Graphic Design

Yahoo billboard

Yahoo's tsunami billboard is all kinds of horrifying

By Daniel John published

It's recently reappeared on Reddit.

Print Design & Publishing

10 pro tips for logo design: The rules for creating a logo

By Nick Carson, David Airey last updated

Learn how to design a logo with these top tips for successful branding.

Logos & Icons
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Digital Art

Stanley 'Artgerm' Lau discuses AI; a digital illustration showcases a stylised female figure, reminiscent of a comic book superhero, likely Supergirl, with vibrant colours and a dynamic pose

"In the future, there will be fewer artists like me – real artists" says Stanley 'Artgerm' Lau as he reflects on the dangerous impact of AI on art

By Ian Dean published

The Marvel and DC Comics artist says what many quietly believe.

Digital Art
Build narrative using interiors tutorial; a girl in a messy room

How to use interior design to build narrative in digital art

By Magdalina Dianova published

Find out how illustrator Magdalina Dianova uses Blender to create a cosy setting that helps to express her character’s personality.

Digital Art
Stanley 'Artgerm' Lau; a vibrant, dynamic illustration showcases Spider-Gwen in a dynamic action pose amidst a cityscape, radiating a sense of energy and playful confidence

"Art is not easy. You have to suffer in joy" – Stanley 'Artgerm' Lau reflects on what it takes to succeed in comic art

By Ian Dean published

The DC and Marvel cover artist reveals why passion and perseverance is key to success.

Digital Art
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3D

Oliver Schümann ZBrush bizarre baby tutorial

Create a bizarre baby sculpture in ZBrush

By Oliver Schümann published

Character artist Oliver Schümann brings a creepy bust to life in ZBrush, plus Substance 3D Painter, RizomUV, KeyShot and Photoshop

3D

Unity 6 goes all-in on AI for future updates - and extends platform support

By Joe Foley published

Agentic AI tools aim to speed up game development.

Video Game Design
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Branding & Advertising

10 pro tips for logo design: The rules for creating a logo

By Nick Carson, David Airey last updated

Learn how to design a logo with these top tips for successful branding.

Logos & Icons
Hitachi rebrand

Hitachi means business with bold new visual identity

By Natalie Fear published

We’ve reached the ‘True One Hitachi’.

Branding
Jaguar logo

Rebrand vs refresh: Why brands should hold fire on launching a whole new identity

By Daniel John published

Branding
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Film & VFX

Get free beginners' guide to Da Vinci Resolve 19 from Blackmagic (our favourite free video editing software)

By Georgia Coggan published

Learn to use professional-level software with no cost? Sign me up.

Video Editing Software
Star Wars Skeleton Crew; a person wielding a vibrant blue lightsaber stands in a dark, tunnel-like setting

"Everyone thinks they know what a lightsaber looks like, but now I really know," teases the DNEG artist behind Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

By James Clarke published

There's a secret magic to creating the perfect lightsaber.

VFX

Why prop design is so important in Apple TV's Severance

By Joe Foley published

5 examples of how props brought the Lumon universe to life.

Movies & TV Shows
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Video Game Design & Gaming

Images from the making of Ubisoft Brazil Assassin's Creed Shadows advert

This hilarious Assassin’s Creed Shadows ad is giving me Power Rangers vibes

By Joe Foley published

The retro live-action vibe is genius.

Gaming
Assassins Creed Shadows review; a vibrant digital illustration portrays a dynamic confrontation between a samurai and a ninja, set against a dramatic red background

Assassin's Creed Shadows PS5 review: feudal Japan at its most beautiful

By Alan Wen published

Great care is given to depicting this Japanese open world, though its dual gameplay is more conflicting.

Gaming
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AI

Roblox says its new AI generator will go beyond 3D models to allow groundbreaking '4D creation'

By Joe Foley published

Cube 3D could be a game changer for game creation.

AI
A still from a planned AI sci-fi series

"We foresee the rise of a new kind of creator": Vidu AI and Aura Productions on their AI-generated sci-fi anime series

By Joe Foley published

Showrunner D.T. Carpenter and Vidu's Evan Liao tell us about the challenges and opportunities in making a 50-episode series with AI.

AI
Pokemon loaded dice

Google AI Overview gets Pokémon facts wrong, gamers are infuriated – and it points to a dangerous problem

By Georgia Coggan published

This may seem like no big deal but the consequences can be huge.

AI
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Technology

MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo

MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo review: portable but not powerful

By Paul Hatton published

The MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo is a lightweight Lunar Lake laptop that lacks performance.

Laptops
Best Buy Tech Fest Sale

Forget Amazon's Spring Sale, Best Buy's Tech Fest has amazing prices on tablets and phones

By Beth Nicholls published

I've picked out 5 deals that are genuinely good.

Phones & Tablets
Seagate Ultra Compact SSD

Seagate Ultra Compact SSD (STMX1000400) review: small on the outside, big on the inside

By Ian Evenden published

A pocket-sized SSD that can keep up with the bigger boys

Storage
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Professional Development

watercolour tools

A beginner's guide to watercolour tools

By Kelly McKernan last updated

Discover how to work with, not against, this surprising medium.

Artistic Tips & Techniques
Tina Touli headshot

"The 9 to 5 work routine was draining my creativity”: a day in the life of Tina Touli

By Natalie Fear published

The designer, artist and creative director discusses her work with the Pentawards and the value of celebrating small wins.

Creative Careers
Inside the artist's studio; an artist's workspace with easel, lights, tablet and computers

Inside the artist's studio: see the ever-evolving workspace of Mike Butkus

By Mike Butkus published

Plus: Why coastal comforts lured this artist to his California home.

Interviews
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Creative Inspiration

Savage GDC 2025 billboard ad is revenge for Google Stadia layoffs

By Joe Foley published

Revenge of the Savage Planet lays on the satire.

Advertising
Selection of Guinness ads throughout the ages

The best Guinness adverts of all time – from the toucan to a singing pint

By Tom May published

We look back on the ads that changed the industry forever.

Advertising

Ingenious Audi billboards soar above the chaos in EV branding

By Joe Foley published

Tesla and Jaguar could learn a thing.

Advertising
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More Creativity Unleashed

Images from the making of Ubisoft Brazil Assassin's Creed Shadows advert

This hilarious Assassin’s Creed Shadows ad is giving me Power Rangers vibes

By Joe Foley published

The retro live-action vibe is genius.

Gaming

Get free beginners' guide to Da Vinci Resolve 19 from Blackmagic (our favourite free video editing software)

By Georgia Coggan published

Learn to use professional-level software with no cost? Sign me up.

Video Editing Software
Star Wars Skeleton Crew; a person wielding a vibrant blue lightsaber stands in a dark, tunnel-like setting

"Everyone thinks they know what a lightsaber looks like, but now I really know," teases the DNEG artist behind Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

By James Clarke published

There's a secret magic to creating the perfect lightsaber.

VFX