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Wacom pen not working? Here’s how to fix it

Alison Barretta last updated 25 September 24

Is your Wacom pen not working right? Try these 5 quick fixes.

The best 3D pens; three 3D pens, two white and one black

The best 3D pens: model and design in 3D

Ian Dean last updated 25 September 24

Bring your creations to life with the best 3D pens.

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The best Apple Watch alternatives

Tom May last updated 25 September 24

Discover the best Apple Watch alternatives, at a range of prices.

Image from Legacy of Kain remaster

Aww, gamers are welling up over Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 and 2 remasters

Joe Foley published 25 September 24

Bless.

Ghost of Yotei; a female samurai

Thankfully, the internet is being (mostly) normal about Ghost of Yōtei's new female character design

Ian Dean published 25 September 24

Breaking with a bad tradition?

Womp 3D modelling practice

I never thought I could learn to 3D model in a week... but I was wrong

Beth Nicholls published 25 September 24

Making goopy models with Womp was super easy (and it's free).

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Instagram's new sonic identity is already upsetting users

Georgia Coggan published 25 September 24

But are their concerns justified?

Prime Day drawing tablet deals; drawing tablets

The 7 best drawing tablet deals I found ahead of Prime Day in October

Ian Dean last updated 25 September 24

My favourite drawing tablet deals.

Image from Legacy of Kain remaster — Aww, gamers are welling up over Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 remasters Bless.

Womp 3D modelling practice — I never thought I could learn to 3D model in a week... but I was wrong Making goopy models with Womp was super easy (and it's free).

A screenshot of a mini Tesla Cybertruck gaming PC with a Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card on the roof — I'm shocked at how well Tesla's Cybertruck design works as a mini gaming PC It's the perfect support for a Nvidia GPU.

someone paying with a phone and a Mastercard — Mastercard's new haptic logo is a stroke of branding genius – though it could be very annoying Do we really need this "multi-sensory" innovation?

Graphic Design

The best typography of the 2000s, chosen by experts

By Antonia Wilson published 24 September 24

Designers and industry pros channel Y2K in this nostalgic list of top type.

Fonts & Typography

14 of the best audio logos and why they work

By Tom May last updated 23 September 24

These iconic examples of sonic logos show us how it's done.

Digital Art

One of the best examples of projection mapping

18 entrancing projection mapping examples for inspiration

By Joe Foley last updated 24 September 24

Inspiring examples of how projection mapping can create dazzling experiences.

Screenshots of scenes from famous movies recreated as PS1 3D graphics

This artist uses Blender to recreate famous movie scenes in PS1-style 3D graphics

By Joe Foley published 23 September 24

From Rocky to Taxi Driver, I can't choose which I like best.

Disney x Marvel comic cover

The latest Marvel x Disney comic crossover looks like the wildest yet

By Joe Foley published 23 September 24

Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Donald shine as the Fantastic Four.

Character Design

3D

A screenshot showing the game engine Godot on Meta Quest

Godot engine Meta Quest port means we can now make games without a computer

By Joe Foley last updated 24 September 24

Developers can make native 2D, 3D and XR games without leaving their headset.

James Brady tutorial UE

How to create an asset for AAA games using ZBrush

By James Brady published 22 September 24

James Brady covers the production process of making a high-quality model ready for Unreal Engine.

Branding & Advertising

Samsung Different ad

Samsung hijacks Apple’s iconic slogan in shady ad

By Natalie Fear published 19 September 24

Remember when Apple used to think different?

A billboard advert that looks all green but has a secret message that can only be seen by people who are colourblind

This ingenious billboard ad has a hidden message

By Joe Foley published 15 September 24

(But not everyone can see it).

LEON sign

LEON’s latest marketing ploy is making me cringe

By Natalie Fear published 9 September 24

We’re not falling for fake ‘leaks’ anymore.

Film & VFX

28 Years Later Poster

28 Years Later being shot on iPhone makes perfect sense

By Natalie Fear published 21 September 24

Just ignore the minor ‘attachments’.

An image showing use of lighting in marketing visuals

Why lighting is the secret ingredient to marketing visuals

By Conrad Allan, Dmitriy Glazyrin published 12 September 24

How lighting is used in CGI marketing collateral, and how matte paintings really sell a piece.

