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Nintendo Diddy Kong character design

Diddy Kong has teeth now and I don’t know how to feel

By Natalie Fear published

Is it uncanny or cute?

Character Design
Capcom Fighting Collection 2; anime fighting characters

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 review: a pixel-perfect celebration of chaos and creativity

By Ian Dean published

These retro games feel surprisingly modern.

Gaming
Jennifer Aniston haircare branding

Jennifer Aniston's hilarious haircare ad is a masterclass in celebrity branding

By Georgia Coggan published

You need to see the "Hair People".

Branding
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
Inside the artist sketchbook; watercolour street sketch in a book surrounded by paints

Inside the sketchbook of Netflix and Apple background artist Sergio Mancinelli

By Ian Dean published

Inspiring watercolour and pencil illustrations.

Art

Meet female character designs with attitude in this artist's distinctive illustrations

By ImagineFX staff published

2D art of the week: Natalie Pellmann.

Art
A stylised, elfin woman

This artist creates stunning elfin characters inspired by anime art styles

By ImagineFX staff published

Inside the artist's stunning elfin characters inspired by anime art styles

Art
Met Gala 2025

How Met Gala 2025’s most striking looks can inspire your next character design

By Ian Dean published

Are Zendaya, Chappell Roan and Dua Lipa on your next mood board?

Character Design

This artist's dreamy environment work transports gamers to grand, atmospheric new worlds

By ImagineFX staff published

2D art of the week: Misa Steinmetz.

Art

How to design instantly recognisable characters using strong silhouettes

By Mariia Bulgakova published

Get in shape with top tips from concept artist Mariia Bulgakova.

Character Design
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