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Key art of the animated film Flow

One of year's best animated films was entirely made in Blender

Joe Foley published 15 September 24

Flow looks stunningly immersive.

PC build

How to build a power PC on a budget

Lance Evans published 15 September 24

Lance Evans scours the internet to take on the challenge of creating a custom 3D workstation at a reasonable price.

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

Joe Foley published 15 September 24

(But not everyone can see it).

Barbie X Kodak collab at IFA

This Barbie X Kodak collab is the cutest

Beth Nicholls published 15 September 24

Pink goes with everything, right? Especially instant cameras.

BBC Studios BBC Playback

BBC Playback is a nostalgic trip though TV's graphic design archives

Natalie Fear published 15 September 24

Explore the BBC's fascinating branding legacy.

Cascadeur

Cascadeur 2024.2 review: Automated tools that supercharge your character animation

Paul Hatton published 14 September 24

Character animation software that is stronger than ever thanks to its latest upgrade.

A composition displaying the title text 'Best Fonts for Posters' in a various array of colours and fonts, on a blue and yellow background.

The best fonts for posters

Mabel Wynne published 14 September 24

Our expertly crafted list of 15 unique typefaces delivers the most iconic fonts to use for your poster design.

Screenshots from GameGen-O, Tencent's AI game engine

Tencent's GameGen-O looks like the first step towards an AI game engine

Joe Foley published 14 September 24

And people can't believe how fast it's been made.

Key art of the animated film Flow — One of year's best animated films was entirely made in Blender Flow looks stunningly immersive.

PC build — How to build a power PC on a budget Lance Evans scours the internet to take on the challenge of creating a custom 3D workstation at a reasonable price.

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 (But not everyone can see it).

BBC Studios BBC Playback — BBC Playback is a nostalgic trip though TV's graphic design archives Explore the BBC's fascinating branding legacy.

Graphic Design

Typography Week

By Creative Bloq Staff published 13 September 24

Typography Week

Fonts & Typography

Greenpeace ad

Greenpeace shatters one of the most successful ad campaigns of the last 20 years

By Daniel John published 13 September 24

The charity takes aim at Dove's 'Real Beauty' campaign.

Instagram photos

How to download Instagram photos and Reels: a complete guide

By Joe Foley last updated 12 September 24

Everything you need to know about how to download Instagram photos, video and Reels.

Digital Art

A screenshot of a 3D animation made in Blender that was confused for being AI art

Blender artist has to prove their work isn't AI

By Joe Foley published 13 September 24

Has AI ruined an entire style of art?

Lucas Martinic demonstrates his award winning XR app

Ingenious XR colour app is an exciting glimpse into the future of digital art

By Natalie Fear published 11 September 24

Lucas Martinic’s setup plucks colours from objects in real time.

Eugenia Vi Photoshop tutorial

How to create mood in your illustrations using Photoshop

By Eugenia Vi published 8 September 24

Take your art to the next level with Eugenia Vi as she talks through vital techniques for setting a mood in your work.

3D

ZBrush for iPad, reasons why its perfect

4 ways ZBrush for iPad is perfect (and 1 way it isn't)

By Glen Southern published 14 September 24

Here's why Maxon's new app almost nails mobile 3D sculpting

Toybox 3D printer

ToyBox is the world's-first 3D printer that can make models with a single click

By Beth Nicholls published 13 September 24

I learnt all about ToyBox at IFA.

ZBrush for iPad: a Disney like model of a girl and dogs

Disney artist says ZBrush for iPad opens up a "a new world" for all artists

By Ian Dean published 13 September 24

“It’s "a friendlier gateway" to 3D modelling.

Branding & Advertising

LEON sign

LEON’s latest marketing ploy is making me cringe

By Natalie Fear published 9 September 24

We’re not falling for fake ‘leaks’ anymore.

Burger King ads

New ad proves Burger King’s beef with McDonald’s is getting stale

By Natalie Fear published 3 September 24

The new campaign just feels desperate.

Breast cancer awareness ads created by Ogilvy Bolivia

I love the simplicity of these powerful breast cancer awareness ads

By Natalie Fear published 31 August 24

This supermarket encourages you to #TouchYourBreasts.

Film & VFX

An image showing use of lighting in marketing visuals

Why lighting is the secret ingredient to marketing visuals

By Conrad Allan, Dmitriy Glazyrin published 12 September 24

How lighting is used in CGI marketing collateral, and how matte paintings really sell a piece.

