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Best 3D modelling apps for iPad; logos on an orange background

The best 3D modelling apps for iPad

Rob Redman published 19 March 25

Our experts selects the best 3D modelling apps for iPad to sculpt on the move.

Umbro’s logo design dispute knows no end

Natalie Fear published 19 March 25

Rival brand Dream Pairs won’t give in.

Seagate Ultra Compact SSD

Seagate Ultra Compact SSD (STMX1000400) review: small on the outside, big on the inside

Ian Evenden published 19 March 25

A pocket-sized SSD that can keep up with the bigger boys

A billboard advert at GDC 2025 for Revenge of Savage Planet

Savage GDC 2025 billboard ad is revenge for Google Stadia layoffs

Joe Foley published 18 March 25

Revenge of the Savage Planet lays on the satire.

Best Camera phones on a blue background

The best camera phones: the top choices for content creators and quality photos

Beth Nicholls last updated 18 March 25

Discover the best camera phones money can buy, featuring models from Apple, Samsung, Google and more.

camera phone deals Best Buy

Huge Samsung, Google Pixel and Motorola deals at Best Buy right now – phones from $299.99

Beth Nicholls published 18 March 25

There are some real bargains to be had here, especially for gamers and content creators.

Assassins Creed Shadows review; a vibrant digital illustration portrays a dynamic confrontation between a samurai and a ninja, set against a dramatic red background

Assassin's Creed Shadows PS5 review: feudal Japan at its most beautiful

Alan Wen published 18 March 25

Great care is given to depicting this Japanese open world, though its dual gameplay is more conflicting.

watercolour tools

A beginner's guide to watercolour tools

Kelly McKernan last updated 18 March 25

Discover how to work with, not against, this surprising medium.

Umbro’s logo design dispute knows no end Rival brand Dream Pairs won’t give in.

Pop art by Keith Haring — Pop art: 13 artists every designer should know The most influential pop art artists challenged tradition by using imagery from popular culture.

An image from teaser animation for ARK: Survival Ascended expansion ARK: Lost Colony — GDC 2025: Lost Colony anime teaser shows ARK: Survival Ascended is the game that has everything Dinosaurs, aliens, robots... and now Michelle Yeoh?

Best Camera phones on a blue background — The best camera phones: the top choices for content creators and quality photos Discover the best camera phones money can buy, featuring models from Apple, Samsung, Google and more.

Graphic Design

PS5

Badass logo alert: PlayStation launches new studio Dark Outlaw Games

By Natalie Fear published 18 March 25

It's headed up by COD legend Jason Blundell.

Logos of Arsenal, Crystal Palace and Newcastle United on a blue gradient background

The best UK football logos of all time

By Adam England last updated 18 March 25

Who’s topping the league of logos?

Digital Art

Stanley 'Artgerm' Lau discuses AI; a digital illustration showcases a stylised female figure, reminiscent of a comic book superhero, likely Supergirl, with vibrant colours and a dynamic pose

"In the future, there will be fewer artists like me – real artists" says Stanley 'Artgerm' Lau as he reflects on the dangerous impact of AI on art

By Ian Dean published 16 March 25

The Marvel and DC Comics artist says what many quietly believe.

Build narrative using interiors tutorial; a girl in a messy room

How to use interior design to build narrative in digital art

By Magdalina Dianova published 16 March 25

Find out how illustrator Magdalina Dianova uses Blender to create a cosy setting that helps to express her character’s personality.

Stanley 'Artgerm' Lau; a vibrant, dynamic illustration showcases Spider-Gwen in a dynamic action pose amidst a cityscape, radiating a sense of energy and playful confidence

"Art is not easy. You have to suffer in joy" – Stanley 'Artgerm' Lau reflects on what it takes to succeed in comic art

By Ian Dean published 13 March 25

The DC and Marvel cover artist reveals why passion and perseverance is key to success.

3D

Bambu Lab H2D announcement

Just in: The next generation Bambu Lab H2D is arriving soon

By Beth Nicholls published 18 March 25

The top dog of 3D printers is launching a new machine to stir things up, and I can't wait

Maya 3D abstract strands tutorial

How to easily create complex and abstract animation using Maya

By Amid Rajabi published 18 March 25

Amid Rajabi teaches you how to create atmospheric robotic strands with Maya’s Bifrost plugin, with help from Arnold and Nuke.

Branding & Advertising

PS5

Badass logo alert: PlayStation launches new studio Dark Outlaw Games

By Natalie Fear published 18 March 25

It's headed up by COD legend Jason Blundell.

