Design

Google's 'Design Fails' Easter egg just made my day

By Joe Foley Published

It's a tribute to the world's most maligned font.

Graphic Design
Apple logo
The Apple Logo: a history

By Joe Foley last updated

The first Apple logo was... not at all like Apple.

Logos & Icons
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Art

Some of the best-rated markers for art are reduced by up to 26% for Black Friday

By Joe Foley Published

Ohuhu's sets are a Creative Bloq favourite, suitable for both kids and pro artists.

Art Supplies
Colourful screens and behind-the-scenes art from Warner Bros. Pictures Animation The Hat in the Hat (2026) animated film
“If we loved him, we had a movie”: the directors who had to make the Cat in the Hat likeable

By Ian Dean Published

Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja on reinventing a book everyone thinks they know, and the one problem that could have sunk the whole film.

Animation
Three drawing tablets on coloured backgrounds
The best drawing tablets in 2026: fully tested for all kinds of digital artists and budgets

By Ian Dean last updated

Our expert reviewers compare the best drawing tablets, including pen tablets, pen displays and pen computers.

Digital Art
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3D

Nvidia DLSS 5 AI in Hogwarts Legacy is the opposite of what people expected

By Joe Foley last updated

Did the backlash make Nvidia nerf the AI tech?

3D
Illustration of a woman holding a tape player and cartoon creatures
Cassette Beasts 2002 is Pokemon in a Zone 6 suburb, with no Paddington and not a wizard in sight

By Alan Wen Published

A Brighton studio of Northerners, a 25-hour RPG and a free game engine. It’s set in 2002, so nobody has a smartphone.

Video Game Design
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Branding & Advertising

Apple logo
The Apple Logo: a history

By Joe Foley last updated

The first Apple logo was... not at all like Apple.

Logos & Icons
Dior Christmas advert 2026
Dior's Christmas ad is the opposite to Prada's classy animation

By Natalie Fear Published

An all star cast and leading director aren’t enough to distract eagle eyed critics.

Advertising
The Gillette logo on a gradient background
Gillette finally confirms its logo hides a hidden design

By Georgia Coggan Published

Instagram post reveals the razor-sharp hidden message.

Logos & Icons
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Video Game Design & Gaming

A black retro game handheld, the Evercade Nexus
Evercade Nexus review: Banjo-Kazooie and Doom make this retro handheld a must-have

By Ian Dean Published

It's a Rare thing.

Gaming
Zelda remake screens
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time reviews are in, and critics agree on one thing

By Ian Dean Published

Nintendo has worked its magic on a 28-year-old classic.

Gaming
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AI

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

By Joe Foley Published

Nobody's immune to the impact.

AI
Woman holding a phone with Spotify logo in background
The Spotify AI remixing controversy is about more than just music

By Joe Foley Published

Visual artists should also be concerned.

AI
A drawing of a crow becomes a 3D model in a Maxon AI video
Maxon teases another AI tool, and artists aren't happy, despite not knowing what it does yet

By Ian Dean Published

A potential new tool for Cinema 4D is raising more questions about the direction of creative software.

AI
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Technology

The Sihoo Doro C300 Pro.
This super-comfy higher-end budget ergonomic office chair has $90 off for Black Friday

By Joe Foley Published

The Doro C300 Pro V2 offers comfort, ergonomics and great arm rest adjustments.

Chairs & Desks
SAD lamps
These 4 SAD lamp deals will brighten up your winter

By Beren Neale Published

It's time to finally do something about my dingy home office.

Accessories
Three of the best 3D scanners on a dark blue background
Create models from real life objects with the best 3D scanners

By Beth Nicholls, Paul Hatton last updated

Create models from real life objects with best 3D scanners.

Gadgets
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Creative Inspiration

Horse optical illusion
This 'black' horse optical illusion is even more baffling than the colour changing dress

By Georgia Coggan Published

It's the second most confusing horse illusion I've ever seen.

Optical Illusions
Halloween crafts with Cricut
How to make these easy Halloween crafts with Cricut

By Beth Nicholls Published

Glow-in-the-dark vinyl might be my new favourite material

Digital Crafting
Radim Malinic's book Daring Forever
"Nobody has it figured out, and that’s the point": Radim Malinic on the power of creative risk

By Natalie Fear Published

The creative director makes the case for backing yourself in his new book, Daring Forever.

Creative Inspiration
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More Creativity Unleashed

A black retro game handheld, the Evercade Nexus
Evercade Nexus review: Banjo-Kazooie and Doom make this retro handheld a must-have

By Ian Dean Published

It's a Rare thing.

Gaming
Zelda remake screens
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time reviews are in, and critics agree on one thing

By Ian Dean Published

Nintendo has worked its magic on a 28-year-old classic.

Gaming
An Xbox game console inside an animatronic alligator
Xbox built a working Series X inside an alligator for GTA 6

By Ian Dean Published

The one-of-a-kind Xbox Series X-Bite is a custom animatronic gator with a real console in its belly.

Gaming