Thero Makepe is retracing family ties one image at a time
The photographer blends documentary, staged and archival images to build a complex portrayal of his family history during Apartheid, which is on display as part of the Belfast Photo Festival
Diversity and equality is an urgent concern in the creative industries – here is a series of articles about the individuals and organisations that are striving for change
The photographer blends documentary, staged and archival images to build a complex portrayal of his family history during Apartheid, which is on display as part of the Belfast Photo Festival
Marketers are often too quick to abandon good campaign ideas and move onto something new – give it time for the audience to catch on, says We Are Pi’s Rick Chant
Mlti NYC has led an extensive redesign of the brand that emphasises its performance credentials
In a new campaign celebrating the impact of Japanese stars in Major League Baseball, each of its 12 active players have been honoured with a custom-made manhole cover
We speak with the studio co-founder about recent projects for the Barbican, Somerset House and the Natural History Museum in London, and the challenges and opportunities for designers working with cultural institutions
In a world where attention is fleeting and screens are small, brands must rethink how they treat data to make it engaging, say Caspar Lam and YuJune Park of Synoptic Office
The Japanese artist’s first major UK solo show at the Hayward Gallery in London presents four decades of paintings and sculptures plus a striking installation
Design and Disability at the V&A is full of projects variously useful, beautiful, or just amusing, celebrating the long-running contribution of disabled people to design
At a time when many brands and organisations are going quiet on diversity and inclusion, Channel 4 has underlined how it is ‘altogether different’
Our annual showcase of the best graduate talent is returning in 2025. Send us your work by July 11 for the chance to be featured by Creative Review
The director discusses how moving from Taiwan to London and exploring more traditional forms of animation have informed her approach
The commemorative quilt dedicated to the lives of 384 people lost to AIDS has taken over the Turbine Hall in the London museum
Setting up Shop, a corner shop turned events space from Sparks agency and streaming channel GenBTV, managed to cut through the noise during SXSW London’s festival last week
Title design is in decline, though remains a powerful way of engaging audiences in film and TV. We talk to designer and filmmaker Filipe Carvalho about how the industry has evolved in the past two decades
The Polish photographer’s new exhibition explores the intertwined relationship between environmental damage and military development in Poland
AI is already making appearances in advertising across India. But can it be used effectively to tell nuanced, local stories? Why Axis founder Niranjan Natarajan engaged in an experiment to find out
In a sea of sameness, breaking category codes with calculated palette decisions can give brands a strategic advantage
The creative director of Studio Dumbar/Dept has been balancing client and public-facing projects for most of her career. Here, she talks candidly about the business of studio evolution and running a ‘collective’ where motion is now integral to its working method
New York studio DNCO has redesigned the identity for Dumbo, the Brooklyn neighbourhood which sits beneath the Manhattan Bridge in New York
Tom Hanks’ inanimate co-star of Cast Away has resurfaced in an interactive digital initiative coinciding with the 2025 UN Ocean Conference
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
Goggins is a genius hire in the new spot, which aims to highlight the unexpected breadth of the US retailer’s range of products
A new campaign for Corona turns the distinctive branding upside-down to reveal an evocative symbol of the perfect time to drink the beer
We speak to Simz’s long-time collaborator Jeremy Ngatho Cole at creative studio Yout about making the visuals for her new record, and his experiences of working with such an ambitious artist who sits outside the major label system
Created to mark 50 years since Talking Heads’ first gig, Mills directs Ronan in a jittery new promo for the band’s seminal song Psycho Killer
Sign painting may no longer be a recognised profession in France, but designers such as Lucas Teyssier are championing its return, one storefront at a time
In a collaboration with sustainable fashion brand Armedangels, the range references Wikipedia symbols and texts and focuses on the importance of free access to knowledge
The animation process in creative duo Tom and Matt’s film is “powered” by the river’s kinetic energy to highlight the need to protect the UK’s waterways
