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- September 30
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- The newest, most powerful iPad Pro gets massive price cut
- Artist Giusy Amoroso discovers the XPPen Artist Ultra 16 to be the perfect companion for her innovative digital art
- Unbelievably, the new XPPen Artist Ultra 16 4K OLED already has $90 off
- Adobe's new Premiere Mobile app will have you purring into your iPhone
- Amazon Prime Day
- Tilly Norwood is an AI actress, and we're all now living in a Black Mirror hellscape
- How the MCM Comic Con Scholarship is empowering new creators
- Palmetto just sent boring eco energy branding to its grave
- Taylor Swift’s Easter Eggs are a masterclass in creative mischief – and they're heating up
- Tired of soulless tech branding? Try OpenAI's new ads
- The number 1 rule when shopping for 3D printers this Prime Day
- September 29
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- Prime Day is already awash with incredible coffee maker deals
- Adidas' new logo has a secret design
- I’ve been testing the CMF Headphone Pro, and they feel like The Jetsons meets Jet Set Radio
- Prime Day Nintendo Switch game crash – get up to 50% off Mario, Sonic, Zelda and more
- The older I get, the more I realise designing for seniors is better for young people too
- September 28
- September 27
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- This '3D' optical illusion is the most divisive I've ever seen
- My go-to Samsung flash drive has 39% off in early Prime Day price slash
- Here's what '90s Napster can teach creatives about AI today
- I love robots, but this one is so weird
- Why Nvidia's Blueprint might be the best tool you'll use for 3D modelling
- How the the magic of fairy tales inspired this children's book illustrator
- Playable World Cup 2026 mascots are a winning innovation
- What I learned from world-leading jewellery designers in Rome
- September 26
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- Can you REALLY hear the difference between commercial and audiophile headphones?
- Did we really need yet ANOTHER Taylor Swift album cover?
- D5 Render review: a beginner-friendly real-time renderer that surprised me
- Why this indie dev built its own game engine to push pixel art further
- I tried the XPPen Artist Ultra 16 – a 4K OLED drawing tablet that feels next-level
- September 25
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- Create an 'AAA realistic' mountain cabin for free with these Unreal Engine 5 assets
- Firefly Boards is fast becoming Adobe's most interesting app
- Why Chronoscript's raw, hand-drawn art style is an inspiration
- Umm...you can get a laser engraver for just $279 right now
- This Anker Nano power bank is 'cool' in almost every way
- Suzuki's new logo is a modern triumph
- Nvidia's powerful AI facial animation tool is now available for all
- There are only 6 laptops that I'd recommend to creatives right now
- September 24
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- PowerA controller stock clear out – up to 46% off Mario, Fortnite and more
- This iconic Marshall speaker has changed how I listen to music
- Dizzying iOS 26 optical illusion leaves iPhone users feeling 'drunk'
- Are Christmas ads doomed this year?
- Why Spotify hired a dedicated typographer
- Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 for Nintendo Switch are already causing controversy
- “It took over 37 years to discover my own art style”: artist Tamara Nederkoorn on forging her own path
- Brilliant Audi poster has me looking at cars in a whole new way
- Dotty optical illusion sparks delightfully nerdy debate on colour
- September 23
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- Worried about those pesky iPhone 17 scratches? These beautiful cases will save you
- I've rounded up the best filament dryers for maximum quality when 3D printing
- MSI attempts to combine creativity and AI, and I was pleasantly surprised by the results
- How to draw like a 19th century master
- Download resources for ImagineFX 258
- DOOM even runs in this free 3D modelling software
- Mercedes-Benz just proved print ads aren't dead
- 10 everyday objects that look nothing like you'd expect
- Someone spent 10 years recreating Melbourne in Minecraft
- September 22
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- Claude’s new ad is a refreshing take on AI branding
- 5 common mistakes made by creative freelancers juggling incomes, by a tax expert
- iPhone 17 'scratch gate' is real – and it's worse than I thought
- Sharpen your anatomy with issue 258 of ImagineFX
- Is Tesla finally getting a 'handle' on its design fails?
