Design

Host Claudia Winkleman poses in front of a Scottish castle and stone fire pits, with two mysterious green-cloaked figures in the background.

The Traitors branding is murderously good. Design experts explain why

By Tom May published

The experts unpack what makes it so compelling.

Branding
Punkt MP02

I've think I've finally found the best dumbphone

By Daniel John last updated

The Punkt MP02 can stop you staring at your iPhone – and it looks beautiful doing it.

Product Design
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Art

A vibrant digital illustration within the Affinity Designer interface depicting a profile view of a person with dark skin adorned with glowing pink flowers and sparkling stars against a colourful gradient background.

Fed up of subscriptions? Here's the free software every digital artist needs

By Tom May published

As subscription costs spiral, these free tools are the antidote.

Digital Art
Digital art showing a natural landscape

This artist pushes colours and brushstrokes to the limit

By ImagineFX staff published

Ulysse Verhasselt depicts stylised landscapes inspired by nature and light.

Digital Art

How Tofusenshi kitted out her studio for streaming as well as digital and traditional art

By Petra ‘Tofusenshi’ Zemánková published

The multitasking artist found space for everything – even her partner.

Digital Art
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3D

Nintendo's design demand almost cancelled Mario & Sonic at the Olympics

By Georgia Coggan published

Former SEGA producer explains all.

Video Game Design
A man in a sci-fi mask

Romeo Is A Dead Man is a masterclass in visual excess, and it blew me away

By Steve Boxer published

Hands-on with Suda51’s new Unreal Engine 5 game, a whirlwind of clashing art styles.

Video Game Design
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Branding & Advertising

Host Claudia Winkleman poses in front of a Scottish castle and stone fire pits, with two mysterious green-cloaked figures in the background.

The Traitors branding is murderously good. Design experts explain why

By Tom May published

The experts unpack what makes it so compelling.

Branding
David protein bar ad featuring Julia Fox, with text that reads "Men disappoint. David satisfies."

Unpacking the "tired straight-male fantasy” of David protein bar ads

By Natalie Fear published

Spike Spondike dissects the Devour campaign.

Advertising
Testicular Cancer Foundation's campaign featuring a man making a large phallus out of snow

This raunchy ad is unexpectedly important

By Natalie Fear published

Have you checked your snowballs?

Advertising
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Video Game Design & Gaming

Nintendo switch games

These bestselling Nintendo Switch games are so cheap right now and I have no idea why

By Georgia Coggan published

Zelda, Mario, Sonic and more are up to 40% off!

Gaming
Illustrated watercolour art for the indie game MIO: Memories in Orbit

MIO: Memories In Orbit review: a painterly Metroidvania that rewards patience and curiosity

By Ian Dean published

Turns comic-book art into a playable world.

Gaming
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AI

Jessica Walsh sits in a bright yellow outfit in front of a black and white "FUTURE" poster with a city skyline visible through the windows behind her.

These are the new skills creatives are learning to save their jobs from AI

By Tom May published

What can we do to survive this new era?

AI
Two men are walking away from burning building with grins on their faces

The wildest AI art moments of the year

By Tom May published

2025 was the year AI stopped playing nice.

AI

AI can't replicate empathy, and that's why it won't win

By Muriel Schildknecht published

It should push us to be more human.

AI
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Technology

The Poco F8 Ultra is a flagship phone with great-sounding, striking-looking swagger, and a tempting price tag

By Erlingur Einarsson published

The greatest Poco ever, for sure. The best camera phone this year? Maybe.

Phones & Tablets
A black screen on MacBook

Black screen on a MacBook Pro? Here's how to fix it

By Joe Foley last updated

A step-by-step guide to fixing a black screen on MacBook Pro or an external monitor.

Laptops
The best power banks for all uses.

These are the best power banks we've tried and tested

By Beren Neale last updated

Discover the best power bank charger for iPhone and other devices.

Accessories
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Creative Inspiration

Two people with backpacks stand in an art gallery, viewing two large close-up paintings of cat eyes displayed on a gray cinderblock wall.

12 simple rituals to fix your creative focus in 2026

By Tom May published

The easy way to reclaim your attention.

Creative Inspiration
Cricut Maker 4 and Explore 4 series

Cricut's Explore 4 is $50 off and selling fast

By Beth Nicholls published

Get this latest-gen cutting machine for just $199.

Digital Crafting
Rotating snakes optical illusion

Even AI's mind is blown by this optical illusion

By Joe Foley published

And that could mean the rotating snakes illusion is finally explained.

Optical Illusions
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More Creativity Unleashed

Nintendo switch games

These bestselling Nintendo Switch games are so cheap right now and I have no idea why

By Georgia Coggan published

Zelda, Mario, Sonic and more are up to 40% off!

Gaming
Illustrated watercolour art for the indie game MIO: Memories in Orbit

MIO: Memories In Orbit review: a painterly Metroidvania that rewards patience and curiosity

By Ian Dean published

Turns comic-book art into a playable world.

Gaming
Justin Barnes headshot

"It’s the difference between fitting in and defining the space": 5 questions with Justin Barnes

By Natalie Fear published

VERSUS' executive creative director discusses the value of ownable originality.

Creative Careers