Graphic Design

PS5

Badass logo alert: PlayStation launches new studio Dark Outlaw Games

By Natalie Fear published

It's headed up by COD legend Jason Blundell.

Logos & Icons
Logos of Arsenal, Crystal Palace and Newcastle United on a blue gradient background

The best UK football logos of all time

By Adam England last updated

Who’s topping the league of logos?

Logos & Icons
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Digital Art

Stanley 'Artgerm' Lau discuses AI; a digital illustration showcases a stylised female figure, reminiscent of a comic book superhero, likely Supergirl, with vibrant colours and a dynamic pose

"In the future, there will be fewer artists like me – real artists" says Stanley 'Artgerm' Lau as he reflects on the dangerous impact of AI on art

By Ian Dean published

The Marvel and DC Comics artist says what many quietly believe.

Digital Art
Build narrative using interiors tutorial; a girl in a messy room

How to use interior design to build narrative in digital art

By Magdalina Dianova published

Find out how illustrator Magdalina Dianova uses Blender to create a cosy setting that helps to express her character’s personality.

Digital Art
Stanley 'Artgerm' Lau; a vibrant, dynamic illustration showcases Spider-Gwen in a dynamic action pose amidst a cityscape, radiating a sense of energy and playful confidence

"Art is not easy. You have to suffer in joy" – Stanley 'Artgerm' Lau reflects on what it takes to succeed in comic art

By Ian Dean published

The DC and Marvel cover artist reveals why passion and perseverance is key to success.

Digital Art
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3D

GDC 2025: Lost Colony anime teaser shows ARK: Survival Ascended is the game that has everything

By Joe Foley published

Dinosaurs, aliens, robots... and now Michelle Yeoh?

Video Game Design
Bambu Lab H2D announcement

Just in: The next generation Bambu Lab H2D is arriving soon

By Beth Nicholls published

The top dog of 3D printers is launching a new machine to stir things up, and I can't wait

3D Printing
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Branding & Advertising

PS5

Badass logo alert: PlayStation launches new studio Dark Outlaw Games

By Natalie Fear published

It's headed up by COD legend Jason Blundell.

Logos & Icons
Logos of Arsenal, Crystal Palace and Newcastle United on a blue gradient background

The best UK football logos of all time

By Adam England last updated

Who’s topping the league of logos?

Logos & Icons
Bandai's new PlayStation logo figure

You can now own the PlayStation logo… sort of

By Natalie Fear published

Bandai drops the ultimate gift for gaming fans.

Logos & Icons
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Film & VFX

Why prop design is so important in Apple TV's Severance

By Joe Foley published

5 examples of how props brought the Lumon universe to life.

Movies & TV Shows
Whiskytree battle damage effects tutorial

Create gnarly battle damage for vehicles using a mix of Maya and Nuke

By J.P. Monroy published

Whiskytree’s CG supervisor J.P. Monroy reveals the studio’s process for generating realistic battle scars on fighter planes.

VFX
After Effects lightning tutorial

How to use Adobe After Effects to create a lightning effect the easy way

By Rob Redman published

Rob Redman shows how to create a classic VFX effect in under 15 minutes.

VFX
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Video Game Design & Gaming

Assassins Creed Shadows review; a vibrant digital illustration portrays a dynamic confrontation between a samurai and a ninja, set against a dramatic red background

Assassin's Creed Shadows PS5 review: feudal Japan at its most beautiful

By Alan Wen published

Great care is given to depicting this Japanese open world, though its dual gameplay is more conflicting.

Gaming
Horizon's Aloy getting ready to shoot an arrow

Horizon actress “worried” for the future of gaming after Sony's AI Aloy controversy

By Natalie Fear published

Ashly Burch shares concerns about “game performance as an art form.”

Gaming
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AI

GDC 2025: Roblox says its new AI generator will go beyond 3D models to allow groundbreaking '4D creation'

By Joe Foley published

Cube 3D could be a game changer for game creation.

AI
A still from a planned AI sci-fi series

"We foresee the rise of a new kind of creator": Vidu AI and Aura Productions on their AI-generated sci-fi anime series

By Joe Foley published

Showrunner D.T. Carpenter and Vidu's Evan Liao tell us about the challenges and opportunities in making a 50-episode series with AI.

AI
Pokemon loaded dice

Google AI gets Pokémon facts wrong, gamers are infuriated – and it points to a dangerous problem

By Georgia Coggan published

AI
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Technology

camera phone deals Best Buy

Huge Samsung, Google Pixel and Motorola deals at Best Buy right now – phones from $299.99

By Beth Nicholls published

There are some real bargains to be had here, especially for gamers and content creators.

Phones & Tablets
Innocn 49Q1R monitor

Innocn 49Q1R review: The mother of all curved monitors has just landed

By Paul Hatton published

This oversized monitor from Innocn is great for gamers, not so good for creatives

Monitors

Samsung Galaxy tablets get huge price cut in Best Buy's Tech Fest sale – save up to $300

By Georgia Coggan published

All S9 models have discounts of $100s.

Phones & Tablets
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Professional Development

watercolour tools

A beginner's guide to watercolour tools

By Kelly McKernan last updated

Discover how to work with, not against, this surprising medium.

Artistic Tips & Techniques
Tina Touli headshot

"The 9 to 5 work routine was draining my creativity”: a day in the life of Tina Touli

By Natalie Fear published

The designer, artist and creative director discusses her work with the Pentawards and the value of celebrating small wins.

Creative Careers
Inside the artist's studio; an artist's workspace with easel, lights, tablet and computers

Inside the artist's studio: see the ever-evolving workspace of Mike Butkus

By Mike Butkus published

Plus: Why coastal comforts lured this artist to his California home.

Interviews
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Creative Inspiration

Selection of Guinness ads throughout the ages

The best Guinness adverts of all time – from the toucan to a singing pint

By Tom May published

We look back on the ads that changed the industry forever.

Advertising

Ingenious Audi billboards soar above the chaos in EV branding

By Joe Foley published

Tesla and Jaguar could learn a thing.

Advertising
The best adverts

The definitive best adverts of all time list, as chosen by experts

By Tom May last updated

From the 1930s to the 2020s, these are the best ads of all time.

Advertising
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More Creativity Unleashed

Assassins Creed Shadows review; a vibrant digital illustration portrays a dynamic confrontation between a samurai and a ninja, set against a dramatic red background

Assassin's Creed Shadows PS5 review: feudal Japan at its most beautiful

By Alan Wen published

Great care is given to depicting this Japanese open world, though its dual gameplay is more conflicting.

Gaming

See exclusive art from a gorgeous new edition of iconic China Miéville novel

By Rosie Hilder published

The Folio Society's latest book, illustrated by Doug Bell, is a thing of beauty.

Books
Horizon's Aloy getting ready to shoot an arrow

Horizon actress “worried” for the future of gaming after Sony's AI Aloy controversy

By Natalie Fear published

Ashly Burch shares concerns about “game performance as an art form.”

Gaming