- September 21
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- Create an art studio you want to come back to, not just one that looks good for Instagram
- Tech check: Have you got this essential Switch 2 accessory?
- Autodesk is pitching a creative future with less noise, more Flow
- I’m hypnotised by this beautiful optical illusion vinyl
- The Louvre's much-loved Nintendo 3DS guides receive a touching farewell
- From 2D to 3D: Why graphic design is the secret weapon for interiors
- September 20
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- Marvel and DC's new character has won the hearts of fans
- "Some UK brands are definitely tired," Koto's James Greenfield on the state of branding today
- How to sell your art – six successful artists share their tips
- Hardly anybody spotted this clever iPhone 17 Pro typography Easter egg
- This MacBook Pro deal is making me re-think my MacBook Air purchase
- Hand vs machine: What’s the future of print design in fashion?
- September 19
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- This indie game looks like a massacre at a Mondrian exhibition, and I love it
- This VR slime-sculpting game looks so satisfying
- Foo Fighters embrace AI in wonderfully silly video
- Fortnite's controversial new in-game marketplace divides players
- "It doesn't work": Would Steve Jobs hate Apple's new MacBook design?
- September 18
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- These pro headphones have been best-sellers since 2003... and I'm utterly hooked
- What I learned about Autodesk in 2025, from my 'cosy' chat with its CEO
- QUIZ: Think you know your gaming heroes? Name them all from Mario to Lara Croft
- Adobe Creative Cloud has changed forever with world-first Luma AI Ray3 integration
- My comfy gaming room recliner is $120 off right now
- I tested the new Nothing Ear (3) to Nashville and back, and won't travel anywhere with anything else
- Law firm sues Disney over Steamboat Willie ad
- Gen Z’s obsession with quirky mirrors is a trend worth following
- How to create a spellbinding magic portal effect in Photoshop
- Spot the difference: Law firm accused of copying Serena Williams’ logo
- September 17
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- Flow Studio is the AI filmmaking tool built by filmmakers, for filmmakers
- I'm going to waste hours, if not days, playing Pokopia – and that's fine with me
- Could the new Wacom One 14 be the perfect beginner drawing tablet?
- What's new in Godot 4.5? Everything you need to know
- This Mario Kart Lego set is the perfect early Christmas gift (especially with 20% off)
- Think you’re a catwalk connoisseur? Take this fashion logo quiz to test your skills
- How to grow your creative business: tips and tricks straight from the pros
- Was Borderlands 4 boss wrong? Response to criticism triggers fierce debate
- Starburst’s vibrant brand refresh is hitting me with major nostalgia
- Epson's new portable projector has blown me away
- Forget hype, Autodesk University 2025 shows how designers can actually thrive
- September 16
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- Autodesk’s new modelling AI just made every designer's job easier
- I tested the OneOdio Focus A6 headphones, and they're a bit of a bargain
- Autodesk just unveiled AI tools that redefine animation at AU 2025
- Are Nintendo's controversial new patents a disaster for game design?
- Our favourite budget laminator is now 30% off
- I've covered every October Prime Day, and there are only a few things I'd buy
- 3D Print your own Borderlands 4 helmets with these official files
- Apple’s Korean ad controversy is more serious than it seems
- Why 2D game art is thriving in 2025, and how you can do it too
- This quirky indie farming game can teach you how to code
- WeTransfer gets smashed in rival's provocative ads
- Put down the pumpkin: 5 fall decorating mistakes to avoid
- September 15
- September 14
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- This restaurant's branding is like a portal to Mexico
- This simple setup was all I needed to finally kit out my perfect art studio
- Only Nintendo would try to revive a disastrous flop as a 'classic' for the Switch
- Why isn't there a black iPhone 17 Pro?
