One of pop’s biggest hit-makers, Mark Ronson is the brains behind everything from Amy Winehouse’s classic cover of Valerie to monster hit Uptown Funk. Here, he discusses the joy of working with other creatives, and why he got a tattoo of his latest album artwork
As Batman’s arch-enemy Joker steals the limelight with his own origin film, CR speaks to Production Designer Mark Friedberg about reimagining one of the comic world’s most recognisable cityscapes
For the latest episode of the Creative Review Podcast, we sit down with James Sadri of Led By Donkeys to talk about politics, activism and the best and worst moments of his career
What does it take to really scare people? Two creature designers tell Emma Tucker how they tap into deep fears and the dark spots of human psychology to make convincing movie monsters
Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi won an Oscar for Free Solo, their hair-raising documentary tracing rock climber Alex Honnold’s mission to climb El Capitan rope-free. They discuss what it’s like putting your life at risk for your job
We’re introducing a new series on the Creative Review Podcast, where we interview artists and creatives about the best and worst moments of their creative careers. First up is artist and author Oliver Jeffers
The London-based artist discusses his creative relationship with FKA twigs and talks us through the cover art for her highly-anticipated sophomore album, Magdalene
After losing his partner of eight years, writer and artist AJ Dungo published his first graphic novel, In Waves. He speaks with CR about how it’s given him a new understanding of creativity as a way of processing fear, memory and emotion
DixonBaxi has created a new identity for AC Milan, based on the concept of the football club’s crest as a “beating heart”. We talk to the agency about the project
As a major retrospective of Tim Walker’s work comes to the V&A in London, Gem Fletcher examines what lies behind his fantastical photographs and explores the challenges – and fears – he has to confront to bring them to life
Apple’s logo burst onto the scene in 1977, instantly standing out from its drab competitors. Its creator Rob Janoff explains the design’s links with counterculture, why the money men hated the logo, and what it was like working with Steve Jobs
Weavers Factory is an inventive and welcoming art gallery that aims to champion the under-represented. It also comes with a compelling backstory
The grime artist’s powerful new album grapples with subjects ranging from knife crime to the Windrush scandal. In a CR exclusive, Kano, photographer Olivia Rose and Untold Studios Creative Director Phil Lee discuss bringing it to life
Production designer Gavin Bocquet talks to CR about building on the fantastical world of Jim Henson’s cult feature film for a ten-part Netflix prequel
Fear is an inevitable part of Lynsey Addario’s work as a warzone photojournalist. She talks to Aimée McLaughlin about dealing with everyday fears, and why the Trump era marks a less safe world for journalists
Pitching itself as a TV network for Gen Z, Kyra is the brains behind fashion-focused YouTube shows PAQ and NAYVA. We talk to Creative Director Kaio Grizzelle about writing for real-life content, and finding inspiration everywhere from haute couture to Geordie Shore
As Head of Art on the Underground, Eleanor Pinfield works with leading contemporary artists to change the way we experience tube stations. Here she talks to CR about her process, and the joys and challenges of the job
The screenwriter is best known for his cult series Peaky Blinders, based on the notorious gang that ran Birmingham when his parents were growing up. As Peaky fans prepare themselves for season five, he tells CR why real-life stories are his biggest source of inspiration
Jason Townsend, Deputy Social Media Manager at NASA, explains how the agency gets people across the globe excited about space
The Olivier Award-winning playwright shares his thoughts on the writing process – including why it’s important to sit on ideas, sometimes for years at a time, and how the ‘boring’ work can be key
The copywriter behind Sky, ITV and Paperchase shares some of the secrets of her craft, from not being scared of being nosy to pushing brands to be more than “warm, friendly and cosy”
Tasha Marks has created ornate edible sculptures and scented installations for the Barbican, the V&A and the Wellcome Collection. We talk to her about using food as an artistic medium and bringing a sense of fun and spectacle to museums
Mitsuhiro Arita first began illustrating for Pokémon over two decades ago. He talks to Diane Smyth about his part in helping to create the look and feel of the Pokémon world and why the company still favours a hand-drawn aesthetic
London’s Royal Docks is set to be transformed over the next 20 years, in what is billed as one of the UK’s biggest regeneration projects. We talk to design studio dn&co about creating a brand identity for the area