bars – launched in support of Age UK – are the latest in a series of purpose-driven campaigns. But is it time the brand gave up on its earnest approach?
With Gen Zs leading the way in politics and beyond, society has become embroiled in a race to keep up. Megan Williams speaks to figures in art and publishing from different generations to uncover more about the fear of underachieving and how to move past it
In her latest advice column for CR, Anna Higgs offers advice to a team member whose work life is being derailed by a rude and difficult colleague, and has a manager that doesn’t seem to care
Can you really pick and choose whether to be brave? Tea Uglow, Creative Director of Google Creative Lab in Sydney, examines society’s understanding of fear and bravery, and the clichés and limitations it may contain
Worried clients can be the death knell for bold ideas, and persuading them to be brave is the only way to avoid tepid creative work. So how should creative agencies help brands get over their fear of taking risks?
Mentors can be invaluable when it comes to navigating the pitfalls of creative work, whether that’s getting a job, going freelance or launching a new business. So why don’t more of us seek them out, and why aren’t mentoring schemes more widespread?
A new book from Steven Heller examines the history of the symbols used by the far right. Here, he talks to Daniel Cookney about why these designs have proved so enduring, and also advocates for why they should be banned
Fear has become the dominant tactic in political communications. But will this last? And could hope, humour and optimism help tackle the problem of tribal politics?
Isamaya Ffrench became one of the most sought-after creatives in fashion thanks to her unconventional use of makeup. Here, she talks to CR about her art, the pressure that comes with finding success at an early age and her conflicted relationship with social media
Design students dream of working with big name brands, but is it all it’s cracked up to be? Graphic designer Joshua James Saunders tells CR why working with local businesses is sometimes a better choice
London agency Byte has created chatbots for the Barbican, adidas and Victoria Beckham. We talk to its Director of Technology Isabel Perry about creating engaging conversations and what the chatbots of the future might look like
As the world enters a new age of sustainable tech, branding for eco-friendly products has changed with the times. CR explores why classic greens have been traded for cooler tones as the image of sustainability gets a refresh
In an exclusive piece for Creative Review, Pentagram’s Naresh Ramchandani and his colleagues Zuki Sedgley and Ashley Johnson write about the three words that mean the most to them
Brands and agencies have a track record of stumbling their way through ads for foreign markets. We speak to W+K Amsterdam MD Blake Harrop and ECD Eric Quennoy about getting humour right and why it’s not a case of translating words but ideas
Ahead of her upcoming exhibition at the SVA in New York, Debbie Millman talks to CR about the “visceral” sensation that words and images create together, and how their collective power resonates in these times
Visual Editions is known for its inventive approach to storytelling, creating apps and books for the likes of Penguin Random House, COS and WeTransfer. We talk to its founders about the agency’s work
The self-proclaimed ‘sexual wellness’ app is hoping to wake up the world to the realities of female desire with its racy audio stories. We speak to co-founder Gina Gutierrez about its refreshing approach to getting women off
Combining found paintings with pithy words and phrases, Wayne White’s artworks have become ready-to-use memes for the internet age. CR speaks to the artist about how the project has developed since 1999
They’ve been hailed as archaic, demoralising and pointless – so why do so many studios still use time sheets?
Blinkist is on a mission to tackle information overload by enabling us to speed-read the latest bestseller in 15 minutes. But is it stripping the joy out of books altogether? We speak to the app’s co-founder Niklas Jansen
If illustrators want to keep up with the times, then they’ll need to learn how to animate their work – or find someone who can, says Jelly’s founder Chris Page
Copy can often be overlooked in advertising in favour of the seduction of images. But in fact they are a creative’s most powerful weapon, argues Ben Kay
The recent ASA rulings against Volkswagen and Mondelez suggest that the days of sexist ads might be coming to an end. But are the rules too draconian, as critics claim, or is this the push advertising needs?
From crying with joy to the flirty aubergine, emojis have become engrained in our everyday discourse. We speak to Google’s emoji program Creative Director, Jennifer Daniel, about how they are helping shape keyboard culture