- I've spent a month with this outrageous Overclockers gaming laptop and now I need to lie down
- Typography comes alive in this stylish stamp collection
- September 13
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- I own 2 SodaStreams – and the one I'm obsessed with has got 44% off
- Deceptive optical illusion will bend your mind and take you prisoner
- New Doctor Doom character design divides Marvel fans
- Nintendo's Super Mario Galaxy Movie reveal divides fans
- The most beautiful headphones in the world
- Why Jaguar's right to stick to its controversial rebrand
- Banksy and the judge: why great art happens when things go wrong
- September 12
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- Acclaim’s comeback isn’t what I expected, but maybe that’s a good thing
- Why you need this free sports graphics toolkit for Unreal Engine 5
- Elegoo's most beginner-friendly 3D printer is under £300
- 6 essential tools for finishing your 3D prints
- How to give a good presentation: tips and tricks for public speaking and pitching
- The unlikely inspiration behind indie game Outbound's cosy art style
- What marketing can learn from post-production
- Tilt proves fintech branding can have a soul
- This Acer laptop tries to be everything to everyone
- September 11
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- This serene, lush foliage was actually made with a Blender plugin
- The cult Gorillaz game site is back, and it's nostalgia overload
- Watched KPop Demon Hunters yet? It's quiz time!
- Heinz just won the logo-less advert trend
- Why luxury brands need to stop selling things
- We open up the sketchbook of Guerrilla Games artist Choro Choi
- This Lenovo Thinkpad laptop is farming pure boardroom aura
- Your character art will be transformed if you apply these 15 tips
- Maxon looks like a new Adobe in sleek unified rebrand
- September 10
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- XTool just delivered the future of laser cutting
- 8 digital art challenges to boost your creativity
- Why I’m pre-ordering Atari’s new handheld – the Nintendo Switch for retro gamers
- Okay Apple, maybe I will wear my iPhone
- The iPhone 17 design shows Apple has finally woken up
- Damn you, Apple marketing: now I really want the iPhone Air
- This Star Wars–inspired design could save Destiny 2
- Only superfans can score 6/6 in this superhero logo quiz
- $1,000 off a laser engraver is a good deal, right?
- Tootsie Pop scoffs at modern adverts with remaster of 55-year-old classic
- Trader Joe’s battles its own employees in logo dispute
- September 9
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- For the first time in years, I refuse to watch Apple's new iPhone launch
- Here's how people are making those viral 3D figurines
- The iPhone 17 needs these 4 Android features to convert me
- I wish I could tell you about Huion's new 4K drawing tablet
- Everything is awesome, but is your Lego knowledge? Take my quiz
- Brand Impact Awards 2025 shortlist announced
- This Lenovo laptop is a pure gaming beast. Believe me, I checked
- Please don’t make me wear my iPhone
- How to get more clients for your business, straight from the experts
- This optical illusion bamboozled over 3 million people
- Justin Bieber’s new album art is painfully minimalist
- This Blender tool transforms 3D models into pencil sketches
- How to create ethereal glowing light effects in Procreate
- September 8
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- Will OpenAI's Critterz make or break AI filmmaking?
- AI regulation is coming to videos, here's how you can handle it
- So this is why Hollow Knight: Silksong took 7 years to make?
- Adobe served class action lawsuit for "unlawful and deceptive practices”
- This gaming laptop from Acer is the most powerful I've ever used
- Lego's ludicrous new Star Wars set belongs in the trash compactor
- Forget traditional 3D printing, this alternative process makes squishable jelly-like models in minutes, and I'm obsessed
- How art lays the foundations for indie games
- Nike has an existential crisis in risky 'Why do it?' campaign
- September 7
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- How game artist Chelsea Mills shapes the legendary props of Guild Wars 2
- The best retro handheld game consoles
- Yes, you do need a filament dryer for your 3D printer - and this one from Creality is 20% off
- I hate minimalist branding but Blank Street has won me over
- How comics illustrator Greg Staples created his dream art studio
- These iconic protest posters will make you want to take to the streets
- September 6
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- Making art with charcoal lit my imagination on fire – here's how
- The art world finally drew a line in the sand over AI – and not before time
- The new Wuthering Heights trailer is pastiche done right
- Want some new headphones? Have a think about soundstage and imaging before you buy your next pair of cans
