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A screenshot from a fan-made Star Wars animation

Viral fan animation puts recent Star Wars movies to shame

Joe Foley published 20 September 24

Disney, hire this guy now!

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The best monitors for graphic artists

Rob Dwiar last updated 20 September 24

These are the best monitors for graphic artists at different price points.

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The best accessible fonts

Polly Allen published 20 September 24

These fonts make it easier to communicate with your audience.

Brand Impact Awards 2024: shortlist announced

Nick Carson published 20 September 24

Our global judging panel has selected 56 projects from 34 different agencies for this year's BIA shortlist.

Figma's 'unapologetically jumbo' new identity draws inspiration from the playground

Daniel John published 20 September 24

It's one of the most delightful brand refreshes we've seen.

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How modern typography is designed

Jon Stapley published 20 September 24

We speak to the experts to find out how type is designed for brands and businesses in the modern day.

Job Clarendon typeface

Variable fonts explained: ultra-flexible type you can animate

Tanya Combrinck published 20 September 24

Variable fonts can make a world of difference to your designs by giving you precise control over width, weight and line spacing

Palworld; a yellow creature on a tank

Fans criticise Nintendo’s “predatory” Palworld lawsuit

Natalie Fear published 20 September 24

The game allegedly infringes multiple Pokémon patents.

A screenshot from a fan-made Star Wars animation — Viral fan animation puts recent Star Wars movies to shame Disney, hire this guy now!

Palworld; a yellow creature on a tank — Fans criticise Nintendo’s “predatory” Palworld lawsuit The game allegedly infringes multiple Pokémon patents.

Series of stylised squiggles containing type — The future of typography – the pros share their predictions Our experts discuss where typography is heading in the AI era.

Keanu Reeves as John Wick — Filmmakers attack Lionsgate plan to train AI video on back catalogue (and yes, that means John Wick) A deal to create Hollywood's first AI video generator hasn't been well received.

Graphic Design

Olympic Marketing 2.0: how brands are winning gold through unity, not just sponsorship

By Jenna Isken published 20 September 24

Unite or become irrelevant, says branding expert Jenna Isken.

An example of kinetic typography

The best kinetic typography: 43 must-see examples

By Aaron Kitney last updated 19 September 24

See fonts come to life in these amazing animations and videos.

Fonts & Typography

Optical illusions

27 must-see optical illusions that will blow your mind

By Georgia Coggan last updated 19 September 24

Our pick of the best optical illusions will leave you amazed and confused.

Digital Art

A screenshot from a demo of Unity 6 game engine

I'm blown away by the latest Unity 6 demo

By Joe Foley published 19 September 24

I could almost forget that this was made in a game engine.

A screenshot showing new tools in CorelDRAW

CorelDRAW upgrades mean its still a viable alternative to Adobe

By Joe Foley published 18 September 24

Updates include improved brush tools and an AI vector generator.

Digital Art Software

Ugee 16 review; photos of a person painting using a drawing tablet display

Ugee 16 review: a perfect beginner drawing display at a good price

By Ian Dean published 17 September 24

Ugee's latest budget drawing tablet gets so much right, but it's not perfect.

3D

A screenshot from EA Investors Day. Text reads 'AI Transformation'

EA's going all in on AI for video game design

By Joe Foley published 18 September 24

The developer says AI will make video games more nuanced and believable.

Video Game Design

Epic Games FAB for Unreal Engine 5

Creators can start uploading to Fab – the new marketplace for Unreal Engine and Unity

By Joe Foley published 17 September 24

Epic Games' new store will unify UE Marketplace, Sketchfab Store, Quixel, and ArtStation Marketplace.

Video Game Design

Reblika Software

New software allows lightning fast creation of digital characters for Unreal Engine 5

By Joe Foley published 17 September 24

And it's more flexible than MetaHuman.

Video Game Design

Branding & Advertising

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).

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.

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

Retro gaming consoles on a gradient background

People can't agree on which retro games console has the best design

By Joe Foley last updated 19 September 24

From the PC Engine SuperGrafx to the Atari 2600, everyone has their favourite.

Hands-on with Unreal Engine game Unknown 9; a woman walks through a street in a fantasy version of india

Hands-on with Unknown 9: Awakening - Unreal Engine injects life into Namco's ambitious transmedia gamble

By Ian Dean published 16 September 24

I was left wanting more (lucky there's a comic, podcast and novel too).

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.

AI

LTX Studio, an AI filmmaking platform; a circular space station

AI filmmaking is "making the creative process so much smoother," says the director of the new Jordan Rudess music video

By Paul Hatton published 19 September 24

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

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

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

By Joe Foley published 14 September 24

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

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?

Technology

Three of the best monitor with webcam options on a dark blue background

The best monitor with webcam

By Dan Grabham last updated 20 September 24

Enjoy hybrid working, with the best monitor with webcam.

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The best monitors for MacBook Pro

By Matt Bolton last updated 19 September 24

Choose a second screen from one of the best monitors for MacBook Pro.

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Acer Swift 3 review: student laptop aces the back-to-school test, has room for graphic improvement

By Erlingur Einarsson published 19 September 24

The Acer Swift 3 is a lightweight and affordable all-around laptop for students, but some compromises limit its scope.

Professional Development

How to paint vibrant creatures in Photoshop

By Bobby Chiu published 17 September 24

Creature designer Bobby Chiu explains how he develops a pen drawing into a fully painted fantasy creature that has its roots in reality.

Artistic Tips & Techniques

“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

Creative Inspiration

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?

The best Cricut accessories; a mix of crafting accessories on a pink background

The best Cricut accessories

By Ian Dean last updated 18 September 24

Find the best Cricut accessories to get the most from your machine.

Digital Crafting

A video of black and white optical illusion art

This mesmerising optical illusion art is messing with my brain

By Joe Foley published 16 September 24

But I can't stop exploring it.

Optical Illusions

More Creativity Unleashed

Retro gaming consoles on a gradient background

People can't agree on which retro games console has the best design

By Joe Foley last updated 19 September 24

From the PC Engine SuperGrafx to the Atari 2600, everyone has their favourite.

Hands-on with Unreal Engine game Unknown 9; a woman walks through a street in a fantasy version of india

Hands-on with Unknown 9: Awakening - Unreal Engine injects life into Namco's ambitious transmedia gamble

By Ian Dean published 16 September 24

I was left wanting more (lucky there's a comic, podcast and novel too).

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.

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