The animator, illustrator and visual artist speaks to CR about how her work has helped find her identity and why representation in what she does is key Looking through the portfolio of Belgium-based animator and illustrator Loulou João is like stepping into a kaleidoscopic candyland, chock-full of marshmallow-like environments, squishy smiling characters and punchy colours […]

As skateboarding reaches new levels of attention around the world, we look at the evolution of the symbiotic relationship between skate culture and visual media If a tree falls over in a forest, and no-one is there to hear it, does it make a sound? It’s a philosophical question with endless applications, among them in […]

Now in its 15th year, the Creative Review Photography Annual celebrates great image-making across the fields of advertising, editorial, fashion, stock, student, and of course personal work. Every year offers an opportunity to look back upon the great images of the past 12 months, as well as the photographers and creatives who make them and […]

Having good social media profiles can get you more exposure online, help you connect with your fans or customers, and improve your online reputation. Unless you have a major site associated with your name (like NeilPatel.com), your social media profiles are usually the first results Google shows when someone searches for you. Start thinking of […]

Snowdonia is one of the most googled national parks in Europe, and the region boasts the highest concentration of mountains, beaches, castles, forests and lakes not just in Wales, but the whole of the UK. Over half a million people visit every year and with more visitors than ever expected as restrictions lift, Bath-based agency […]

I’m prepping for a new novel that I’m super excited about. My characters are floating around in my head, becoming more real as I write my first draft, and I have a decently detailed synopsis written. My problem: I know next to nothing about my setting and my main character’s profession. Which means I need […]

If you’re a new entrepreneur looking for profitable business ideas with minimal risks, a franchise business can be a great place to start. A franchise business carries the success, credibility, and popular associations of established brands, reducing the need for extensive marketing and brand building for you as a franchise owner. This can save you […]

Another advertising awards season comes to a close and purpose is master of all it surveys. “Cannes 2021 will put the spotlight on purpose”, said the PR Week headline on the eve of the festival. “Purpose takes the spotlight at Cannes”, said the Campaign headline a week later. A series of reflections from jurors includes […]

We speak to the graphic designer about growing up in Havana in the 80s, her ongoing love affair with posters and how she is helping to define a new era of creativity in her home country Think about famous examples of Cuban design, and chances are the iconic graphic of revolutionary leader Che Guevera will […]

What are your goals with email marketing? If you’re going to achieve those goals and see a return on investment, then chances are you’re not going to be able to do it without some level of automated email marketing. What Is Automated Email Marketing? Automated email marketing is a series of emails you automatically send […]