Illustrating the future
How can we visualise a world that has not yet come to pass? Here we speak to three illustrators to find out what makes something look ‘futuristic’, and examine whether our visions of the future are in fact rooted in nostalgia
Studio Fromm on defining the new traditional
Fromm, the studio behind the cover art for our Future issue of Creative Review, talk us through their unique approach to 3D design, which deftly mixes both the old and the new
Creating an authentic voice
Accra-based photographer David Nana Opoku Ansah has carved out a style that is thoughtful and evocative. Here he talks about teaching himself his craft and the challenges facing African creatives
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
What makes a compelling travel photo today?
We speak to three photographers to get their insights into the ethics of travel photography, their personal approaches to imagemaking, plus what makes for a good travel image
The Slow Grind
Georgina Johnson’s first book, The Slow Grind: Finding Our Way Back to Creative Balance, addresses how our narrow definition of sustainability has created more inequality. Rebecca Fulleylove talks to the multi-disciplinary artist about what needs to change
How I Got Here: Amos Paul Kennedy Jr
Having switched from computing to printmaking at the age of 40, Amos Paul Kennedy Jr has since led a life in letterpress. He talks us through his journey
Sophie Harris-Taylor wins Equal Lens photography prize
Equal Lens, a platform championing the work of women and non-binary photographers, held a competition of images inspired by lockdown. The winning work, here, is by British photographer Sophie Harris-Taylor
Creative Heroes: Annie Atkins
Annie Atkins’ work for movie directors such as Wes Anderson and Steven Spielberg has demonstrated the rich opportunities for graphic designers in film. As part of our Creative Heroes series for our 40th birthday, Atkins talks us through her career
Creative Futures Revisited: Creature’s Ben & Stu
As part of our 40th birthday celebrations, CR is revisiting the alumni from our Creative Futures scheme, which ran for nearly 30 years. Here, we chat with creative duo Ben Middleton and Stu Outhwaite-Noel, who were featured in 2005
Creative Futures Revisited: APFEL
For almost 30 years, Creative Review ran a scheme called Creative Futures, celebrating the best and brightest new talent entering the industry. Here, we talk to design studio A Practice For Everyday Life (APFEL) – which was featured in 2003
The &Partnership: RNIB, See Differently Collection
The&Partnership worked with the RNIB on this series of ingenious products, which all are based on life hacks created by the blind and partially sighted
All Deya: meet the artist behind the best beer brand going
As craft beer brand Deya turns ten, we talk to Thom Hobson, the artist behind the distinctive look of the young brewery that does things differently
Less jargon, more joy: The new rules of B2B voice
In business, the bottom line is everything. But behind every business is a human – and you need to know how to talk to them, says Reed Words’ Orlaith Wood
CR’s guide to the 2025 UK degree shows
Find out details for the undergraduate art and design showcases taking place this summer around the UK
Is women’s sport at a creative tipping point?
As the cultural momentum around women’s sport reaches fever pitch, we explore how brands are embracing diverse new audiences and challenging the conventions of sports marketing