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A screenshot of a side-by-side comparison of OptiX and DLSS rendering of a cottage in Blender software

NVIDIA's RTX Spark showcase at IFA showed me a first-hand example of how DLSS is breaking out of the gaming sphere

Erlingur Einarsson Published 8 September 26

RTX Spark brings DLSS 4.5 into Blender's viewport: a win for creative flow (if we don't lose the plot).

Artwork for a boss battle scene in a video game

How I create epic boss battle scenes without the 'fake' 3D look

Thomas Bourdon Published 8 September 26

Thomas Bourdon reveals the importance of defining design early and the importance of subtle 2D touches.

Your AI-written brief might wreck your brand's chances of finding the right creatives

Joe Foley Published 8 September 26

Design agencies used to take a chance on interesting founders – AI-written briefs are ending that.

Superhero Atlas the Mighty from a 1964 comic and the hero in 3D in the new Atlas The Animated Movie

This YouTuber spent four years learning 3D animation to make a "terribly handmade movie" about a forgotten 1960s superhero

Joe Foley Published 8 September 26

Atlas: The Animated Movie was made in a basement studio on a tiny budget.

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Some people are worried Apple's folding iPhone design could present a brand new health risk

Daniel John Published 8 September 26

Move over, 'iPhone pinky'.

Labor Day drawing tablet deals

The best Labor Day drawing tablet deals include pen displays from just $149

Joe Foley Published 7 September 26

With up to 25% off, now's the time to take your art digital.

Labor Day Frame TV deals

Frame TVs have up to $1,000 off for Labor Day, and the deals end soon

Joe Foley Published 7 September 26

There's up to 50% off Frame TVs from Samsung, LG and more.

Beiluner fountain pen

This gorgeous fountain pen is nearly 50% off for Labor Day

Daniel John Published 7 September 26

It's one of the most popular pens on Amazon, and it's under $20 right now.

A screenshot of a side-by-side comparison of OptiX and DLSS rendering of a cottage in Blender software — NVIDIA's RTX Spark showcase at IFA showed me a first-hand example of how DLSS is breaking out of the gaming sphere RTX Spark brings DLSS 4.5 into Blender's viewport: a win for creative flow (if we don't lose the plot).

Artwork for a boss battle scene in a video game — How I create epic boss battle scenes without the 'fake' 3D look Thomas Bourdon reveals the importance of defining design early and the importance of subtle 2D touches.

Your AI-written brief might wreck your brand's chances of finding the right creatives Design agencies used to take a chance on interesting founders – AI-written briefs are ending that.

Superhero Atlas the Mighty from a 1964 comic and the hero in 3D in the new Atlas The Animated Movie — This YouTuber spent four years learning 3D animation to make a "terribly handmade movie" that gives a forgotten 1960s superhero another chance Atlas: The Animated Movie was made in a basement studio on a tiny budget.

Design

Maryland University tangled in unlikely logo dispute

By Natalie Fear Published 7 September 26

It’s a battle of the cursive fonts.

Elon Musk and the Twitter and X logos

How two tweets cost Elon Musk the Twitter logo

By Daniel John Published 7 September 26

He might have kept the Twitter name, but the bird has flown.

Art

The vibrant markers perfect for everyone from pro artists to children are reduced by up to 26% for Labor Day

By Georgia Coggan Published 7 September 26

Ohuhu's marker sets have become a favourite in our household.

A black drawing tablet

Huion's new Kamvas Pad 12 could fix the biggest problem with Android tablets for art

By Ian Dean Published 7 September 26

The new Android drawing tablet promises desktop drawing accuracy.

Animals from wildflowers? This unique illustration style shouldn't work, but it does - and here's why

By Tom May Published 6 September 26

Helen Ahpornsiri turns pressed plants into beautifully lifelike animals

3D

A soldier runs into a river in a video game based in the Vietnam war

How Unreal Engine 5 allowed Hell Let Loose: Vietnam to capture the density of the jungle with incredible fidelity

By Ian Dean Published 7 September 26

Expression Games' senior art director Ryan Playle-Howard reveals the challenges involved in bringing the first-person shooter's vast scale to life.

