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David Hockney standing in front of his digital painting of a forest, projected onto the wallks of a gallery

Anyone who thinks the iPad isn't a serious art tool hasn't been paying attention

Tom May published 15 July 25

From royal commissions to gallery walls, digital painting is no longer just a quirky sideline; it's a valued artform in its own right.

First impressions, artist Simon Lee holds a model of a creature

'How my life shaped my sculpting': meet Simon Lee, the artist who turns experience into art

Tanya Combrinck published 14 July 25

The sculptor charts his journey and how it reflects in his work

Woman with hands in front of face

Everyone says this optical illusion is extremely NSFW – but I can't see it, even if I squint

Georgia Coggan last updated 14 July 25

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ON1 Photo Raw 2025

I've found a Lightroom alternative that's made me question the entire software subscription model

Ian Evenden published 14 July 25

ON1 Photo Raw 2025 is coming for Lightroom’s crown.

JM, ugly 3D models

How are these 3D characters so ugly yet so beautiful?

Ian Dean published 14 July 25

There's a reason we love ugly design.

Nintendo Switch 2 review; a person uses a game controller as a mouse on a table

Watch out! Nintendo is cracking down on using secondhand cartridges with the Switch 2

Beth Nicholls published 14 July 25

Nintendo is tackling piracy with a crackdown, but it's ever-so confusing – don't get caught out.

Smartphone overheating

Gah! No wonder my phone overheated yesterday – this expert says I did so much wrong

Georgia Coggan published 14 July 25

7 expert tips to ensure your phone doesn't glitch.

"Formulaic design is like bad comedy": a day in the life of Gianni Tozzi

Natalie Fear published 14 July 25

FutureBrand's global CCO discusses the importance of emotive design and the future of the creative industry.

David Hockney standing in front of his digital painting of a forest, projected onto the wallks of a gallery — Anyone who thinks the iPad isn't a serious art tool hasn't been paying attention From royal commissions to gallery walls, digital painting is no longer just a quirky sideline; it's a valued artform in its own right.

First impressions, artist Simon Lee holds a model of a creature — 'How my life shaped my sculpting': meet Simon Lee, the artist who turns experience into art The sculptor charts his journey and how it reflects in his work

Nintendo Switch 2 review; a person uses a game controller as a mouse on a table — Watch out! Nintendo is cracking down on using secondhand cartridges with the Switch 2 Nintendo is tackling piracy with a crackdown, but it's ever-so confusing – don't get caught out.

"Formulaic design is like bad comedy": a day in the life of Gianni Tozzi FutureBrand's global CCO discusses the importance of emotive design and the future of the creative industry.

Design

9 exercises to do before you start designing a logo

By Joe Foley published 14 July 25

Don't skip these tasks.

I'm dangerously obsessed with this Japanese graphic design book

By Rosie Hilder published 13 July 25

Take me to Japan, now!

Art

Marta Dahlig's tutorial on painting bright and airy interiors

Quick tips to bring interiors to life: how colour, light and texture can transform your digital art

By Marta Dahlig published 13 July 25

From flat to full of life – how this advice will make you a better artist.

Ozzy Osbourne's chimp artwork proves he's a master of self-promo

By Rosie Hilder published 13 July 25

And this time a chimp charity will benefit.

Artograph EZ tracer deal

Avoid the tariffs and save more with this made-in-America Prime Day deal

By Ian Dean published 11 July 25

Get the Artograph EZ Tracer Projector for less – this all-American deal is your Prime Day win.

3D

How I use comic book techniques to create striking black-and-white digital paintings

By Karl Simon published 14 July 25

Karl Simon visits Highgate Cemetery to show us the importance of contrast in black-and-white painting on a tablet.

Creality deals roundup

Creality has some mega deals on 3D printers and scanners extended this weekend

By Beth Nicholls published 12 July 25

There's up to $400 off flagship machines, but these deals won't hang about forever.

Branding & Advertising

9 exercises to do before you start designing a logo

By Joe Foley published 14 July 25

Don't skip these tasks.

The HBO Max rebrand just keeps getting messier

By Daniel John published 12 July 25

What's in a name?

Was this disastrous new logo designed for the wrong football team?

By Joe Foley published 11 July 25

Fans have forced a rethink of the design.

Video Game Design & Gaming

Prime Day is over – but these Nintendo Switch deals aren't!

By Georgia Coggan last updated 12 July 25

Find Switch 2 stock, or save $100 on the Switch OLED.

Take my Super Mario quiz and find out if you're a Super Star

By Georgia Coggan published 12 July 25

You think you know Mario?

AI

I've been a designer for 20 years – here's the kind of AI we actually want

By Guy Ailion published 13 July 25

Where AI is going wrong, and the tools designers actually need.

Freepik Ai video; a skeleton creature in an icy room

AI 'credit anxiety' is dead – Freepik's unlimited AI video tools are a game-changer for creators

By Ian Dean published 10 July 25

No caps, no tokens, no stress.

Jonny Ive is going to deliver another iPod moment – and OpenAI knows it

By Jim Misener published 5 July 25

He needs to put the 'human' into the tech.

Technology

A mockup of what a foldable iPhone may look like

Apple's first foldable could make the iPhone exciting again – but it needs this one feature

By Joe Foley published 13 July 25

It finally seems like the iPhone Fold it real – but it needs this feature

Phones & Tablets

Psst! Prime Day is over, but there's still time to save $250 on our new favourite portable SSD

By Joe Foley last updated 12 July 25

These two fast 4TB drives still have big discounts.

New patent suggests future Apple Pencil could draw on anything

By Rosie Hilder published 12 July 25

Even in the air!

Creative Inspiration

This optical illusion art will make you want to run away. Very fast.

By Georgia Coggan published 13 July 25

Don't say I didn't warn you.

Optical Illusions

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Inside the studio of anime artists Linnea Kataja and Bellamy Luna Brooks

By Tanya Combrinck published 12 July 25

The Japanese-based duo take us inside their shared home studio and explain how it all came together.

Creative Inspiration

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By Beth Nicholls last updated 11 July 25

There's even a deal on our top-reviewed picks.

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Prime Day is over – but these Nintendo Switch deals aren't!

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Take my Super Mario quiz and find out if you're a Super Star

By Georgia Coggan published 12 July 25

You think you know Mario?

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Which video game fictional company had the most evil logo design?

By Joe Foley published 12 July 25

Rated: the branding of the most villainous and wicked corporations imagined.

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