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December 31
- A quarter century of design: the 25 biggest creative moments of the last 25 years
- New year's resolution: is 8K something you need to worry about?
- The Sydney Sweeney ad for American Eagle revisited: what can it teach us about branding in the 2020s?
December 30
- These logo design trends will define 2026
December 29
- A video game made from leaves? Why this indie dev is foraging for game art
- The biggest logo moments of the year weren't always in the headlines
December 28
- “When you saw one Drew Struzan illustration, you immediately wanted to see more”
- AI can't replicate empathy, and that's why it won't win
- How retro shooters like R-Type Delta HD Boosted are bringing a cult genre to new players
- Breaking rules and bringing joy: top typography trends for 2026
December 27
- How artists coped with the video game industry layoffs in 2025
- This was branding's most dangerous year yet
- If 2026 is the year the AI bubble bursts, are artists ready for what comes next?
- Messy, meaningful and made by humans: the biggest illustration trends for 2026
December 26
- How 2026 will finally kill photorealism
- "Forget about the big clients," says Olympic poster artist
December 24
- Cadbury Roses has made a huge packaging error
- Streaming stole our Christmas TV experience – but can we get it back?
- How a self-taught artist became a concept designer for blockbusters like The Avengers and Spider-Man: No Way Home
December 23
- The most beautiful Christmas films to inspire you creatively
- The 5 Christmas animations that every creative should watch now
- How R‑Type Delta HD Boosted brought a cult shooter back from obscurity
- 3D artists will lose the fight against AI in 2026
- Texture, warmth and tactile rebellion: the big graphic design trends for 2026
December 22
- Why Gen Z artists are rediscovering anatomy, gesture and plein air painting in 2026
- "Data can be artful" behind the scenes on JKR's award-winning Centersquare identity
December 21
- From '80s arcades to retro remasters, Kazuma Kujo explains R-Type’s design legacy
December 20
- From Wicked to KPop Demon Hunters, see the Concept Art Awards 2025 winners in full
- 10 ways 2026 will be a turning point for game design, according to indie devs
- Has AI made art directors redundant, or more important than ever?
December 19
- “It’s a rallying cry!” behind the scenes on R/GA’s bold response to British sovereignty
- From Shrek to Chicken Run, these are the most influential animated films of the 2000s
- This retro-inspired point-and-click game looks like a Rick and Morty cartoon
December 17
- Missed an issue of your favourite art mag? No worries, as we have you covered.
- Digital art trends 2026 reveal how creatives are responding to AI pressure
- The features every pro artist looks for in a drawing tablet
December 16
- Stop obsessing about the MacBook Air. It’s Acer who is dominating portability
- Download resources for ImagineFX 261
December 15
- The critical 3D art trends that will impact 2026
- From Springsteen to Sabrina: pop stars and the fight for control
December 14
- The surprising thing Toy Story and Mario have in common
- Welcome to the brand tweak era
December 13
- "I hope I'm done experimenting with new techniques," Oliver Jeffers on creating his new book
December 12
- What creatives can learn from the Wicked vs KPop Demon Hunters controversy
- This 90s-inspired low-poly fighter might be the most inventive game of the year
December 11
- The best professional-grade monitors for design, video editing and photography from ASUS ProArt
- Why retro, innovative indies and Nintendo ruled game design in 2025
December 10
- Get your hands on the best last-minute gift for the artist in your life
December 8
- Digital artists reveal the one object they can't live without
- Gen Z doesn't care about your brand heritage
December 5
- When the White House hijacks your work: what creatives can learn from Sabrina Carpenter's fight
December 4
- Triumph or disaster? The Jaguar rebrand one year on
December 3
- The one art app that changed my workflow
December 1
- Are we in the era of the disposable artist?