Logos of Arsenal, Crystal Palace and Newcastle United on a blue gradient background

The best UK football logos of all time

By Adam England last updated 18 March 25

Who’s topping the league of logos?

You can now own the PlayStation logo… sort of

By Natalie Fear published 18 March 25

Bandai drops the ultimate gift for gaming fans.

Film & VFX

Why prop design is so important in Apple TV's Severance

By Joe Foley published 16 March 25

5 examples of how props brought the Lumon universe to life.

Movies & TV Shows

Whiskytree battle damage effects tutorial

Create gnarly battle damage for vehicles using a mix of Maya and Nuke

By J.P. Monroy published 14 March 25

Whiskytree’s CG supervisor J.P. Monroy reveals the studio’s process for generating realistic battle scars on fighter planes.

After Effects lightning tutorial

How to use Adobe After Effects to create a lightning effect the easy way

By Rob Redman published 12 March 25

Rob Redman shows how to create a classic VFX effect in under 15 minutes.

Video Game Design & Gaming

Horizon's Aloy getting ready to shoot an arrow

Horizon actress “worried” for the future of gaming after Sony's AI Aloy controversy

By Natalie Fear published 17 March 25

Ashly Burch shares concerns about “game performance as an art form.”

Nvidia's AI characters are about to transform how we see video games

By Joe Foley published 13 March 25

Sims rival inZOI is coming this month.

AI

GDC 2025: Roblox says its new AI generator will go beyond 3D models to allow groundbreaking '4D creation'

By Joe Foley published 18 March 25

Cube 3D could be a game changer for game creation.

A still from a planned AI sci-fi series

"We foresee the rise of a new kind of creator": Vidu AI and Aura Productions on their AI-generated sci-fi anime series

By Joe Foley published 17 March 25

Showrunner D.T. Carpenter and Vidu's Evan Liao tell us about the challenges and opportunities in making a 50-episode series with AI.

Pokemon loaded dice

Google AI gets Pokémon facts wrong, gamers are infuriated – and it points to a dangerous problem

By Georgia Coggan published 15 March 25

Technology

Innocn 49Q1R monitor

Innocn 49Q1R review: The mother of all curved monitors has just landed

By Paul Hatton published 18 March 25

This oversized monitor from Innocn is great for gamers, not so good for creatives

Samsung Galaxy tablets get huge price cut in Best Buy's Tech Fest sale – save up to $300

By Georgia Coggan published 17 March 25

All S9 models have discounts of $100s.

Phones & Tablets

Ugreen Nexode Power Bank 25000mAh

I've had the UGREEN Nexode 25000mAh Power Bank for a month, and it shows why this brand is so trusted

By Paul Hatton published 17 March 25

Review With up to 140W charging and a TFT display, Ugreen has made one of the best power banks around.

Professional Development

"The 9 to 5 work routine was draining my creativity”: a day in the life of Tina Touli

By Natalie Fear published 17 March 25

The designer, artist and creative director discusses her work with the Pentawards and the value of celebrating small wins.

Creative Careers

Inside the artist's studio; an artist's workspace with easel, lights, tablet and computers

Inside the artist's studio: see the ever-evolving workspace of Mike Butkus

By Mike Butkus published 13 March 25

Plus: Why coastal comforts lured this artist to his California home.

A section of the cover of ImagineFX 251

Check out some masterful manga with issue 251 of ImagineFX

By Rob Redman published 12 March 25

See what’s inside the new edition of ImagineFX – on sale now!

Artistic Tips & Techniques

Creative Inspiration

Selection of Guinness ads throughout the ages

The best Guinness adverts of all time – from the toucan to a singing pint

By Tom May published 17 March 25

We look back on the ads that changed the industry forever.

Ingenious Audi billboards soar above the chaos in EV branding

By Joe Foley published 15 March 25

Tesla and Jaguar could learn a thing.

The best adverts

The definitive best adverts of all time list, as chosen by experts

By Tom May last updated 13 March 25

From the 1930s to the 2020s, these are the best ads of all time.

More Creativity Unleashed

See exclusive art from a gorgeous new edition of iconic China Miéville novel

By Rosie Hilder published 18 March 25

The Folio Society's latest book, illustrated by Doug Bell, is a thing of beauty.

Horizon's Aloy getting ready to shoot an arrow

Horizon actress “worried” for the future of gaming after Sony's AI Aloy controversy

By Natalie Fear published 17 March 25

Ashly Burch shares concerns about “game performance as an art form.”

Why prop design is so important in Apple TV's Severance

By Joe Foley published 16 March 25

5 examples of how props brought the Lumon universe to life.

Movies & TV Shows

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