Justyna Green tackles one of life’s big questions in new short film
Make A Wish looks at a couple’s indecision around having children with humour and an appealing level of frankness
A new book opens the door to Hayao Miyazaki’s imagination
The Worlds of Hayao Miyazaki excavates the cultural, historical and artistic foundations of the Studio Ghibli visionary’s animated oeuvre
Gradwatch 2025: Toby Revell, University of the West of England
Graphic designer Toby Revell has been chosen as part of our annual Gradwatch showcase, where we celebrate the next generation of talent in the creative industries
Gradwatch 2025: Siyi Chen, University of the Creative Arts
Illustrator Siyi Chen has been chosen as part of our annual Gradwatch showcase, where we celebrate the next generation of talent in the creative industries
Gradwatch 2025: Miles Buckle, Central Saint Martins
Animator Miles Buckle has been chosen as part of our annual Gradwatch showcase, where we celebrate the next generation of talent in the creative industries
Gradwatch is back – and we want to see your work!
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
Chu-Chieh Lee’s ever-evolving animation practice
The director discusses how moving from Taiwan to London and exploring more traditional forms of animation have informed her approach
Can AI get local stories?
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
The Monthly Interview: Liza Enebeis
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 environmental film celebrates analogue animation
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
Birmingham Design Festival returns with a playful focus for 2025
The event’s seventh edition explores the theme of Play, with talks from the likes of Studio Dumbar’s Liza Enebeis, Chris Clarke from The Guardian and Aardman creative director Merlin Crossingham
Why character design is a brand’s secret weapon
A distinctive brand character can be as powerful and far-reaching as a logo or slogan. Here Jelly’s Co-MD and ECD Charlie Sells does a deep dive into how the best characters are designed and why they cut through
How Center design studio is shaping startups
Formerly a design director at Coca-Cola, Alex Center’s Brooklyn studio now brings branding magic to startups and small businesses
Laphroaig x Willem Dafoe is a peaty partnership worth savouring
The Islay single malt has enlisted the Hollywood star for its latest campaign, celebrating the whisky’s unmistakable, enigmatic taste
Why brands need culture
In her new book, Leila Fataar explains how the most powerful engagements between brands and audiences happen through culture, requiring different approaches to marketing and comms
Brompton unfolds bold new identity for its 50th anniversary
The British cycling brand has partnered with Studio Blackburn to celebrate its heritage as it enters a new, globally minded era