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An image of someone using Google Project Astra Gemini AI smart glasses

Gemini AI glasses could finally justify Google's obsession with eyewear

Joe Foley last updated 14 December 24

But will people wear an AI agent on their faces?

Six of the best logos of the 1980s on a purple and pink gradient background

The best logos of the 1980s

Tom May last updated 14 December 24

Iconic, bold, and timeless, these are the best 1980s logos.

image of Paula Scher in front of posters of her work

'I've never seen anything like this before': Paula Scher on the backlash to Pentagram's AI government website design

Daniel John published 14 December 24

The legendary designer reflects on the fallout over the Federal Government's new performance tracking site.

Gift guide digital artists

5 essential bits of kit for a digital artist this Christmas

Beth Nicholls published 14 December 24

From 2-in-1 laptops to a top-spec stylus, we've thought of everything.

Tavern house wine packaging

A design agency made its own wine – and it's as beautiful as you'd expect

Natalie Fear published 14 December 24

Tavern celebrates its second anniversary.

Optical illusion sculptures of birds and a fish

I didn't think these incredible optical illusion sculptures were real at first

Joe Foley published 14 December 24

These are mesmerising but also a bit disturbing.

Sophia Du artwork

2D art of the week: Sophia Du

ImagineFX staff published 14 December 24

2D art of the week; A closer look at the use of colour, light and good design to capture mood in an image

The Samsung Frame TV above a wooden book case.

Samsung Frame TV review: the original art TV is stunning as ever

Beren Neale published 14 December 24

With a clever matte display, rich colours and crisp image straight out the box, the Frame should win over most art lovers (who also want a cracking TV).

image of Paula Scher in front of posters of her work — 'I've never seen anything like this before': Paula Scher on the backlash to Pentagram's AI government website design The legendary designer reflects on the fallout over the Federal Government's new performance tracking site.

Gift guide digital artists — 5 essential bits of kit for a digital artist this Christmas From 2-in-1 laptops to a top-spec stylus, we've thought of everything.

An image of someone using Google Project Astra Gemini AI smart glasses — Google thinks it finally has smart glasses that are actually smart thanks to Gemini AI But do we want an AI agent on our faces?

Tavern house wine packaging — A design agency made it's own wine – and it's as beautiful as you'd expect Tavern celebrates its second anniversary.

Graphic Design

How to design a logo: 10 pro tips

By Nick Carson, David Airey last updated 12 December 24

Learn how to design a logo with these top tips for successful branding.

Tesla Cybercab

Elon Musk defends missing Tesla logo on new Cybercab and Cybertruck

By Daniel John published 11 December 24

It's like an iPhone without an Apple.

Digital Art

Daria Anako artwork

How to make magical illustrations using Procreate

By Daria ‘Anako’ Widermanska published 13 December 24

Daria Anako demonstrates her process for creating a whimsical piece of art with some spellbinding touches

An illustration of an owl beside some of the best Procreate brushes

35 of the best Procreate brushes

By Georgia Coggan last updated 11 December 24

Top Procreate brushes to enhance your illustrations.

Digital Art Software

Best 2D animation software; a mix of logos on a pink background

The best 2D animation software

By Ian Dean last updated 11 December 24

The best 2D animation software for beginners, hobbyists and professionals.

3D

SPINE mocap; animation from a video game

Creating the John Wick-inspired mocap for SPINE - and why just Unreal Engine 5 isn't always enough

By Ian Dean published 13 December 24

SPINE's Lead Animator, Evgeniy Khapugin, shares how the upcoming gun-fu game's mocap is being been created.

Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo revealed

Anycubic's new 3D printer is mammoth-sized and sets a new industry standard

By Beth Nicholls published 12 December 24

Make it big, make it brilliant is Anycubic's new slogan, and I'm very intrigued.

Branding & Advertising

How to design a logo: 10 pro tips

By Nick Carson, David Airey last updated 12 December 24

Learn how to design a logo with these top tips for successful branding.

Tesla Cybercab

Elon Musk defends missing Tesla logo on new Cybercab and Cybertruck

By Daniel John published 11 December 24

It's like an iPhone without an Apple.

"Communicating flavour is a delicate art": how to succeed in food and drink branding

By Mark Christou published 10 December 24

4 principles for how food and beverage brands can successfully market flavours before the first taste.

Film & VFX

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film posters

These Sonic 3 parody Christmas movie posters are wonderfully silly

By Natalie Fear published 13 December 24

’These are giving me life’.

