Design

2000s advert mascots

The best adverts of the 2000s

By Tom May last updated

Experts pick the best ads of the 2000s, and explain why they work.

Advertising
Adobe fonts logo against a jumbled collection of random letterforms

The best Adobe fonts to use in your design projects

By Garrick Webster last updated

Eye-catching, characterful and free for Adobe subscribers.

Fonts & Typography
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Art

DreamWorks' Forgotten Island could be a step change for Hollywood animation

By Joe Foley published

'90s nostalgia meets vibrant mythology and authentic cultural references.

Animation
Abigail Bixer at an iPad

How an iPad turned a pro ballet dancer into a digital artist with 1.6 million TikTok followers

By Georgia Coggan published

Abigail Bixler grew a new hobby into a thriving business.

Digital Art
Images from an animated advert for McDonald's KPop Demon Hunters meals

KPop Demon Hunters McDonald's ad isn't for all the fans

By Joe Foley published

The animation is dividing fans, and not only in the way intended.

Animation
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3D

The Day I Became A Bird, an indei game make in 3D with a hand-drawn style

This painterly indie game turns a children’s book into a playable illustration

By Alan Wen published

How Hyper Luminal recreated Guridi's hand-drawn magic into 3D for The Day I Became A Bird.

Video Game Design
GTA 6

How much would you actually pay for GTA 6?

By Joe Foley published

Fans are divided over the apparent 'price revelation'.

Video Game Design
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Branding & Advertising

2000s advert mascots

The best adverts of the 2000s

By Tom May last updated

Experts pick the best ads of the 2000s, and explain why they work.

Advertising
Adobe fonts logo against a jumbled collection of random letterforms

The best Adobe fonts to use in your design projects

By Garrick Webster last updated

Eye-catching, characterful and free for Adobe subscribers.

Fonts & Typography
Coca-cola logo

The Coca-Cola logo: a complete history

By Joe Foley last updated

Discover how the Coca-Cola logo has stood the test of time.

Logos & Icons
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Video Game Design & Gaming

Marvel characters in a group for a piece of art

Marvel MaXimum Collection review: the arcade hits shine, but one game surprised me

By Ian Dean published

Heroes, a couple of duds, and one hidden gem.

Gaming
Art of a girl leaping and firing a magic arrow

Kena: Bridge of Spirits (Switch 2) review: old-school Nintendo with Pixar polish

By Alan Wen published

The gorgeous visuals still do most of the heavy lifting in Ember Labs' Switch 2 debut.

Gaming
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AI

OpenAI Sora Disney images

What does OpenAI's Sora shutdown mean for the future of AI video?

By Joe Foley published

Disney's AI plans have hit another hurdle.

AI Art

England team's World Cup kit teaser accused of being AI slop

By Rosie Hilder published

Good luck to the IV Omree Lionss.

AI
A woman's face in a game is edited by AI

The DLSS 5 controversy explained: why does it feel so wrong?

By Ian Dean published

NVIDIA’s latest AI tech promises better visuals, but it could be doing more than enhancing art.

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AI
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Technology

An orange metal tape player

Why '80s cassette players are trending, and it's about more than nostalgia

By Ian Dean last updated

This is a rebellion against boring design.

Tech
Photograph of Sennheiser HDB 630 headphones

The Sennheiser HDB 630 propelled Bluetooth headphones into the future

By Jon Stapley published

With its top tier app, you can make this headphone sound however you want.

Headphones & Earbuds
Three of the best art printers.

The best art printers: Get your hands on your art and photography again with these premium and portable options

By Beren Neale last updated

The best art printers enable you to create beautiful prints of your artwork in your home or studio.

Printers
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Creative Inspiration

A Toocaa Nova laser cutter

This desktop laser might just be the easiest laser engraver to get started with

By Rob Redman published

Toocaa’s Nova is both budget and user friendly, perfect for those new to laser engraving.

Digital Crafting

Spring cleaning your studio? You need a label maker (with up to 48% off)

By Rosie Hilder published

Get organised with one of these discounted label printers.

Digital Crafting
xTool WonderPress

xTool just made a mini merchandise factory for your home

By Beth Nicholls published

The WonderPress is ideal for all your heat pressing, vacuum forming, and oven curing needs!

Digital Crafting
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More Creativity Unleashed

Marvel characters in a group for a piece of art

Marvel MaXimum Collection review: the arcade hits shine, but one game surprised me

By Ian Dean published

Heroes, a couple of duds, and one hidden gem.

Gaming
HBOs Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

The new Harry Potter TV series is bordering on the uncanny

By Natalie Fear published

Fans think it looks too perfect.

Movies & TV Shows
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Isometric drawing: a designer's guide

By Sorcha O'Higgins last updated

How to create a drawing using isometric projection.

Artistic Tips & Techniques