A screenshot from a demo of ZibraVDB Unreal Engine plugin

Zibra AI's new Unreal Engine plug in brings real-time volumetric VFX for games and virtual studios

By Joe Foley published 12 September 24

ZibraVDB opens up new possibilities for realistic scene lighting.

Video Game Design & Gaming

PS5 Pro

PS5 Pro: everything you need to know about Sony's new console as preorders open this week

By Joe Foley last updated 22 September 24

All the PlayStation 5 details, from specs to price, release date and how to preorder.

Assassins Creed Shadows; two characters look over a bright landscape and castle

I spend time with Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and this is why I'm feeling optimistic for Ubisoft's new historical drama

By Lex Luddy published 21 September 24

Ubisoft's blockbuster is coming out of the shadows.

AI

An image of AI art created in Midjourney illustrating potential results of the best AI art tutorials

The best AI art tutorials: how to use AI image generators

By Joe Foley last updated 21 September 24

AI art tutorials for Firefly, Midjouney V6, DALL-E 3, Stable Diffusion and more.

Keanu Reeves as John Wick

John Wick maker's plan to train AI video gets a fierce response

By Joe Foley published 19 September 24

Lionsgate's plan to create Hollywood's first AI video generator hasn't been well received.

LTX Studio, an AI filmmaking platform; a circular space station

AI filmmaking is "making the creative process so much smoother," says the director of the new Jordan Rudess music video

By Paul Hatton published 19 September 24

Cyebever is paving the way enables artists to 3D models from simple sketches

Technology

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra first impressions

New leaks suggest the Samsung S25 Ultra could be a paradigm shift

By Beth Nicholls last updated 25 September 24

More of the same or a paradigm shift?

Phones & Tablets

Three of the best Prime Day iPad deals

I'm expecting big things for iPads this Amazon Big Deal Days: we'll cover all the iPad bargains in Amazon's Prime Day in October

By Beren Neale last updated 24 September 24

There are record low prices on almost every iPad for Prime Day 2024.

The Prime Day MacBook deals.

Amazon Prime Day is coming in October, but there are already record MacBook deals

By Beren Neale last updated 24 September 24

Some of these deals already beat the last Prime Day's best MacBook prices.

Professional Development

"Human touch remains irreplaceable in design”: a day in the life Nolan Cabeje

By Natalie Fear published 21 September 24

Ruca's co-founder and head of design discusses the rise of AI in the creative industries and the importance of prioritising experience over salary and status.

Creative Careers

How to paint vibrant creatures in Photoshop

By Bobby Chiu published 17 September 24

Creature designer Bobby Chiu explains how he develops a pen drawing into a fully painted fantasy creature that has its roots in reality.

Artistic Tips & Techniques

“It starts with empathy: a day in the life of Julia Patrick

By Natalie Fear published 14 September 24

Borne’s design lead discusses the importance of creating work without ego.

Creative Careers

Creative Inspiration

Samsung Different ad

Samsung hijacks Apple’s iconic slogan in shady ad

By Natalie Fear published 19 September 24

Remember when Apple used to think different?

The best Cricut accessories; a mix of crafting accessories on a pink background

The best Cricut accessories

By Ian Dean last updated 18 September 24

Find the best Cricut accessories to get the most from your machine.

Digital Crafting

A video of black and white optical illusion art

This mesmerising optical illusion art is messing with my brain

By Joe Foley published 16 September 24

But I can't stop exploring it.

Optical Illusions

More Creativity Unleashed

PS5 Pro

PS5 Pro: everything you need to know about Sony's new console as preorders open this week

By Joe Foley last updated 22 September 24

All the PlayStation 5 details, from specs to price, release date and how to preorder.

28 Years Later Poster

28 Years Later being shot on iPhone makes perfect sense

By Natalie Fear published 21 September 24

Just ignore the minor ‘attachments’.

Assassins Creed Shadows; two characters look over a bright landscape and castle

I spend time with Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and this is why I'm feeling optimistic for Ubisoft's new historical drama

By Lex Luddy published 21 September 24

Ubisoft's blockbuster is coming out of the shadows.

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