- Is it a pig, or a cat? This optical illusion is making me question reality
- YouTube's Creative Trend Report is making me feel old
- September 5
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- I’m stunned to see the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon Combo down to just $999
- Is the AI backlash overblown? One dev says players are "fine with it"
- This Unreal Engine 5 gladiator game renders a whopping 18,000 characters in real time
- Peek inside an artist’s sketchbook where digital art meets traditional – and her story comes to life
- 8 ways to make your audience feel something
- I'm lusting after these vibrant arty coaster sets to rescue my home from the dreaded 'blah'
- Dosa Divas is a flavourful RPG that's also about family and being self-sustainable
- The new XPPen Artist Ultra 16’s 4K OLED could elevate your digital art
- The Lady Gaga backlash proves AI paranoia has gone too far
- September 4
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- MCM Scholarship for aspiring creatives returns to fund next generation of talent
- Nvidia's RTX Mega Geometry in Unreal Engine 5 actually looks amazing
- Samsung launches flashy new Tab S11 series - but there's nothing wrong with last year's model
- One of my favourite audio brands just released 'sleep-focused earbuds' – here's my honest opinion
- How previsualisation helped me direct, edit and act in my own film
- Instagram: still terrible, now on iPad
- Over 30% of iPhone owners will bail on the iPhone 17 for a foldable – and I'm not surprised
- The new Conjuring: Last Rites poster is the perfect homage to a horror classic
- 6 reasons why I'm loving this new period advert
- J. Crew’s AI ads are so convincing they almost fooled me
- Learn Blender for free with OK Go's new music video
- I never thought the wildest-looking, most rave-ready gadget on my desk would be... the power strip?
- iPhone 17 quiz: How well do you know Apple's next smartphone?
- The best comic art resources for practice and inspiration
- September 3
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- 007 First Light reveals its licence to thrill in first gameplay demo
- A Conan the Barbarian stop-motion toy ad shouldn’t be this good
- Nvidia reckons its new AI pipeline is the end of tedious prototyping for 3D artists
- If I had to buy a laptop today, it'd be this Lenovo Chromebook
- Blood Cancer United unveils powerful new brand identity
- Stunning optical illusion photo will make you question everything
- Artec Studio 20 is like having a whole new 3D scanner
- Creatives, stop underpricing your work. Here's how to get it right
- Think you know your celebrity logos? This quiz might prove otherwise
- Guild Wars 2 game artist reveals the software you actually need to succeed
- I tried Dell’s cheapest Alienware monitor to see whether speed is all you need
- I really want this new illustrated set of Jane Austen novels
- September 2
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- Artist claims fashion brand Urban Revivo stole her work
- I tested Cricut Explore 4 and found this speedy, whisper-quiet craft machine made my projects easier
- The dreaded minimalist logo trend claims another fashion victim
- I didn't want a TV, but the beautiful new Samsung Serif just changed my mind
- Fair play, Will Smith. That's a hilarious way to respond to an AI storm
- Dear Marvel, please stop changing the Avengers: Doomsday logo
- What is concept art? One of the most misunderstood crafts in game design explained
- Clair Obscur Expedition 33 animation demos showcase the making of the game's dynamic combat sequences
- Apple's iPhone 17 case looks almost as weird as the phone itself
- "It's more important than ever": Deftones designer Frank Maddocks on the enduring power of the album cover
- September 1
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- This excellent Satechi travel charger looks gorgeous (unlike most chargers), and it's got a nice Labor Day discount too, just to taunt me
- The surprising reason KPop Demon Hunters is crushing Disney
- I've used these headphones every day for 3 years – and they're $80 off for Labor Day
- Sabrina Carpenter in the doghouse for AI Man’s Best Friend stickers
- Disney, please make Hexed look just like the concept art
- Wacom's Back to School deals include 40% off one of my favourite drawing tablets
- Quiz: How well do you know Taylor Swift's visual design?
- These 'record low' Apple Labor Day deals aren't what they seem
- This portable car jump starter saved my marriage – and it's 50% off for Labor Day
- 3 rare retro Smeg deals – including the most beautiful coffee machine ever
- This smokeless fire pit means I didn't waste the summer making a cosy cottage courtyard – and it's reduced for Labor Day
- Want a beautiful kitchen aesthetic? Labor Day is the perfect time to get deals on Smeg, Le Creuset, Kitchen Aid and more
- This creepy optical illusion feels like a nightmare
