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Tavern house wine packaging

A design agency made its own wine – and it's as beautiful as you'd expect

Natalie Fear published 14 December 24

Tavern celebrates its second anniversary.

Optical illusion sculptures of birds and a fish

I didn't think these incredible optical illusion sculptures were real at first

Joe Foley published 14 December 24

These are mesmerising but also a bit disturbing.

Sophia Du artwork

2D art of the week: Sophia Du

ImagineFX staff published 14 December 24

2D art of the week; A closer look at the use of colour, light and good design to capture mood in an image

The Samsung Frame TV above a wooden book case.

Samsung Frame TV review: the original art TV is stunning as ever

Beren Neale published 14 December 24

With a clever matte display, rich colours and crisp image straight out the box, the Frame should win over most art lovers (who also want a cracking TV).

Android XR platform

Samsung teases first look at new mixed reality headset in partnership with Google

Beth Nicholls published 13 December 24

The Android XR platform will support both VR headsets and AR smart glasses.

iPhone 17 Pro

Leaked iPhone 17 Pro design raises eyebrows

Daniel John published 13 December 24

Is Apple really taking design cues from Google?

The Cabin Factory review; a machine sits under a light in the ceiling

The Cabin Factory review: one frightfully good idea, masterfully done

Lewis Packwood published 13 December 24

If only these haunted walls could talk.

Apple Watch 10

I've never wanted to upgrade my Apple Watch SE 2 but this record-low on the 10 has convinced me to just do it

Georgia Coggan published 13 December 24

The extra features are well worth it for $329 – that's $70 off!

Tavern house wine packaging — A design agency made it's own wine – and it's as beautiful as you'd expect Tavern celebrates its second anniversary.

Optical illusion sculptures of birds and a fish — You won't believe what these optical illusion sculptures are made from These are mesmerising but also a bit disturbing.

The Samsung Frame TV wall-mounted in a living room. — Samsung Frame TV review: the original art TV is stunning as ever With a clever matte display, rich colours and crisp image straight out the box, the Frame should win over most art lovers (who also want a cracking TV).

Android XR platform — Samsung teases first look at new mixed reality headset in partnership with Google The Android XR platform will support both VR headsets and AR smart glasses.

Graphic Design

How to design a logo: 10 pro tips

By Nick Carson, David Airey last updated 12 December 24

Learn how to design a logo with these top tips for successful branding.

Tesla Cybercab

Elon Musk defends missing Tesla logo on new Cybercab and Cybertruck

By Daniel John published 11 December 24

It's like an iPhone without an Apple.

Digital Art

Daria Anako artwork

How to make magical illustrations using Procreate

By Daria ‘Anako’ Widermanska published 13 December 24

Daria Anako demonstrates her process for creating a whimsical piece of art with some spellbinding touches

Best 2D animation software; a mix of logos on a pink background

The best 2D animation software

By Ian Dean last updated 11 December 24

The best 2D animation software for beginners, hobbyists and professionals.

Rejected Mario & Luigi: Brothership character designs would have divided Nintendo Switch fans

By Joe Foley published 10 December 24

The game's developer went a bit wild.

Character Design

3D

SPINE mocap; animation from a video game

Creating the John Wick-inspired mocap for SPINE - and why just Unreal Engine 5 isn't always enough

By Ian Dean published 13 December 24

SPINE's Lead Animator, Evgeniy Khapugin, shares how the upcoming gun-fu game's mocap is being been created.

Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo revealed

Anycubic's new 3D printer is mammoth-sized and sets a new industry standard

By Beth Nicholls published 12 December 24

Make it big, make it brilliant is Anycubic's new slogan, and I'm very intrigued.

Branding & Advertising

How to design a logo: 10 pro tips

By Nick Carson, David Airey last updated 12 December 24

Learn how to design a logo with these top tips for successful branding.

Tesla Cybercab

Elon Musk defends missing Tesla logo on new Cybercab and Cybertruck

By Daniel John published 11 December 24

It's like an iPhone without an Apple.

"Communicating flavour is a delicate art": how to succeed in food and drink branding

By Mark Christou published 10 December 24

4 principles for how food and beverage brands can successfully market flavours before the first taste.

Film & VFX

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film posters

These Sonic 3 parody Christmas movie posters are wonderfully silly

By Natalie Fear published 13 December 24

’These are giving me life’.

AI used on Here VFX; scenes from a film set

How AI was used to create 'melty' VFX transitions in Here, the millennium spanning movie starring Tom Hanks

By James Clarke published 10 December 24

Martine Bertrand, Senior Researcher in AI at DNEG, shares how the epic effects were created.