AI used on Here VFX; scenes from a film set

How AI was used to create 'melty' VFX transitions in Here, the millennium spanning movie starring Tom Hanks

By James Clarke published 10 December 24

Martine Bertrand, Senior Researcher in AI at DNEG, shares how the epic effects were created.

Making the virtual sets of film Daddio; a taxi in a film studio

New York was recreated on a virtual set for the Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn movie Daddio, and nobody knew

By Lance Evans published 8 December 24

How VFX studio Disguise made Manhattan in a studio, using impressive virtual production tech.

Video Game Design & Gaming

The Cabin Factory review; a machine sits under a light in the ceiling

The Cabin Factory review: one frightfully good idea, masterfully done

By Lewis Packwood published 13 December 24

If only these haunted walls could talk.

Switch game deals Best Buy sale

Looking for stocking fillers? These Nintendo Switch games are under $25

By Beth Nicholls last updated 12 December 24

Just in time for Christmas, bag these deals on popular Nintendo Switch games for the ultimate stocking filler.

AI

Bring Me the Horizon's AI live show visuals

Bring Me the Horizon face scathing AI art backlash

By Natalie Fear published 12 December 24

"AI 'art' is oxymoronic".

Artisan billboard

'Anti-human' pro-AI billboards spark public outrage (but that's the point)

By Natalie Fear published 11 December 24

We’ve reached peak dystopia.

best AI productivity tools; various AI app logos on an orange background

The best AI productivity tools tested and ranked

By Tanya Combrinck last updated 28 November 24

I test and rank the best AI productivity tools that can help speed up tasks and saving you time to be more creative.

Technology

Android XR platform

Samsung teases first look at new mixed reality headset in partnership with Google

By Beth Nicholls published 13 December 24

The Android XR platform will support both VR headsets and AR smart glasses.

I've never wanted to upgrade my Apple Watch SE 2 but this record-low on the 10 has convinced me to just do it

By Georgia Coggan published 13 December 24

The extra features are well worth it for $329 – that's $70 off!

Laptop vs tablet; photos of a MacBook Air and an iPad Pro

Laptop vs tablet: which should you buy?

By Tom May last updated 13 December 24

The lines between laptops and tablets are beginning to blur. So if you can't afford both, how do you choose?

Professional Development

Artist in residence, Erik Ly; a man sits in front of a Wacom drawing tablet

Inside the artist's studio: why the digital artist Erik Ly enjoys a maximalist aesthetic

By ImagineFX staff published 6 December 24

Inside the artist's studio; Video games illustrator Erik Ly's home studio is replete with trinkets, figures and artbooks

"Stay ever curious": a day in the life Eri Panasci

By Natalie Fear published 25 November 24

Jelly's executive producer discusses the importance of "allowing space for a bit of uncontrolled, unplanned creative weirdness."

Creative Careers

How to sketch and draw hands

By Kate Oleska, Brynn Metheney, Stan Prokopenko last updated 22 November 24

Hands can be difficult to draw correctly, so follow this guide to learn how to make light work of it, including a quick guide, a more in-depth tutorial and insight into hand anatomy.

Artistic Tips & Techniques

Creative Inspiration

Cricut Explore Air 2 deal

I've never been more tempted to buy a Cricut Explore Air 2 – now only £199

By Beth Nicholls published 11 December 24

This counts as a necessary wedding expense, right?

Digital Crafting

The wecreat vista laser cutter/engraver head, inside he machine.

Wecreat Vista review: Laser engraving with some clever new tricks up its sleeves

By Rob Redman published 10 December 24

A complete laser package, with options for every type of laser enthusiast.

Digital Crafting

First impressions; artist Marie-Alice Harel sits at a drawing desk

First Impressions: freelance illustrator Marie-Alice Harel loves "the freedom" her work offers

By ImagineFX staff published 9 December 24

First impressions; Marie-Alice on illustrating Peruvian folk tales, Howl's Moving Castle and Neil Gaiman stories

Creative Inspiration

More Creativity Unleashed

The Cabin Factory review; a machine sits under a light in the ceiling

The Cabin Factory review: one frightfully good idea, masterfully done

By Lewis Packwood published 13 December 24

If only these haunted walls could talk.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film posters

These Sonic 3 parody Christmas movie posters are wonderfully silly

By Natalie Fear published 13 December 24

’These are giving me life’.

Switch game deals Best Buy sale

Looking for stocking fillers? These Nintendo Switch games are under $25

By Beth Nicholls last updated 12 December 24

Just in time for Christmas, bag these deals on popular Nintendo Switch games for the ultimate stocking filler.

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