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Nintendo Switches with text that says Nintendo Switch live deals

I've found record Nintendo Switch Prime Day deals already, including OLED at $288: LIVE

Georgia Coggan last updated 7 October 24

The Switch OLED hits its lowest price in US, plus deals on Switch Lite, Switch, games and accessories.

Apple Prime Day deals text with image of Apple products on a purple background

Prime Day Apple deals are flooding in: save up to $500 on a MacBook Pro!

Beren Neale last updated 7 October 24

We're tracking discounts on MacBooks, iPads, AirPods and Apple Pencils, as Prime Day 2 arrives.

Nintendo Switch OLED deal

Nintendo Switch OLED crashes to just $288 in standout Prime Day deal

Georgia Coggan last updated 7 October 24

This imported model is fully functional in the US.

Two MacBooks on a gradient background illustrating how to choose a MacBook

How to choose a MacBook

Joe Foley published 7 October 24

Everything to consider when choosing an iPad this Black Friday and Prime Day in October.

Prime Day Apple Pencil deals

Apple Pencil Pro gets major price cut for Prime Day

Georgia Coggan published 7 October 24

Now just $98 for the perfect stylus for creatives.

iPad 10 Prime day deal.

I've been looking at iPad Prime Day deals for hours – the best offers are on older iPads

Rosie Hilder published 7 October 24

The 9th and 10th generation iPads are discounted this Prime Day.

a Prime Day 3D printer deal

Forget Prime Day, our favourite 3D printer is cheaper direct from the manufacturer

Joe Foley published 7 October 24

I've been toying with this back-to-school deal on the Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo for a few days now, but with $120 / £150 off my heart is telling me to just buy it.

Prime Day PS5 game deals

These are the only Prime Day PS5 game deals I'd buy

Beth Nicholls last updated 7 October 24

These Prime Day Playstation 5 game deals are pretty epic and not to be missed.

collection of artwork on Cara — The rise of Cara: the anti-AI social media platform for artists We talk to founder Jingna Zhang about the portfolio and social app that’s dedicated to supporting the art community.

IKEA Thailand flood ads — Ikea’s poignant new ads are a powerful call to action The campaign helps flood victims in Thailand.

I really don't get the apparent new Google Shopping logo When will Google just leave its logo designs alone?

Prime Day Apple Pencil deals — Apple Pencil Pro gets major price cut for Prime Day Now just $98 for the perfect stylus for creatives.

Graphic Design

Benefit Cosmetics branding

Benefit's adorable makeup packaging is a retro feast for the eyes

By Natalie Fear published 7 October 24

The cosmetics brand bucks the minimalist trend.

Packaging Design

People are just noticing a clever Easter egg in this classic video game logo design

By Joe Foley published 7 October 24

But some fans think it was a missed opportunity.

Digital Art

Prime Day drawing tablet deals; drawing tablets

The best drawing tablet deals I've found this Prime Day so far – including Wacom, XPPen and Huion price-drops

By Ian Dean last updated 7 October 24

My favourite drawing tablet deals.

Microsoft Paint

Microsoft Paint is back from the dead, and we’re as surprised as you

By Natalie Fear published 4 October 24

New AI tools mean it might be time to give it a chance.

Digital Art Software

Shan Jiang and XPPen drawing tablet art; a leopard in armour

Illustrator Shan Jiang explains what he looks for in a drawing tablet

By Ian Dean last updated 2 October 24

He created the striking art for the new XPPen Artist Pro 19 (Gen 2).

3D

Redshift

Redshift 2025 review: an iterative update for the world’s first GPU renderer

By Paul Hatton published 7 October 24

Redshift 2025 is an iterative update for the world’s first GPU renderer

Screenshot from the 3D SpongeBob SquarePants-inspired Patrick Star Game for PS5

"SpongeBob's world is inherently funny": How Outright Games turned Bikini Bottom into an explorable 3D world for PS5

By Joe Foley published 6 October 24

From a spreadsheet of Easter eggs to a few creative liberties, the publisher speaks about The Patrick Star Game.

Video Game Design

Branding & Advertising

I don't know how to feel about that Burger King advert

By Rosie Hilder published 2 October 24

Fast food has never been so controversial.

Samsung Different ad

Samsung hijacks Apple’s iconic slogan in shady ad

By Natalie Fear published 19 September 24

Remember when Apple used to think different?

