Design

Adobe Max logo at Adobe Max 2026
Adobe Firefly is now a creative studio, and it means AI is everything everywhere all at once

By Ian Dean Published

How much control you keep is the big question as Adobe goes all in on AI ahead of Adobe Max.

Design Software
There's something off about the new Harry Potter poster designs

By Daniel John Published

What did those poor kids do to offend HBO's graphic designers?

Graphic Design
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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
Three tablets on colour backgounds
Best cheap Android drawing tablets for artists on a budget

By Ian Dean last updated

My affordable picks include Wacom, Samsung, and XPPen.

Digital Art
Digital art in process
10 must-try techniques for creating environment art that drives visual storytelling

By Joris Halgand Published

An effective environment is about much more than spectacular landscape.

Digital Art
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3D

The best multicolour 3D printer for beginners is at a record low price for Black Friday

By Joe Foley Published

The Anycubic Kobra X is now just $299.99.

3D Printing
Stylised sticker like 2D pixel art designed for video game Castlebound
Castlebound devs explain a unique Unity technique behind its Paper Mario-like visuals

By Alan Wen Published

Ogre Pixel director Steve Durán explains how the studio’s storybook co-op platformer gets its depth from Unity settings rather than 3D models.

Video Game Design
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Branding & Advertising

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
The volleyball World Cup logo looks... wrong

By Tom May Published

(But I’m hoping it’ll grow on me.)

Logos & Icons
still from e.l.f. Christmas ad
e.l.f.’s stop-motion Christmas ad is a win for human creativity

By Natalie Fear Published

Apartment D Films’ Cami Kwan discusses the intricate process behind the handcrafted film.

Advertising
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Video Game Design & 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
GTA VI billboard adverts including one that has been tagged by a graffiti artist
The "ruined" GTA VI advert controversy is pretty ironic

By Joe Foley Published

An insult or tribute to the most-anticipated video game in history?

Gaming
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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
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
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Technology

iPad Battery Stats using Battery Stats shortcut, which shows iPad battery life
How to check your iPad's battery health

By Ben Brady last updated

Is your iPad slowing down? Learn how to check iPad battery health before upgrading.

Phones & Tablets
These wild new wireless earphones adapt to how you personally hear music

By Joe Foley Published

Noble Audio's Astrid have a triple-driver system and sleek looks .

Headphones & Earbuds
Adobe logo and Mickey Mouse to symbolise the Adobe Disney collaboration
Disney's AI deal with Adobe is raising eyebrows

By Joe Foley Published

But could it be the best solution for both companies?

Tech
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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

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
The Drama title card
2026 is the year of the majestic movie title card

By Natalie Fear Published

6 standout designs that ruled the cinema screen this year.

Movies & TV Shows
GTA VI billboard adverts including one that has been tagged by a graffiti artist
The "ruined" GTA VI advert controversy is pretty ironic

By Joe Foley Published

An insult or tribute to the most-anticipated video game in history?

Gaming