Design

The best graphic design software, for pros, hobbyists and everyone in between

By Tom May last updated

We compare the best graphic design software, including both vector and raster editors.

Graphic Design
Old and new Takara Tomy logo
The toy company Tomy has a new logo, and people are baffled

By Joe Foley Published

The new design is all about play.

Branding
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Art

digital art showing an anime character
How I created this ninja puppet scene inspired by Naruto

By Guilherme Freitas Published

Guilherme Freitastalks us through his process for creating futuristic anime art

Digital Art
ArtStation logo and ArtStation No AI logo
Is ArtStation's new AI art policy good enough?

By Joe Foley Published

It's trying to strike a difficult balancing act.

Digital Art
Disney just dropped a magical festive film, and people can't stop crying

By Joe Foley Published

Spot the Toy Story and Frozen cameos.

Animation
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3D

Art from animated game Dispatch
Four video tracks and a doughnut shop – how Dispatch got its start

By Ian Dean Published

Before it was an animated smash, Dispatch was a live-action browser experiment with a hard technical limit and one very durable doughnut scene. AdHoc’s founders explain the pivot.

Video Game Design
3D art
This artist specialises in creating an epic sense of scale in 3D scenes

By Borisut Chamnan Published

Here's how he does it.

3D
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Branding & Advertising

Old and new Takara Tomy logo
The toy company Tomy has a new logo, and people are baffled

By Joe Foley Published

The new design is all about play.

Branding
This bank's vibrant new logo design ticks all the boxes

By Joe Foley Published

The Caixa's first rebrand in almost 30 years builds on the existing foundations.

Branding
This film festival logo proves originality isn't dead in graphic design

By Tom May Published

KIFF's redesigned logo feels fresh and alive.

Logos & Icons
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Video Game Design & Gaming

Hands holding a Nintendo Switch 2, on the screen is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Switch 2 gets a rare discount to $469, just in time to play The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

By Ian Dean Published

Deals on the console to play the year's biggest Nintendo game.

Gaming
Screens from the review of The Legend of Zelda The Ocarina of Time
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review: A sublime remake that enhances and enchants in equal measure

By Alan Wen Published

Nintendo's masterclass in faithfully rebuilding a masterpiece.

Gaming
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AI

Adobe MAX 2026 Sneaks
5 wild Adobe Sneaks that creatives need to know about

By Joe Foley Published

Adobe wants you to paint with AI, walk inside photos and talk to your character designs.

AI
Maxon aims to make 3D creation feel more natural with ZBrush and Cinema4D for the PROLED XDR MacBook and Apple Vision pro

By Joe Foley Published

Touch support and Spatial Preview will introduce new ways to create, sculpt and explore 3D work.

AI
Canva
Canva's mass layoffs are a warning sign for creative tech

By Joe Foley Published

Nobody's immune to the impact.

AI
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Technology

Different IEMs.
These are 13 of the best wired earphones – and they’re all on sale for early Black Friday

By Beren Neale Published

Linsoul’s IEM sale is truly impressive, and I've heard (and loved) 10 of the 13.

Headphones & Earbuds
Don’t go anywhere without these 8 essential creative travel gadgets

By Joe Foley Published

These affordable travel accessories could help you out of a fix.

Tech
A white mouse on a wooden table, the MX Master 4
Logitech MX Master 4 Special Edition review: Still the productivity mouse to beat, but should you upgrade?

By Ian Dean Published

Same brilliant mouse, now in grey-white and red, with haptics and a dial under your thumb.

Keyboards & Mice
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Creative Inspiration

Three of the best UV printers out there.
Print on wood, metal, glass and more, with the best UV printers

By Tom May Published

These machines offer new creative opportunities to designers, illustrators and crafters.

Digital Crafting
Cricut Black Friday deals are appearing, but is the Maker 4 still worth it?

By Joe Foley Published

The Cricut Maker 4 Creative Pro bundle has £245 off.

Digital Crafting
Optical illusion of the year
The optical illusion of the year proves that our eyes can deceive us

By Joe Foley Published

Platform 9¾ exists – sort of.

Optical Illusions
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More Creativity Unleashed

Hands holding a Nintendo Switch 2, on the screen is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Switch 2 gets a rare discount to $469, just in time to play The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

By Ian Dean Published

Deals on the console to play the year's biggest Nintendo game.

Gaming
Screens from the review of The Legend of Zelda The Ocarina of Time
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review: A sublime remake that enhances and enchants in equal measure

By Alan Wen Published

Nintendo's masterclass in faithfully rebuilding a masterpiece.

Gaming
GTA VI advertising
The cleverest GTA VI adverts don't even show the game

By Joe Foley Published

The game's parody brands have taken over Miami.

Gaming