Design

Pope Leo's coat of arms

The design of Pope Leo XIV's coat of arms is proving to be surprisingly controversial

By Joe Foley published

Heraldry buffs demand answers on "confusing" background colour.

Logos & Icons
Taylor Swift reputation

Wait, did Taylor Swift just use web design to drop a major Easter egg?

By Georgia Coggan published

Something big could be coming.

Branding
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Art

10 tips for building creative confidence in your art

By Lynn Chen published

Find your own artistic voice with advice from MoonActive Studio’s Lynn Chen.

Digital Art
How to trace in Procreate

How to trace in Procreate: a simple step-by-step guide for beginners

By Ian Dean published

An easy way to get started in digital art.

Digital Art
Best cartoons of the 1980s

The best 1980s animated films include one of my all-time favourites

By James Clarke published

From Akira to The Little Mermaid, here's how the 1980s changed animation forever.

2D Animation
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3D

Mario Kart World

The Mario Kart AI ‘scandal’ reveals the strange state of digital art today

By Daniel John published

Is anything safe from AI accusations in 2025?

Video Game Design
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K

I've been testing 3D printers for over a decade – I tried the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16k and it's truly innovative

By Rob Redman published

The Saturn promises larger prints and at speed but does it deliver?

3D Printing
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Branding & Advertising

Pope Leo's coat of arms

The design of Pope Leo XIV's coat of arms is proving to be surprisingly controversial

By Joe Foley published

Heraldry buffs demand answers on "confusing" background colour.

Logos & Icons
Taylor Swift reputation

Wait, did Taylor Swift just use web design to drop a major Easter egg?

By Georgia Coggan published

Something big could be coming.

Branding
Four of the best entertainment logos on a pink and violet gradient background

The best entertainment logos: icons of movies, TV and gaming

By Nathan Segal last updated

Entertainment logos form an essential part of our culture. We pick the best ones.

Logos & Icons
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Video Game Design & Gaming

Revenge of the Savage Planet review; a man poses in front of a sand storm and an alien planet

I adore Revenge of the Savage Planet's lush, lurid playground of alien absurdity – but it's not for everyone

By Ian Dean published

Finding busy work at the end of the universe.

Gaming
Doom The Dark Ages review

I spent a week playing Doom: The Dark Ages for my review, and it does the unthinkable – this retro icon is relevant again

By Steve Boxer published

id Software has deftly redesigned Doom for a new generation.

Gaming
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AI

Ai written on a typewriter

US copyright verdict offers a glimmer of hope for artists vs AI

By Joe Foley published

But will it make a difference?

AI Art
Meta AI app

Meta’s AI app is a hot mess of questionable features

By Natalie Fear published

A personalised experience at what cost?

AI

Why you need to channel your five-year-old mind to ignite creativity

By Tom Carey published

AI won't kill our creativity, but busyness might.

AI
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Technology

PocketBook InkPad EO

This little tablet is so much more than just an e-reader (but it's not for everyone)

By Ian Evenden published

The Pocketbook InkPad EO is an E-Ink tablet with a lot of tricks up its sleeve

Phones & Tablets
Boulies Magvida sit/stand desk

I finally found the solution to my muscle aches in this standing desk

By Rob Redman published

Could a height adjustable desk really have health benefits and more?

Chairs & Desks
three laptops for game development on an orange background

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

By Matt Hanson last updated

Craft new worlds with the best laptops for game development.

Laptops
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Creative Inspiration

The best print ads of the 2000s, as chosen by experts

By Antonia Wilson published

From witty one-liners to character-led masterpieces.

Advertising
Cricut's Mother's Day sale

Creatives! Mother's Day is this Sunday, save up to $400 on a Cricut machine

By Beth Nicholls published

Treat mum to one of the best crafting machines with Cricut's generous sale.

Digital Crafting
Man jumping in sky with red jumper

How to succeed in the modern creative era? Make agility your superpower –here's how I'm doing it

By Glen Taylor published

Creative industry leader explains all.

Creative Inspiration
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More Creativity Unleashed

Image from of Leaked Footage from Kung Fury

Leaked Kung Fury 2 footage turns the original's camp comedy and over-the-top VFX up to 11

By Joe Foley published

Schwarzenegger, Fassbender, dinosaurs and Hitler. What more could we ask for?

Movies & TV Shows
Carlos Oliveras Colom headshot

'My artist alter ego gave me a purpose': a day in the life of Carlos Oliveras Colom

By Natalie Fear published

The visual designer and artist discuss the influence of AI and the importance of paying artists their worth.

Creative Careers
Revenge of the Savage Planet review; a man poses in front of a sand storm and an alien planet

I adore Revenge of the Savage Planet's lush, lurid playground of alien absurdity – but it's not for everyone

By Ian Dean published

Finding busy work at the end of the universe.

Gaming