Design

ASAP Rocky

ASAP Rocky just dumped this designer over leaked DMs

By Natalie Fear Published

But was it an overreaction?

Design
Newsweek Trump magazine cover

No Trump, your Newsweek magazine cover isn’t a compliment

By Natalie Fear Published

Ever heard of "The Rhodes Colossus”?

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Art

Disney logo, TikTok logo and Mickey Mouse looking shocked

The TikTokification of Disney+ makes me worry about the future of animation

By Joe Foley Last updated

“The best storytellers are fans first," Disney says after firing animators.

Animation
A drawing tablet on a wooden table

11 drawing tablet specs explained: what every artist needs to know

By Ian Dean Published

How to make sense of tablet terminology.

Digital Art
John Carpenter's graphic novel Cathedral

The creator of Halloween and The Thing is releasing a 132-page dystopian horror comic paired with a 14-track synth metal album that rocks like it's 1986

By Joe Foley Published

John Carpenter's first graphic novel was inspired by a dream and translates the gothic horror of Prince of Darkness into comic form.

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3D

Three women wearing nerdy, Victorian, and flapper outfits.

This indie game is turning dressmaking into the ultimate creative fantasy

By Alan Wen Published

How a dream of becoming a costume designer became Dressmaker, a cosy crafting game.

Video Game Design

How I create sprawling cyberpunk vistas using Cinema4D and Photoshop

By Darius Puia Published

Darius Puia reveals the inspiration and techniques he uses to create detailed dystopian environments the provoke a feeling of unease.

3D Art
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Branding & Advertising

Buc-ee's and Beaver's Mini Mart logos

No beaver logo is safe from Buc-ee’s legal wrath

By Natalie Fear Published

The brand has kick-started another design battle.

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Logos & Icons
Berlin Museum logo designs

Berlin Museum breaks the rules of branding with EIGHTY-ONE different logos

By Joe Foley Published

Design genius or a confusing cop out?

Logos & Icons

Did Coca-Cola need a redesign? Design experts weigh in on the new look

By Daniel John Published

Small tweaks can have a big impact on a brand identity.

Branding
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Video Game Design & Gaming

GTA 6

GTA VI is so big Netflix is treating its trailer like a Hollywood premiere

By Ian Dean Published

Why Rockstar's branding is about to make the film industry look small.

Gaming
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ – a purple gaming handheld with a large screen shows a handheld console displaying a red racing car

MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review: the handheld PC that finally makes sense to a console gamer

By Ian Dean Published

MSI’s latest handheld has finally made me understand the appeal of PC gaming on the go.

Gaming
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AI

Two-panel AI-generated image showing a green-haired woman and a man shopping for children's clothes on the left, and the same woman lying in a foam-packed "Galatea" box on the right, with a bulldog and a man looking on.

Everyone in this AI art row has a point, and that's what worries me

By Tom May Published

So who's right, exactly?

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AI
Front & back of the book 50 Greatest Designers on a wooden desk

What does the biggest AI copyright payout in history actually change for creatives?

By Tom May Published

$1.5 billion is a lot, but the small print is less reassuring.

AI
Reddit and Tinder logos on mobile phones and a text box that says 'we enhanced your photo'

From Tinder and Reddit to Amazon, unwanted AI images are freaking people out

By Joe Foley Published

Users complain of 'fake photos' being created without their consent.

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Technology

Three Focal headphones in various settings.

Inspired by watchmaking: We look at the unique design of Focal headphones

By Tom May Published

Honeycomb grilles, aluminium yokes and diamond-cut edges.

Headphones & Earbuds
Air purifiers

9 beautiful air purifiers that won’t ruin your home aesthetic

By Natalie Fear Published

Breathe easy with deals starting from $85.

Tech
The HiFiMan Edition XV and the Thieaudio Cypher headphones side-by-side.

Hifiman Edition XV vs Thieaudio Cypher: Which $400 audiophile headphone should you buy?

By Beren Neale Published

Versus If you're looking for open-back headphones with a warm sound profile, these are the two to beat.

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Creative Inspiration

CNC machines

Forget 3D printers, CNC machines could be the next big craze of 2027

By Beth Nicholls Published

There’s nothing like the sound of grinding metal as you wash the dishes.

Digital Crafting
The three best Cricut machines, in our opinion.

The best Cricut machines: The ultimate vinyl cutters for crafting

By Beth Nicholls, Ian Dean Last updated

The ultimate vinyl cutters for crafting

Digital Crafting
Nikki from Obsession

How Obsession used optical illusion makeup to create pure nightmare fuel

By Natalie Fear Published

Makeup artist Katie Oja reveals how a simple trick created Nikki’s terrifying look.

Optical Illusions
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More Creativity Unleashed

GTA 6

GTA VI is so big Netflix is treating its trailer like a Hollywood premiere

By Ian Dean Published

Why Rockstar's branding is about to make the film industry look small.

Gaming
Secretlab X Pokémon chairs

Secretlab expands luxury Pokémon chair Collection with 3 new arrivals

By Beth Nicholls Published

You can now get Bulbasaur, Charizard, and Blastoise Titan Evo Skins for only $99 each.

Entertainment
Eli Roth

"That’s not horror, that’s just giving up": critics slam Ice Cream Man after Eli Roth's AI confession

By Natalie Fear Published

Eli Roth has confirmed it was used in a "very small portion” of the film.

Movies & TV Shows