Video Game Design

Doom 3 BFG with real-time path tracing

Someone's making Doom 3 BFG edition with DLSS 5

By Joe Foley Published 6 September 26

Take a look at the work in progress.

Branding & Advertising

Maryland University tangled in unlikely logo dispute

By Natalie Fear Published 7 September 26

It’s a battle of the cursive fonts.

Elon Musk and the Twitter and X logos

How two tweets cost Elon Musk the Twitter logo

By Daniel John Published 7 September 26

He might have kept the Twitter name, but the bird has flown.

These cute cat ads don't seem to make sense – which is why they're genius

By Tom May Published 5 September 26

Cat food brand Smalls' campaign skips the clichés and leans into a strange, repeatable phrase.

Video Game Design & Gaming

As a longtime fan, I was disappointed with the Crazy Taxi: World Tour Gamescom demo

By Alan Wen Published 7 September 26

Some familiar hallmarks carry over in this open-world reboot, but it's just not as crazy.

Alien: Isolation 2 continues the original 1979 film's aesthetic but takes the horror outside

By Alan Wen Published 6 September 26

My Gamescom hands-on of the cult sci-fi horror sequel is familiar but with a twist that makes me think of another sci-fi franchise.

AI

Can NVIDIA and Adobe work together to get creatives to actually like AI?

By Erlingur Einarsson Published 7 September 26

RTX Spark introduces local AI agents in Photoshop, and creatives should be (cautiously) optimistic

I saw NVIDIA's new AI video tool: why RTX Spark’s half‑frame trick might actually matter... and why creatives are right to be wary

By Erlingur Einarsson Published 7 September 26

NVIDIA's RTX Spark showcase at IFA offered both tantalising promise and unanswered questions.

ChatGPT-6 Astra

OpenAI's controversial ChatGPT-6 Astra advert paints a sad vision of the future

By Joe Foley Published 6 September 26

Is this the future of creative work?

Technology

Marshall Middleton, JBL Charge 6 and Sony ULT Field 5

The best Labor Day speaker deals starting from $60

By Natalie Fear Published 7 September 26

Save up to 39% on big brands like Sony and JBL.

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Hand-picked Labor Day savings to upgrade your desktop for a fresh start

By Ian Dean Published 7 September 26

Deals on organisers, monitor stands, mechanical keyboards, desk lamps and charging docks.

Three of the best wired headphones.

The best-sounding wired headphones: Audiophile sets for people who love music

By Beren Neale Last updated 7 September 26

These are the best looking, best value cans for working from home.

Headphones & Earbuds

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Creality Labor Day Sale

Save up to 52% on creative tech from Creality this Labor Day

By Beth Nicholls Published 7 September 26

Find impressive discounts on 3D printers, scanners, and laser engravers.

Digital Crafting

Various Cricut cutting machine alternatives.

Beyond Cricut: the best Cricut alternatives for cutting machine creatives

By Beth Nicholls Last updated 4 September 26

Cricut is not the only option!

Digital Crafting

Backpacks

Match your backpack to your personality with 42% off top brands

By Natalie Fear Published 19 August 26

Get back-to-school ready with these hand-picked bags for every style.

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As a longtime fan, I was disappointed with the Crazy Taxi: World Tour Gamescom demo

By Alan Wen Published 7 September 26

Some familiar hallmarks carry over in this open-world reboot, but it's just not as crazy.

The Labor Day Apple deals are terrible this year, but these are the best around

By Joe Foley Published 6 September 26

From MacBooks to AirPods Pro, these Labor Day savings are better than nothing.

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Alien: Isolation 2 continues the original 1979 film's aesthetic but takes the horror outside

By Alan Wen Published 6 September 26

My Gamescom hands-on of the cult sci-fi horror sequel is familiar but with a twist that makes me think of another sci-fi franchise.

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