Design

GTA 6 ads
GTA 6 unleashes saucy ads on the streets of Miami

By Natalie Fear Published

Reality and fiction are starting to blur.

Advertising
Sunlife logo
Sunlife's new logo design is "optimised for a digital world", but does it take minimalism too far?

By Joe Foley Published

Maximalism fans, look away now.

Logos & Icons
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Art

Lego KPop Demon Hunters sculpture
This Lego designer's 37,000-brick KPop Demon Hunters sculpture is pretty epic

By Joe Foley Published

The making-of video is so satisfying to watch.

Animation
Every part of a fantasy world must follow its own clear rules and logic

By Oliver Chen Published

Discover the logical way to building fantasy with artist Oliver Chen.

Digital Art
Narnia book covers for The Magician's Nephew and the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Magical new Narnia cover art is a notch above the usual movie tie-ins

By Joe Foley Published

Vibrant designs feature illustrations by The Magician's Nephew's concept artist.

Illustration
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3D

Creality Sermoon P1S
The Creality Sermoon P1S is one of the most affordable hybrid scanners around, but don't throw your scanning spray away just yet

By Paul Hatton Published

Powerful, portable, and super versatile

3D
Screens from pixel art shooter
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2's lead artist reveals how they made pixel art feel authentically retro

By Ian Dean Last updated

Mark Chambers explains why the crisp retro pixels are not what they seem.

Video Game Design
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Branding & Advertising

GTA 6 ads
GTA 6 unleashes saucy ads on the streets of Miami

By Natalie Fear Published

Reality and fiction are starting to blur.

Advertising
Sunlife logo
Sunlife's new logo design is "optimised for a digital world", but does it take minimalism too far?

By Joe Foley Published

Maximalism fans, look away now.

Logos & Icons
Buck the sheep from Kiwibank
The Kiwibank sheep went viral for all the wrong reasons, and there's something every brand can learn from it

By Joe Foley Published

The controversy shows brands need to be prepared to give up some control.

Branding
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Video Game Design & Gaming

A woman sits on top of a dragon's head
Final Fantasy Resonance (Switch 2) review: modern-retro at its finest

By Ian Dean Published

An overt homage to Final Fantasy I-VI, but more than just a nostalgic exercise.

Gaming
Screens from a punk horror graphic design game
Stupid Never Dies review: the Spider-Verse visual blast can't hide the grind

By Ian Dean Published

The zombie-punk art riot looks the part, but can become repetitive.

Gaming
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AI

AI Harry Potter character redesigns
Someone turned Draco Malfoy into a girl with AI, and now I need to know what happens next

By Ian Dean Published

Harry Potter fan fiction has found a new playground, but I have awkward questions.

AI
Tralalero Tralala, an AI-generated shark standing on three legs in blue Nike trainers on a beach, and Tung Tung Tung Sahur, a wooden figure with human legs holding a bat
This weird legal case could change how we think of copyright forever

By Tom May Published

It could have profound effects on our creative work

AI Art
Mia Goth
A fake Mia Goth selfie fooled the internet, and AI slop is the least of it

By Natalie Fear Published

Has social media become a breeding ground for parasocial drama?

AI
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Technology

Three of the best computers for graphic design, with three different colour backgrounds.
The best computers for graphic design: for when a laptop just isn't enough

By Tom May Last updated

Get work done fast, with the best computer for graphic design.

Desktops
Apple Studio Display XDR
Tested: Apple's $3,000 Studio Display XDR is bright, beautiful – and almost perfect

By Ian Evenden Published

Is Apple's premium monitor worth its price tag for creative workflows?

Monitors
Logistics fiasco or clever marketing? Apple's iPhone Duo sellout might not be such a big blunder

By Joe Foley Published

Hype for the $1,999 foldable is now through the roof – but you might still be able to get one before January 2027.

Tech
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Creative Inspiration

A sticker maker on a wooden table, penguin stickers
Cricut StickerPix Print + Cut review: a playful, professional printer with a hidden cost

By Julie Dean Published

Cricut has made printing stickers and professional photos incredibly easy – now about those refills…

Digital Crafting
Two small craft cutting machines
Cricut Joy 2 vs Cricut Joy: which compact cutting machine should you buy?

By Julie Dean Published

Cricut's smallest machine has been redesigned, so we compare the Joy 2 with the original Joy to see which one deserves a spot on your desk.

Digital Crafting
xTool M2 Color Craft
xTool's fancy inkjet colour laser is 37% off for Prime Day

By Beth Nicholls Published

This laser cutter and engraver is 37% off, an absolute steal for crafters looking for a 2-in-1 tool. It can laser and inkjet print for colourful wood crafts.

Digital Crafting
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More Creativity Unleashed

A woman sits on top of a dragon's head
Final Fantasy Resonance (Switch 2) review: modern-retro at its finest

By Ian Dean Published

An overt homage to Final Fantasy I-VI, but more than just a nostalgic exercise.

Gaming
Pages from issue 272 of ImagineFX
Sketchbook special! Issue 272 of ImagineFX

By Rob Redman Published

Practical inspiration for your art projects

Artistic Tips & Techniques
Screens from a punk horror graphic design game
Stupid Never Dies review: the Spider-Verse visual blast can't hide the grind

By Ian Dean Published

The zombie-punk art riot looks the part, but can become repetitive.

Gaming