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New Adobe Creative Cloud updates will genuinely save you time

Georgia Coggan published 15 June 26

Photoshop, Lightroom, After Effects, Premiere Pro and Illustrator get editing upgrades.

Hollowbody review; a painting of a woman holding a glowing lamp

Hollowbody review: a haunting homage to PS1 horror that forgets why it evolved

Ian Dean published 15 June 26

An experiment in retro horror that can feel too authentic.

Optical illusions

25 mind-boggling optical illusions

Georgia Coggan last updated 15 June 26

Our pick of the best optical illusions of all time will leave you amazed and confused in equal measure.

Images from an AI transmedia project

How one creator is using AI to build an entire transmedia sci-fi universe

Ian Dean published 15 June 26

"Without AI, NUVAGAIA would still be a folder of notes," says David Triguero.

The World Cup forced this brand to hide its logo – then it backfired

Natalie Fear published 15 June 26

This is how to own the World Cup’s logo free rule

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 27: Federico Valverde of Uruguay on the ball during the international friendly match between England and Uruguay at Wembley Stadium on March 27, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Nigel French/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)

Of course Nike's AI-assisted World Cup kit design looks stupid

Daniel John published 15 June 26

"Computational design" is no match for tailoring.

KFC rebrand

KFC's The Colonel gets a subtle makeover in new rebrand

Rosie Hilder published 15 June 26

And the bucket looks different too.

BBC 3D World Cup; first person view of a World Cup Scotland goal

I tried the BBC's new 3D World Cup app, and football suddenly felt like a video game

Ian Dean published 15 June 26

The most ambitious piece of interactive design yet.

New Adobe Creative Cloud updates will genuinely save you time Photoshop, Lightroom, After Effects, Premiere Pro and Illustrator get editing upgrades.

Hollowbody review; a painting of a woman holding a glowing lamp — Hollowbody review: a haunting homage to PS1 horror that forgets why it evolved An experiment in retro horror that can feel too authentic.

The World Cup forced this brand to hide it's logo – then it backfired This is how to own the World Cup’s logo free rule

KFC rebrand — KFC's The Colonel gets a subtle makeover in new rebrand And the bucket looks different too.

Design

Photoshop disc

What do you mean Photoshop used to come on a disk?

By Natalie Fear published 14 June 26

Consider this my official apology to my colleagues for making them feel old.

Design Software

From Microsoft Mico to Apple's Little Finder Guy: why a cute brand mascot isn't enough

By Patrick Niall published 14 June 26

Designers should think about it like hiring a person.

Art

Concept art

This artist created a fantasy world inspired by traditional Thai culture

By ImagineFX staff published 15 June 26

Discover Choomcherd Virapat's Phaya Akat.

Digital art

This artist blends military aesthetics and retro tech to imagine fantastical mechs

By ImagineFX staff published 14 June 26

Check out the visual storytelling of Indonesian artist Aedel Fakhri.

Lucasfilm's art director explains how Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord was made to move and feel like a painting

By James Clarke published 13 June 26

Andre Kirk reveals visual development secrets from the Disney+ animated series, including how artists made this Maul their own.

3D

A women in an orange jumpsuit sits on a ledge in a stylised video game

How Fumito Ueda, Mirror’s Edge and Blame! influenced Motorslice's surreal industrial world

By Ian Dean last updated 15 June 26

How a two-person indie dev crafted a vast, interconnected world by hand.

Video Game Design

Scenes from a nature documentary made with CG

How Unreal Engine and Houdini power the VFX of Surviving Earth

By James Clarke published 12 June 26

Milk VFX visualised 450 million years of Earth’s lost worlds.

Branding & Advertising

New Minnesota Timberwolves logo is a howling success

By Natalie Fear published 12 June 26

Fans are loving the blend of heritage and modern design.

X marks the flop: new Pirate’s Booty logo sparks design mutiny

By Natalie Fear published 12 June 26

You know it’s bad when you get AI allegations.

famous people involved in Michel Ultra campaign

The creative trends defining World Cup advertising

By Graham McKenna published 11 June 26

Football legends, Hollywood stars, and fan culture are dominating early World Cup creative, but the smartest brands know celebrity alone won't be enough.

Video Game Design & Gaming

Retro racing game 4PGP, colourful low-poly game screens

4PGP review (PS5): a 90s-style arcade racer with a modern edge

By Ian Dean published 11 June 26

More than Sega nostalgia.

Switch 2 The Dusklords

I'm buying myself a Nintendo Switch 2 because of The Duskbloods

By Ian Dean published 9 June 26

It's not on sale, but after a year of waiting, I finally need one.

AI

Catacombs AI film, two men and a robot stand in front of a destroyed Paris

How a filmmaker turned a 10-year-old unmakeable movie idea into reality with AI

By Ian Dean published 9 June 26

How Catacombs was made using 3,229 AI generations, 242 hours, and one filmmaker.

Fight back against AI slop when designing products

By Markus Mayer published 7 June 26

Why the best AI products need a bit of friction.

Everything looks the same. Now what?

By Vanessa Porter published 6 June 26

With AI speeding up the blanding trend, where do we go from here?

Technology

Acer Swift Edge 14 AI

The best AI laptops: Future-proof your creative work with an onboard NPU

By Tom May last updated 15 June 26

They all offer power, display quality and portability.

Three in-ear monitors (IEMs) on a pink background.

HiFiGo just updated their best IEM summer sale with exclusive UK discounts

By Beren Neale last updated 15 June 26

These exclusive codes take 10% off already excellently-prices earphones on Amazon.

Headphones & Earbuds

Branch Aire

This chair is utterly beautiful – but it’s not for everyone

By Henry Winchester published 14 June 26

Fine lines, tight mesh, and innovative design match good looks with comfort... if you're the right height.

Creative Inspiration

Cricut Weddings

Cricut Weddings author reveals top DIY trends (and what to avoid)

By Beth Nicholls published 12 June 26

Nostalgia and playful maximalism are all in, shares wedding expert Chelsea Barton.

Digital Crafting

LaserPecker 5

One of the best portable laser engravers is $800 off right now

By Beth Nicholls published 10 June 26

Who needs Prime Day when this deal is already a perfect Father's Day gift?

Digital Crafting

Optical illusion of a warped block of flats

This reality-bending optical illusion will make you question everything

By Natalie Fear published 4 June 26

It’s a perfect take on the classic trompe-l’œil.

Optical Illusions

More Creativity Unleashed

'Show people you care if you want them to care about you': 5 questions with Anna Öhrling

By Natalie Fear published 13 June 26

Onward's CEO discusses sustainability with purpose and the strength to be found in embracing change.

Creative Careers

From Pixar to Google DeepMind – why this Inside Out 2 artist thinks AI is “fresh box of paint”

By Joe Foley last updated 12 June 26

Connie He thinks generative AI will allow more variety in animation.

Retro racing game 4PGP, colourful low-poly game screens

4PGP review (PS5): a 90s-style arcade racer with a modern edge

By Ian Dean published 11 June 26

More than Sega nostalgia.

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