A screenshot from a demo of ZibraVDB Unreal Engine plugin

Zibra AI's new Unreal Engine plug in brings real-time volumetric VFX for games and virtual studios

By Joe Foley published 12 September 24

ZibraVDB opens up new possibilities for realistic scene lighting.

AI Eminem live deepfake at the MTV Awards: Emimen performs alongside what looks like a young Slim Shady

Eminem's MTV Awards show featured the most convincing live deepfake we've seen

By Joe Foley published 12 September 24

No wonder this team won the Best VFX Award.

Video Game Design & Gaming

Hands-on Silent Hill 2 remake; moody images from a haunted American town

Hands-on with Silent Hill 2 Remake - I visited Konami in Tokyo to spend four hours playing its ambitious horror remake

By Jess Kinghorn published 14 September 24

Better than I could imagine.

Annapurna Interactive mass resignations; a cat

Fans react to the Annapurna Interactive implosion, and it's not pretty

By Ian Dean published 13 September 24

What remains of Annapurna?

NVIDIA Shield TV Pro deal

Save on the NVIDIA Shield TV Pro this week only

By Beth Nicholls published 11 September 24

Achieve AI-enhanced upscaled streaming for games and movies.

AI

An image of a dog generated by Apple AI Image Playground

People can't believe this is the first Apple AI image

By Joe Foley published 14 September 24

But could the approach of Image Playground make sense?

A screenshot from Yellow AI character generator

Yellow opens access to groundbreaking AI Character Generator for DAZ Studio

By Joe Foley published 13 September 24

The plug in aims to reduce the time and complexity involved in using AI characters.

Cybever

This new AI creates 3D worlds from simple sketches, making game development accessible to all

By Paul Hatton published 13 September 24

Cyebever is paving the way enables artists to 3D models from simple sketches

Technology

The three best office chairs for back pain relief.

The best office chairs for back pain we've tested and reviewed

By Beren Neale last updated 13 September 24

We've tried and tested the best ergonomic chairs and best office chair for back pain.

Someone uses an AI laptop

What's the future of AI laptops?

By Joe Foley published 13 September 24

How NPU-powered AI laptops will accelerate computing power for creatives, gamers and general users.

The Sihoo M18 office chair in a coridoor.

Sihoo M18 review: a budget chair that brings ergonomics and style to the party

By Beren Neale published 13 September 24

This is yet another decent entry in the lower-mid price range of ergonomic chairs (though it's not perfect).

Professional Development

“It starts with empathy: a day in the life of Julia Patrick

By Natalie Fear published 14 September 24

Borne’s design lead discusses the importance of creating work without ego.

Creative Careers

The VFX industry has a diversity issue – here’s what we need to do about it

By Natalie Fear published 4 September 24

UpliftUs founder Amy Mercer discusses the importance of community

Creative Careers

woman with red hair at a laptop

"Practise as much as possible": a day in the life of Becca Jones

By Rosie Hilder published 4 September 24

Midweight designer and illustrator explains how her hobby became her career.

Creative Careers

Creative Inspiration

Creativepool Annual 2024 winners

Edelman scoops two Grand Prix at the launch of the Creativepool Annual 2024

By Joe Foley published 11 September 24

It was a landmark year for creative excellence with 350 winners and a record-breaking number of gold awards.

Creative Inspiration

LEON sign

LEON’s latest marketing ploy is making me cringe

By Natalie Fear published 9 September 24

We’re not falling for fake ‘leaks’ anymore.

Best Infographics - An Infographic explaining what makes a good infographic.

30 of the best infographics

By Georgia Coggan last updated 5 September 24

The best infographics to inspire your own creations.

More Creativity Unleashed

Hands-on Silent Hill 2 remake; moody images from a haunted American town

Hands-on with Silent Hill 2 Remake - I visited Konami in Tokyo to spend four hours playing its ambitious horror remake

By Jess Kinghorn published 14 September 24

Better than I could imagine.

Annapurna Interactive mass resignations; a cat

Fans react to the Annapurna Interactive implosion, and it's not pretty

By Ian Dean published 13 September 24

What remains of Annapurna?

An image showing use of lighting in marketing visuals

Why lighting is the secret ingredient to marketing visuals

By Conrad Allan, Dmitriy Glazyrin published 12 September 24

How lighting is used in CGI marketing collateral, and how matte paintings really sell a piece.

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