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A character art sketch in black and white

Why every artist needs a secret sketchbook, according to character creator Greg Baldwin

ImagineFX staff published 3 November 25

The Lost Bear Studios founder tells us how he creates his character designs and shares some tips for budding artists.

Heinz tomato soup campaign with illustrated people who look like they're having a bath in a bowl of soup

Heinz's new tomato soup campaign is... souper

Rosie Hilder published 2 November 25

The illustrated characters are just delightful.

Rebelle 8 painting by Georg Ireland

10 Rebelle 8 features I’m loving right now

Ian Dean published 2 November 25

It's why this digital art software feels like the real thing.

Death on the Nile

Agatha Christie – Death on the Nile review: Poirot goes retro

Ian Dean published 2 November 25

The '70s setting and art bring new life to a classic case.

Our three top picks of laptops aimed at architects.

The best laptop for animation: expert recommended for beautiful displays and powerful processors

Erlingur Einarsson last updated 2 November 25

Packed with power, these are the best laptops for animation.

three laptops for game development on an orange background

The best laptop for game development: the perfect device for crafting your vision

Matt Hanson last updated 2 November 25

Craft new worlds with the best laptops for game development.

A black-and-white still from an animated cartoon shows Betty Boop standing on a bed, looking down at Pudgy (a dog character) who is dressed as a waiter and presenting a platter with a roasted bird.

I can't believe all these pop-culture icons come out of copyright in 2026

Tom May published 2 November 25

It's exciting times for creators, but beware the legal traps...

The DX Racer Master chair

I'm not usually a fan of gaming chairs but this one is surprisingly great

Beren Neale published 2 November 25

Made by the OG gaming chair makers, the DXRacer Master is a gaming chair for grown ups.

A character art sketch in black and white — Why every artist needs a secret sketchbook, according to character creator Greg Baldwin The Lost Bear Studios founder tells us how he creates his character designs and shares some tips for budding artists.

Rebelle 8 painting by Georg Ireland — 10 Rebelle 8 features I’m loving right now It's why this digital art software feels like the real thing.

Art from the Rocky Horror Show sequel graphic novel the Bride of Rocky Horror — “Madness, violence and murder are comic book standards” – Mags Visaggio on creating the Rocky Horror Show sequel The comic book writer had to fight her “stupid training” to capture the cult movie's madcap pacing.

Canva Affinity app interface on a purple background with an image showing a black model posing — Free Affinity app sparks huge debate among artists and designers Is there such thing as a free lunch in creative tech?

Design

Care Bears Digital Pets might be peak nostalgia, but I'm here for it

By Rosie Hilder published 1 November 25

Tamagotchi Care Bears are now less than $20.

New Olympic Rings Pasta boxes are a thing of beauty

By Rosie Hilder published 1 November 25

And the shaped pasta is pretty cool, too.

Art

This guerrilla network sharing art gallery memberships is my new favourite thing

By Tom May published 1 November 25

A scrappy WhatsApp group is helping artists to see actual art.

24 of the best horror artists for Halloween inspiration

By Alice Pattillo last updated 30 October 25

These creative horror artists have the dark, gruesome and horrifying nailed. Check out their work if you dare.

A sketch for book cover art by Dan Dos Santos

Acclaimed book cover artist Dan dos Santos reveals his unused sketches

By ImagineFX staff published 30 October 25

Sketching is a crucial part of the Marvel Masterpieces artist's process.

3D

Possessors indie game

Why indie game Possessor(s) ditches Unreal Engine 5’s latest tools for hand-drawn art

By Alan Wen published 31 October 25

Heart Machine reveals the animation and illustration influences behind its new game.

Video Game Design

Colin Farrell 3D model

This real-time Colin Farrell model both amazes and disturbs me

By Ian Dean published 29 October 25

An Unreal Engine facial test I can't unsee.

Branding & Advertising

New Olympic Rings Pasta boxes are a thing of beauty

By Rosie Hilder published 1 November 25

And the shaped pasta is pretty cool, too.

Forget AI: shrinkflation is the real threat to your brand strategy

By Tom May published 31 October 25

PepsiCo rebrands for the first time in 25 years, and I'm underwhelmed

By Rosie Hilder published 30 October 25

The new logo seems overly complicated.

Video Game Design & Gaming

Beneath PS5 game review; a tentacled deep sea monster

Beneath review: a broken '90s horror throwback I can't stop playing

By Ian Dean published 31 October 25

Proves survival horror doesn’t need polish to get under your skin.

God of War multiplayer screens; game screens showing ancient Greek locations

Leaked God of War multiplayer screens made me miss the Greek setting more than I expected

By Ian Dean published 27 October 25

Is it time to go back?

AI

CursedSit Scary, AI generated sitcom Halloween edition

This uncanny AI sitcom's weirdness is a genuinely frightening Halloween treat

By Ian Dean published 31 October 25

CursedSit's spooky edition is creepier than any horror movie.

Example of images from Adobe Firefly custom AI models announced at Adobe MAX LA 2025

Adobe's personalised AI generators could change creative software forever

By Joe Foley published 28 October 25

Firefly Foundry will let businesses create branded images, video, vectors and 3D models.

Alphonse Mucha painting of a woman in Art Nouveau style

New figures show which artists are most ripped off using Midjourney

By Joe Foley published 27 October 25

The most popular isn't who you think.

Technology

A smiling Best Buy employee wearing glasses and a blue polo shirt hands a small blue box to a customer at a checkout counter.

These retailers are all offering Black Friday guarantees for 2025

By Tom May published 1 November 25

Shop Black Friday deals early without the worry – these retailers promise to refund you if prices drop further.

The M2 MacBook Air is the cheapest it's ever been in Best Buy's Black Friday sale

By Joe Foley published 31 October 25

Get an Apple laptop for just $649.

Lenovo's "Swiss Army Knife of laptops" just got a massive $500 price drop

By Joe Foley published 30 October 25

I'm tempted to finally try a dual-screen laptop.

Creative Inspiration

Cricut Black Friday; A Cricut Maker 3 and Joy are cut out on a bright purple background.

The best Cricut Black Friday deals

By Ian Dean last updated 30 October 25

Top prices on every model from the Cricut Maker, EasyPress, Joy and more.

Digital Crafting

IKEA ads

Ikea hits us in the feels with heartfelt new ads

By Natalie Fear published 29 October 25

They prove minimalist design can have a big impact.

Tamiya RC deal

As an '80s kid I wanted a Tamiya RC, and now they're cheaper than you’d think

By Ian Dean published 28 October 25

I'd draw these as a kid; now I can own one.

Creative Inspiration

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Beneath PS5 game review; a tentacled deep sea monster

Beneath review: a broken '90s horror throwback I can't stop playing

By Ian Dean published 31 October 25

Proves survival horror doesn’t need polish to get under your skin.

Pac-Man Google Doodle Halloween

I’ve spent all morning trying to beat the Pac-Man Halloween Google Doodle, and I’m not sorry

By Ian Dean published 31 October 25

A fun way to celebrate the icon's 45th birthday.

Spitting Image vs Paddington Bear: the legal spat raises interesting questions

By Howard Ricklow published 31 October 25

We explore what the dispute could mean for satire.

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