Redressing the UK’s creative industries’ London-centricity
Creativity is thriving across the UK – not just in London. So why aren’t design students hearing about it?
Trust and the designer-client relationship
Trust is the essential component to making great creative work. Here, designer and co-founder of Wolff Olins, Michael Wolff, examines its role in our personal and work lives, in brands, and in how we use design to shape the world we want to live in
Deadline for entries to The Annual is today!
We have extended the deadline for entries to The Annual, Creative Review’s yearly award scheme that celebrates the best work across advertising, design, digital, film & TV production, games and more. The final deadline is now January 14
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
First judges for the CR Annual 2022 awards announced!
Taking in experts from across the fields of advertising, design, marketing and more, the judges for this year’s Annual awards are looking forward to seeing your work
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
The Design Council vs climate change
At a conference to be held during COP26, the Design Council hopes to unite the design industry around a climate action plan. Patrick Burgoyne talks to chief design officer Cat Drew about its mission
Designing for our MetaLives
As fashion brands launch digital-to-avatar lines and new, immersive social media emerges, our lives in the metaverse are developing at pace. A new report from Wunderman Thompson Intelligence looks at what brands and consumers need to consider in this exciting new world
The changing nature of cannabis branding
As cannabis laws continue to relax in North America, we talk to three founders about how branding and creative direction are baked into the process of changing perceptions of the category
How Ace & Tate shook up the eyewear category
The eyewear brand has found favour among young people thanks to its refreshing tone and image. Creative director Ruud de Bruin talks to us about showcasing its offering through a creative lens
Why all high street brands should embrace ‘experience retail’ (or risk disappearing)
Shopping online has soared during the Covid-19 pandemic, but brands needs to create experiences in real life to keep their customers engaged in the longer term, says Simon Hatter, founder of creative retail agency Hatter
My Career Journey: Christina Mallon
After being diagnosed with a rare form of motor neurone disease that paralysed her arms, Christina Mallon’s career path shifted dramatically, setting her on a mission to create a world accessible for everyone