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
The Gravy Drip features ten garments, accessories and lifestyle pieces inspired by KFC’s beloved side
Justin Coro Kaufman’s cover for rapper Aesop Rock’s new album brings all the graffiti and signage of a shopfront and street scene alive
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
Snapchat Spectacles are still at development stage but they hint at a time when smart glasses will be as ubiquitous as phones. We speak to Niantic Spatial’s Alicia Berry about what the future might hold, for both users and brands
St John the Divine’s new identity by Selman builds on its legacy as one of New York’s freshest looking religious institutions
Auckland FC sponsor ANZ has produced a vinyl record capturing some of the highlights from the team’s first season in sound form
Working across photography and film, Perryman explores the complexity of identity and the Trans experience, making work that is “a gesture of love and care for their community”
Otherway’s new identity, positioning and campaign for the film organisation invites audiences to stop scrolling and start engaging
The winner of Channel 4’s Diversity in Advertising Award plays on the ‘sigh of relief’ that customers experience when products come with accessibility features
The museum’s new east London outpost allows visitors to get up close and personal with its enormous “collection of collections”. We explore the challenges and triumphs of its ambitions to redesign what an institution can be
KFC has launched its new chicken drumstick-shaped lollipop in Spain with an outdoor activation created with the help of kids
Cruise lines are enticing a new wave of Gen Z holidaymakers seeking out the ultimate all-inclusive experience – but the boom also raises a whole host of environmental questions
Designed by Jony Ive’s LoveFrom studio, the project pairs an elegant logotype with charming illustrations of the much-loved San Francisco bookstore
Across a series of billboards for the latest typeface from F37, Ellen Ling and Craig Oldham honour the city’s local history, community and sense of humour
The global streaming, distribution and production company is adding to its growing offering with a new publishing arm, starting with an intricately designed book on type and lettering on screen
There has been a flurry of recent commercials that demonstrate that creativity in TV ads seems to be returning. Though they all have a noughties vibe too … why, asks Ben Kay
Instead of beautiful objects, the rich are ploughing money into wellness and age-defying procedures and products, meaning youth and health is more of a luxury statement than a yacht in today’s world
This year three Black Pencils were awarded to the design of the Paris 2024 Olympics, a surrealist music video for A$AP Rocky and an Excel spreadsheet-coded animation for Spotify
From Saint Laurent to the LVMH family, luxury brands and fashion houses are developing their own ‘prestige’ entertainment as part of a new wave of film-making
The new campaign film, directed by rubberband, follows Kaia Gerber’s day on a Mango shoot – but not in a conventional documentary sense
HarrimanSteel has created a vibrant brand for the new journal and shop that references playfulness rather than compromise
As quickfire micro-trends and global cultural shifts shake up the luxury landscape, we explore the evolving spheres of influence
Certain luxury brands have been setting the bar high on social, demonstrating that being smart and unexpected – while staying on brand – can prove the sweet spot for building engaged communities
The popular Substack has launched a new print magazine, with its first issue digging into playful, absurdist food stories
The Swiss chocolate brand fully embraces the awkward shape of its product in a new spot by LePub Milan
As Max reverts to HBO Max, Interbrand’s Fura Jóhannesdóttir examines when and why it is wise for a brand to return to its past
Cohen has dreamed up a character and narrative world inspired by her childhood babysitter for a new series shot by Parr
The idea of ‘fertile ground’ is central to For the People’s recent place branding project for the abundant Meander Valley in Tasmania
A new monograph on the Italian photographer traces the evolution of his experimental practice, which has constantly pushed the boundaries of fashion photography
Speaking at Offf festival in Barcelona, Lauren Hartstone of branding and production company Sibling Rivalry illuminated how the lines between sport, fashion and entertainment are steadily blurring
Building on the challenger brand’s mission not to blend in, the spot flips the old adage “I like my coffee how I like my men” (quite literally) on its head