Design

Logos for design software
The best Adobe Illustrator alternatives, for all budgets and skill levels

By Tom May last updated

They all offer clear benefits over Illustrator.

Graphic Design Software
Kim Kardashian's shocking advent calendar is the perfect metaphor for 2026

By Daniel John Published

All I want for Christmas is a refund.

Product 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

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
Apple logo
The Apple Logo: a history

By Joe Foley last updated

The first Apple logo was... not at all like Apple.

Logos & Icons
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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

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
The ergonomic chair that got a rare 5-star Creative Bloq review is 10% cheaper for Black Friday

By Joe Foley Published

With its ergonomic features, it's the best chair deal I can find right now.

Chairs & Desks
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Creative Inspiration

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
"More than an absence of colour": 4 artists reveal the keys to working in black and white

By Dominic Carter Published

The creative possibilities are endless if you know how to approach it.

Creative Inspiration
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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