Design

The design secrets that make the best John Wick posters so iconic – as revealed by the artists behind them

By Ian Dean published

Capturing a legend in a decade of movie poster art.

Poster Design

So those anti-piracy ads 'stole' a font? The hypocrisy is astounding

By Joe Foley published

Piracy is a crime... except when it's a typeface?

Fonts & Typography
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Art

Bugs Bunny 85th Anniversary; a cartoon rabbit

It's Bugs Bunny 85th Anniversary! What makes Warner Bros' star so enduring?

By James Clarke published

Why Bugs Bunny still has a place in our hearts.

2D Animation

Nike's NFT controversy shows the risk of jumping on passing trends

By Joe Foley published

Now it's being sued.

Digital Art
Derek Laufman artist in residence; an artist's studio

Inside the artist's studio: sleepy cats and a nine-year-old Wacom Cintiq are core components of Derek Laufman’s art sanctuary

By Derek Laufman published

Derek Laufman shows off the creative cave where he escapes the dreary winter blues

Digital Art
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3D

Blades of Fire art; a man holds a sword

How Blades of Fire flies in the face of modern video game aesthetics

By Ian Dean published

MercurySteam's Enric Álvarez reveals how Frank Frazetta and Gustave Doré have influenced this new PS5 game.

Video Game Design
Guild Wars 2 environment design; an army of knights hold burning flags as they come under fire from fireballs, set against dark clouds

Crafting the imaginative, evolving environments of Guild Wars 2 "affords us so much creativity"

By Ian Dean published

ArenaNet's Tami Foote explains why making game art for this iconic MMO is a joy.

Video Game Design
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Branding & Advertising

So those anti-piracy ads 'stole' a font? The hypocrisy is astounding

By Joe Foley published

Piracy is a crime... except when it's a typeface?

Fonts & Typography
Koto's Amazon rebrand.

Amazon has a new logo (but you probably didn’t notice)

By Natalie Fear published

And that’s the point.

Branding

Planning a rebrand? There are some months you should avoid

By Rosie Hilder published

New research shows the month you rebrand matters.

Branding
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Video Game Design & Gaming

Nintendo Virtual Game Key Card

Dear Nintendo, stop trying to make Game-Key Cards happen

By Beth Nicholls published

I can't get my head around this Nintendo Switch Game-Key Card nonsense.

Gaming
Nintendo Switch 2 Direct

How to Preorder the Nintendo Switch 2

By Beth Nicholls last updated

Nintendo Switch 2 stock seems to be fluctuating, but we're tracking it all so that you don't have to.

Gaming
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AI

Apple Intelligence on a MacBook, iPad and iPhone

Is the internal nickname for Apple's AI team a bit harsh?

By Joe Foley published

Its approach may have protected the brand from even more controversies.

AI

This artist was huge in the '80s. Now, he's taught AI to steal his style

By Joe Foley published

After decades of appropriating pop culture imagery, David Salle now poaches from his own work.

AI Art

Adobe Concept AI is now Firefly Boards, and you can apply to join the beta

By Joe Foley published

Here's everything you need to know about the new moodboarding tool.

AI
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Technology

EIZO FlexScan FLT

Tested: The low-power Eizo Flexscan FLT is made for eco-conscious computer users

By Ian Evenden published

There may be brighter monitors than the EIZO FlexScan FLT, but few that use as little power.

Monitors
CMF by Nothing product shot

Nothing's bold CMF Phone 2 Pro shows you don't need to spend big on your next phone

By Joe Foley published

It's cheap, light and no longer lacks a crucial feature.

Phones & Tablets
Acer Predator X32X OLED gaming monitor

If you want a curved OLED monitor that's just the right size, I recommend the Acer Predator X32X

By Ian Evenden published

A big and curved OLED with a fast refresh rate.

Monitors
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Creative Inspiration

Photo of female model wearing a T-shirt with design of skeletal hand making the peace sign.

Ten T-shirt design tips: how to create, design and produce killer tees

By Jon Stapley last updated

Expert advice to get you started in T-shirt design or improve your skills.

Fashion
LaserPecker 5

I tested one of the most portable new laser engravers on the market, and boy is it impressive

By Paul Hatton published

The LaserPecker 5 is small but capable.

Digital Crafting
An optical illusion involving many magenta and orange coloured circles

This baffling optical illusion might not trick you if you work in a specific profession

By Joe Foley published

Do artists and designers also have "superior perception"?

Optical Illusions
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More Creativity Unleashed

different types of printing

A creative's guide to different types of printing

By Dom Carter last updated

Learn about the different types of printing with this guide.

Artistic Tips & Techniques
Screenshot of the DaVince Resolve 19 Interface

DaVinci Resolve 19 (2025) review: A Free Professional-Grade Non-Linear Desktop Video Editor

By Steve Paris last updated

Davinci Resolve is a complex desktop video editor which contains a myriad of professional-level tools, while at the same time, attempts to make it welcoming for newcomers… and all for free.

Video Editing Software
A meme about VFX from Reddit. Text reads: 'Blender artists from YouTube recreating VFX shot from movies'

'Dumb meme' sparks fierce debate about Blender remakes and the cost of VFX

By Joe Foley published

Is it really that easy?

VFX