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Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 prices

The best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 prices

Beth Nicholls published 26 July 24

Samsung's latest AI-powered flippy phone is here, and we've found the best Galaxy Z Flip 6 prices available right now

Gran Turismo 7 physics patch; cars

The new Gran Turismo 7 update is a car crash, but fans love it anyway

Ian Dean published 26 July 24

The latest update is causing chaos.

Three of the best computers for graphic design on an orange background

The best computer for graphic design

Adam Marshall last updated 26 July 24

If laptops aren't your thing, then we've rounded up the best computers and desktop PCs for graphic design work.

The logos of our top three picks for best Photoshop alternatives.

The best Photoshop alternatives

Georgia Coggan last updated 26 July 24

From Affinity to Procreate, discover the best Photoshop alternatives.

Making Hyper Light Breaker's worlds; a blue-haired character stands in a vibrant cel-shaded world

Crafting Hyper Light Breaker's watercolour-washed cel-shaded world

Ian Dean published 26 July 24

From pixels to polygons.

Hasbro Deadpool Head

The iconic Hasbro Deadpool Head is back!

Beth Nicholls published 26 July 24

The Merc with a mouth won't shut up, and now you can have a desk version for when you're feeling chatty.

Delightful new London Museum logo lands with a splat

Daniel John published 26 July 24

Museum logos are rarely this much fun.

Three of the best Olympics posters

The 15 best Olympic Games poster designs, from 1912 to Paris 2024

Joe Foley published 26 July 24

These Olympics posters from the past 100 years deserve gold medals for design.

Delightful new London Museum logo lands with a splat Museum logos are rarely this much fun.

Three of the best Olympics posters — The 15 best Olympic poster designs, from 1912 to Paris 2024 These Olympic posters from the past 100 years deserve gold medals for design.

Making Hyper Light Breaker's worlds; a blue-haired character stands in a vibrant cel-shaded world — Crafting Hyper Light Breaker's watercolour-washed cel-shaded world Heart Machine's Danny Moll reveals what it takes to make the leap from pixels to polygons.

Gran Turismo 7 physics patch; cars — The new Gran Turismo 7 update is a car crash, but fans love it anyway Happy accidents.

Graphic Design

The Olympic rings design

Wait, the Olympic rings weren't always the same colours?

By Joe Foley published 25 July 24

With Paris 2024 about to commence, we look back at the history of the Olympic rings design.

The new Mazda logo was long overdue

By Joe Foley published 25 July 24

The change of look follows the trend in car logo design.

Three of the best poster designs on a red background

The best poster designs: 56 inspiring examples

By Rosie Hilder last updated 24 July 24

The most eye-catching classic and modern poster designs.

Digital Art

Superhero art created by Adam Bird in collaboration with Adobe

I'm marvelling at this stunning superhero art

By Natalie Fear published 24 July 24

Adam Bird’s Skyline soars thanks to Adobe Firefly.

Character Design

DC new Batman design for Absolute Batman

I love the new exaggerated Batman character design

By Natalie Fear published 20 July 24

He’s back and bigger than ever.

Character Design

Hades II game art

"It's the perfect amount of creative challenge": How we made the Hades II artwork

By Chris Schilling published 20 July 24

Art lead Jen Zee discusses the process of delivering a contemporary twist on ancient Greek mythology and creating powerful female figures.

3D

GameMaker: everything you need to know about the ultimate 2D game engine

GameMaker: everything you need to know about the ultimate 2D game engine

By Paul Hatton published 25 July 24

Explaining the beginner-friendly 2D game engine.

Video Game Design

Screenshot from the animated film Max Beyond

How Max Beyond was made entirely in Unreal Engine

By Joe Foley published 22 July 24

Director HaZ Dulull reveals the motion capture techniques used in the indie CG anime film.

Unreal Engine tutorial

How to use Unreal Engine for compositing

By Lance Evans published 21 July 24

We test out whether Unreal’s much-vaunted new motion graphics tooling can match up against After Effects.

Branding & Advertising

Samsung's Fold Town campaign bus

Samsung’s 'folding' ad campaign is a nightmare for London tourists

By Natalie Fear published 25 July 24

Old Street station flips its identity.

Cadbury AI Ad tool

I'm the poster child of Cadbury’s classic ads thanks to this AI tool

By Natalie Fear published 25 July 24

I’m in my “Cadbury Era".

Silence, brand: Why McDonald's meme marketing is a flop

By Natalie Fear published 18 July 24

It’s coming across as disingenuous and desperate.