A billboard advert that looks all green but has a secret message that can only be seen by people who are colourblind

This ingenious billboard ad has a hidden message

By Joe Foley published 15 September 24

(But not everyone can see it).

Film & VFX

Robbie Williams as a CGI monkey in new biopic Better Man

Robbie Williams will be played by a CGI monkey in new biopic (and I have so many questions)

By Natalie Fear published 3 October 24

"I've always seen myself a little less... evolved”.

Rumours poster

The Rumours film poster is pure chaos (and I love it)

By Natalie Fear published 2 October 24

Give me more motion design.

28 Years Later Poster

28 Years Later being shot on iPhone makes perfect sense

By Natalie Fear published 21 September 24

Just ignore the minor ‘attachments’.

Video Game Design & Gaming

Nintendo Switch OLED deal

Nintendo Switch OLED gets a rare price cut

By Beth Nicholls published 4 October 24

A early deal for Prime Day in October saves you $50.

Best games consoles

The best games console: choose from performance, value, retro and more

By Ian Dean last updated 2 October 24

Our video games specialist helps you choose the best games console for you, whether that's for performance or value.

AI

A screenshot of AI video generated by Meta Movie Gen

I regret mocking Meta's AI video efforts – Movie Gen looks scarily impressive

By Joe Foley published 6 October 24

Meta could still be a big player in AI video.

An image of a Nvidia metahuman in Unreal Engine 5

New Nvidia ACE plugins for Unreal Engine 5 simplify the creation of AI digital humans

By Joe Foley published 5 October 24

There are new plugins for Autodesk Maya too.

An image of AI art for the Dataland AI art museum

The world's first AI art museum will be a big test for the technology

By Joe Foley published 29 September 24

Dataland wants to show that AI art can be ethical – and that people want to see it.

Technology

A creative using a HUAWEI MatePad tablet

HUAWEI unleashes innovative new portable creativity with the MatePad Pro 12.2-inch and MatePad 12 X tablets

By Sponsored published 7 October 24

With stunning new display tech, the latest HUAWEI tablets are designed for creatives on the go.

Phones & Tablets

Prime Day Samsung

6 Samsung Prime Day deals you don't want to miss

By Beth Nicholls last updated 7 October 24

These Amazon Prime Day October Samsung deals are not to be missed.

The Prime Day MacBook deals.

Amazon Prime Day is coming in October, but there are already record MacBook deals

By Beren Neale last updated 7 October 24

Some of these deals already beat the last Prime Day's best MacBook prices.

Professional Development

"Empathy is absolutely crucial for success": a day in the life of UX director Sam Drury

By Natalie Fear published 5 October 24

We caught up with Sam to discuss his work with UIC Digital and what the rise of AI means for the UX industry,

Creative Careers

4 ways to set yourself up for good designer-client relationships

By Patrick Llewellyn published 28 September 24

From how to frame feedback to avoiding scope creep, here's how to sidestep issues and work smarter from day one

Creative Careers

"Human touch remains irreplaceable in design”: a day in the life Nolan Cabeje

By Natalie Fear published 21 September 24

Ruca's co-founder and head of design discusses the rise of AI in the creative industries and the importance of prioritising experience over salary and status.

Creative Careers

Creative Inspiration

Art by Jo Tomsick/Nate Swetizer

Rising stars: graduates and hot new digital artists to watch in 2024

By ImagineFX staff published 6 October 24

We shine a spotlight on the superstars of the future and their work at top art schools.

Creative Inspiration

Louis Albert Necker optical illusion

This perplexing optical illusion transforms in the blink of an eye

By Natalie Fear published 4 October 24

My brain can’t pick a perspective.

Optical Illusions

23 number optical illusion

This simple number optical illusion is breaking my brain

By Natalie Fear published 3 October 24

I love a classic ambigram.

Optical Illusions

More Creativity Unleashed

Nintendo Switch OLED deal

Nintendo Switch OLED gets a rare price cut

By Beth Nicholls published 4 October 24

A early deal for Prime Day in October saves you $50.

Robbie Williams as a CGI monkey in new biopic Better Man

Robbie Williams will be played by a CGI monkey in new biopic (and I have so many questions)

By Natalie Fear published 3 October 24

"I've always seen myself a little less... evolved”.

Best games consoles

The best games console: choose from performance, value, retro and more

By Ian Dean last updated 2 October 24

Our video games specialist helps you choose the best games console for you, whether that's for performance or value.

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