Making the virtual sets of film Daddio; a taxi in a film studio

New York was recreated on a virtual set for the Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn movie Daddio, and nobody knew

By Lance Evans published 8 December 24

How VFX studio Disguise made Manhattan in a studio, using impressive virtual production tech.

Video Game Design & Gaming

Switch game deals Best Buy sale

Looking for stocking fillers? These Nintendo Switch games are under $25

By Beth Nicholls last updated 12 December 24

Just in time for Christmas, bag these deals on popular Nintendo Switch games for the ultimate stocking filler.

Nintendo Switch 2 concept

Everything we know about the Nintendo Switch 2

By Beth Nicholls, Daniel John last updated 6 December 24

It might be just leaks, rumours, and speculation for now – but pretty soon we'll know more about the upcoming console.

AI

Bring Me the Horizon's AI live show visuals

Bring Me the Horizon face scathing AI art backlash

By Natalie Fear published 12 December 24

"AI 'art' is oxymoronic".

Artisan billboard

'Anti-human' pro-AI billboards spark public outrage (but that's the point)

By Natalie Fear published 11 December 24

We’ve reached peak dystopia.

best AI productivity tools; various AI app logos on an orange background

The best AI productivity tools tested and ranked

By Tanya Combrinck last updated 28 November 24

I test and rank the best AI productivity tools that can help speed up tasks and saving you time to be more creative.

Technology

Laptop vs tablet; photos of a MacBook Air and an iPad Pro

Laptop vs tablet: which should you buy?

By Tom May last updated 13 December 24

The lines between laptops and tablets are beginning to blur. So if you can't afford both, how do you choose?

An image of someone handwriting on an iPad using an Apple Pencil and the Apple Smart Script function to refine handwriting on iPad

Handwriting on the iPad: how to use Apple Scribble and Smart Script

By Adam Banks last updated 12 December 24

Enter text using handwriting on the iPad.

Phones & Tablets

Xiaomi G Pro 27i

Xiaomi G Pro 27i review: it costs how much?

By Ian Evenden published 12 December 24

The Xiaomi G Pro 27i is a gaming monitor with a secret. Its mini-LED backlight makes it incredibly bright, and it’s well priced too.

Professional Development

Artist in residence, Erik Ly; a man sits in front of a Wacom drawing tablet

Inside the artist's studio: why the digital artist Erik Ly enjoys a maximalist aesthetic

By ImagineFX staff published 6 December 24

Inside the artist's studio; Video games illustrator Erik Ly's home studio is replete with trinkets, figures and artbooks

"Stay ever curious": a day in the life Eri Panasci

By Natalie Fear published 25 November 24

Jelly's executive producer discusses the importance of "allowing space for a bit of uncontrolled, unplanned creative weirdness."

Creative Careers

How to sketch and draw hands

By Kate Oleska, Brynn Metheney, Stan Prokopenko last updated 22 November 24

Hands can be difficult to draw correctly, so follow this guide to learn how to make light work of it, including a quick guide, a more in-depth tutorial and insight into hand anatomy.

Artistic Tips & Techniques

Creative Inspiration

Cricut Explore Air 2 deal

I've never been more tempted to buy a Cricut Explore Air 2 – now only £199

By Beth Nicholls published 11 December 24

This counts as a necessary wedding expense, right?

Digital Crafting

The wecreat vista laser cutter/engraver head, inside he machine.

Wecreat Vista review: Laser engraving with some clever new tricks up its sleeves

By Rob Redman published 10 December 24

A complete laser package, with options for every type of laser enthusiast.

Digital Crafting

First impressions; artist Marie-Alice Harel sits at a drawing desk

First Impressions: freelance illustrator Marie-Alice Harel loves "the freedom" her work offers

By ImagineFX staff published 9 December 24

First impressions; Marie-Alice on illustrating Peruvian folk tales, Howl's Moving Castle and Neil Gaiman stories

Creative Inspiration

More Creativity Unleashed

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film posters

These Sonic 3 parody Christmas movie posters are wonderfully silly

By Natalie Fear published 13 December 24

’These are giving me life’.

Switch game deals Best Buy sale

Looking for stocking fillers? These Nintendo Switch games are under $25

By Beth Nicholls last updated 12 December 24

Just in time for Christmas, bag these deals on popular Nintendo Switch games for the ultimate stocking filler.

AI used on Here VFX; scenes from a film set

How AI was used to create 'melty' VFX transitions in Here, the millennium spanning movie starring Tom Hanks

By James Clarke published 10 December 24

Martine Bertrand, Senior Researcher in AI at DNEG, shares how the epic effects were created.

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