Satirical baby books criticise US federal paid leave policy
Created by Mother LA, the books use dark humour to imagine what life is like for a newborn without parents around to care for it
Felipe Romero Beltrán photographs the migrant experience in Spain
In his new photo book, the Madrid-based photographer captures the long wait for a new life in one of the country’s migrant centres
A nose-to-tail identity for dog treat brand NAW
Robot Food created the branding for NAW, which breaks away from the crowd with dog treats that are unashamedly “gross”
A new photo book marks the 75th anniversary of the NHS
Through evocative black and white photography, the book acts as a timely reminder of how much the NHS has done for us and how sorely it needs to be protected
Identity Works carves out a new identity for knife brand Morakniv
The identity and packaging design for the 130-year-old brand draws on the traditions and geography of its Swedish birthplace
A new book revisits the 1960s ‘stoner-art canon’
Heads Together documents the presence of stoner imagery and its role in countercultural publishing during the 1960s
Patrick D Pagnano captures 80s roller disco culture at its peak
Empire Roller Disco, a new book from the street photographer, is dedicated to a series of images shot in a single night at an iconic Brooklyn skating rink
New photo book captures the diversity of 1980s New York
Over three decades after they were taken, Tria Giovan shares her photographs of the Lower East Side, one of the city’s most unique neighbourhoods
A new book traces the work of iconic production designer Ken Adam
The Ken Adam Archive explores the late designer’s illustrious career, taking readers on a journey from his first film in 1948 to his last in 1987
Katherine Turczan’s photos offer a moment of stillness amongst turmoil
Shot in the early 90s, her portraits of Ukrainian people – collected in a new photobook entitled From Where They Came – are a visual testament to both their hardiness and their vulnerability
New Blek le Rat exhibition is the artist’s first UK show in a decade
The Return of the Rat sees the graffiti artist pay tribute to the enduring influence of fellow street artist Richard Hambleton, and muse on the current state of world affairs
Insurance brand Rollin’ releases illustrated cost of living crisis coupons
From cereal to burgers, sneakers to streaming services, the coupons offer young Australians the chance to win a range of free prizes
Why Creativity Matters: How to get creative with branded content
The latest talk in our virtual event series explores how branded content can resonate with audiences. Register now to join us on May 17
Butterkist brings giant microwaves to billboards across the UK
The new campaign promotes Butterkist’s microwavable popcorn while reminding people it’s the go-to snack for high drama and gossip
The rise of abstract logos
Many brands are ditching their well trodden logos in favour of a more abstract approach. Here we unpack this trend and examine whether legibility should be a concern
The art of writing a brief
We look into why briefs are so imperative to get right, the difference between advertising and design briefs, and whether visuals have any place in them
Why branding will be vital in the AI race
Pentagram partner Jody Hudson-Powell discusses the visual language that is emerging around AI, and the importance of brand when it comes to building trust in the rapidly developing technology
Creativity Sucks! returns for a new series
Creative Review’s podcast is back and on a mission to tackle the most thorny questions facing creatives and brands today. In this episode we look at whether rebrands are worth the money
Titi Finlay on social, storytelling and sneaker culture
The social media maven and artist discusses the importance of social and content in getting audiences to “believe” in brands, plus how an obsession with sneakers has guided her career
Manchester’s love letter to the Barcelona design scene
First launched in 2013, Dave Sedgwick’s event uniting Manchester with Barcelona returns this week for its swansong. He discusses the parallels between the two cities and the realities of producing an event alongside the day job
Royal British Legion reveals plastic-free poppy design
Design consultancy Matter has created a fully recyclable paper redesign of the charity’s symbolic poppy, which previously used plastic
How to write a great advertising slogan
Here, our advertising correspondent breaks down the methodology for creating a great slogan, by examining some of the iconic endlines of the past. But is there really a formula for brilliant creative work?
How creativity can help demystify unfamiliar concepts
Bas Korsten, global CCO at Wunderman Thompson, talks about using creativity to challenge people to think outside what they know, and why human ideas are still unmatched by AI
Fanta unveils bubbly global branding
Illustrations and typography enhance the soft drink’s first global brand identity, which aims to bring consistency to its designs around the world
Pepsi reveals new branding that nods to its past
The soft drinks brand has announced a new visual identity ahead of its 125th anniversary later this year
Pentagram creates identity for cannabis brand Ben’s Best Blnz
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen has launched a cannabis brand designed by Pentagram’s Eddie Opara. We speak to them about what the brand stands for