Film & VFX

Illustration from an Adobe After Effects tutorial

The best After Effects tutorials for motion design, animation, VFX and 3D

By Tom May last updated 20 July 24

Boost your skills with these Adobe After Effects tutorials, whether you're a beginner or pro.

Video Editing Software

Heinz x Deadpool & Wolverine

Deadpool & Wolverine x Heinz is the most bizarre collab I’ve ever seen

By Natalie Fear published 18 July 24

They go together like ketchup and mustard.

The best CG VFX of the Marvel Cinematic Universe; iron man walks in front of an explosion

The best CG VFX of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

By Trevor Hogg published 13 July 24

VFX pros choose their favourite MCU shots.

Video Game Design & Gaming

Stalker 2 delayed; unreal engine 5 game

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl gets delayed again, but when it looks this good I can wait

By Ian Dean published 25 July 24

New trailer revealed.

A screenshot of video game art featuring a ball of slime

This Fortnite artist quit to dedicate himself to making slime in Unreal Engine

By Joe Foley published 23 July 24

And it could be the most realistic slime gaming has seen.

The Star Named EOS review; illustrations of photos

The Star Named EOS review: beautifully illustrated picture perfect puzzling

By Ian Dean published 23 July 24

Every image tells a story.

AI

Elon Musk walking an AI fashion show

I can’t help but cringe at Elon Musk’s AI fashion show

By Natalie Fear published 23 July 24

Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and The Pope take to the catwalk.

A silver Plaud Note voice recorder on a wooden desk

Plaud Note review: superlight voice recorder puts AI to good use

By Erlingur Einarsson published 18 July 24

It's not perfect yet, but the ChatGPT-powered Plaud Note shows good promise.

Wacom Yuify in open beta; a lighthouse

Adobe could learn a thing or two from Wacom's approach to AI

By Jasper Spires published 15 July 24

Here's how not to alienate artists.

Technology

iPhone 15 Pro

Why a simple iPhone setting is delighting the dumbphone community

By Daniel John published 25 July 24

Assistive Access could cure your smartphone addiction.

Phones & Tablets

Dell laptop deal

One of Dell's best MacBook alternatives has a massive discount

By Joe Foley published 24 July 24

Save up to $550 on the latest Dell XPS 14.

An Infinix Note 40 Pro Plus smartphone on a green sofa

Infinix Note 40 Pro Plus review: Infinix outperforms its price range, again

By Erlingur Einarsson published 24 July 24

With slick design, a big, bright screen and an above-average camera, the Note 40 Pro is the latest Infinix to defy its budget price tag. Could use a little more oomph, though...

Phones & Tablets

Professional Development

Oil painting techniques

10 oil painting techniques to transform your artwork

By Jonathan Hardesty last updated 25 July 24

Give your art a boost with these essential oil painting techniques.

Artistic Tips & Techniques

ImagineFX's cover showing Hades II artwork

Discover magical game art with Hades II and more in ImagineFX issue 242

By Daniel Vincent published 25 July 24

See what’s inside the new edition of ImagineFX – on sale now!

Artistic Tips & Techniques

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Isometric drawing: a designer's guide

By Sorcha O'Higgins last updated 20 July 24

How to create a drawing using isometric projection.

Artistic Tips & Techniques

Creative Inspiration

Samsung's Fold Town campaign bus

Samsung’s 'folding' ad campaign is a nightmare for London tourists

By Natalie Fear published 25 July 24

Old Street station flips its identity.

Cadbury AI Ad tool

I'm the poster child of Cadbury’s classic ads thanks to this AI tool

By Natalie Fear published 25 July 24

I’m in my “Cadbury Era".

Best Prime Day laser cutter deals; white and orange laser cutters

I own these laser cutters, and now they're cheaper than ever on Amazon Prime Day

By Ian Dean last updated 19 July 24

My highly recommended laser cutter and engraver deals.

Digital Crafting

More Creativity Unleashed

Stalker 2 delayed; unreal engine 5 game

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl gets delayed again, but when it looks this good I can wait

By Ian Dean published 25 July 24

New trailer revealed.

A screenshot of video game art featuring a ball of slime

This Fortnite artist quit to dedicate himself to making slime in Unreal Engine

By Joe Foley published 23 July 24

And it could be the most realistic slime gaming has seen.

The Star Named EOS review; illustrations of photos

The Star Named EOS review: beautifully illustrated picture perfect puzzling

By Ian Dean published 23 July 24

Every image tells a story.

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