Don’t give up on DEI
The culture wars are seeing diversity initiatives come under attack, but creative agencies are making tangible steps towards improvement, says Asad Dhunna, founder of the Unmistakables. We asked him what comes next
Emma Tucker is a writer and editor for titles including Creative Review, The Spaces, Dezeen, and Eye on Design
The culture wars are seeing diversity initiatives come under attack, but creative agencies are making tangible steps towards improvement, says Asad Dhunna, founder of the Unmistakables. We asked him what comes next
This year saw compelling additions to iconic gaming franchises as well as exciting new entrants to the indie game scene. Here are our favourite titles of 2023
After an influx of compelling design from unexpected sectors, we ask why it’s happening, if it’s really going to make CEOs happy, and discuss the lessons still to learn from the corporate identities of yesteryear
After taking an extended sabbatical from the world of branding, serif typefaces are suddenly back in favour. We speak to type designer Lynne Yun and F37 founder Rick Banks about what that means
Signage plays a critical practical role in the public realm, but is it living up to its creative potential? We discuss how wayfinding can establish a more joyful and emotional connection with the world
DesignStudio’s Elise Santangelo-Rous balances her role as ECD with a responsibility for improving and adapting its creative culture. She tells CR why that’s so important, and how people’s expectations are changing how the business works
After spending two decades dreaming up record sleeves, the New York-based designer reflects on the changing state of the music industry, and why it needs a visual roadmap now more than ever
Does technology need to spend so much time pestering us for attention? We discuss whether design can create a better, calmer relationship with our devices and their notifications
Collins has put a variable, twisting typeface at the heart of the Disney-owned streaming service’s new identity, designed to stake its place in a crowded content market
Art, design, and advertising are critical for bringing new narratives into our understanding of history, and helping us confront and accept the difficult parts of our past
The German DIY brand is encouraging people to craft their own furniture, with a set of instructions for the Green Hideaway – a chair that’s also a climbing frame for a plant
Saint Urbain has designed a visual identity for the meal delivery service, using cut-out shapes and editorial-style typography to get people’s mouths watering