Design

Emoji

Apple's new emoji has a controversial past but fans love it anyway

By Natalie Fear published

I guess we’ve recovered from that problematic ad...

Design
Timothée Chalamet at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards held at the Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images)

Seattle Opera's response to Timothée Chalamet controversy is pure class

By Daniel John published

"Give your marketing director a raise right now."

Branding
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Art

Is this the adorable face of Apple's new AI chatbot?

By Daniel John published

Lil' Finder Guy is taking the internet by storm.

Character Design

Why Hoppers looks so different from other Pixar movies

By Joe Foley last updated

Go behind the scenes on Pixar's new movie.

Animation
Image showing the use of Unreal Engine 5 in the making of KPop Demon Hunters

How KPop Demon Hunters' animation process was transformed by Unreal Engine 5

By Joe Foley last updated

The real-time game engine revolutionised Sony's workflow.

Animation
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3D

From Star Wars to Superman, how Industrial Light & Magic's art team pictures possibilities on screen

By James Clarke published

Supervising art director Jason Horley reveals all about ILM's concept art culture.

VFX & CGI

This solo dev's cosy game is set in a hand-painted Japan-inspired world made with Unreal Engine 5

By Alan Wen published

How rural Japan and Shinto influenced Argyro Brotsi's debut game.

Video Game Design
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Branding & Advertising

Timothée Chalamet at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards held at the Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images)

Seattle Opera's response to Timothée Chalamet controversy is pure class

By Daniel John published

"Give your marketing director a raise right now."

Branding

The Pepsi logo: a history

By Jon Stapley published

One of the most iconic marks ever created, Pepsi’s logo has been on a fascinating and tumultuous journey spanning more than a century.

Logos & Icons
Monotype logo

'The process was a creativity killer': how Monotype's new AI search tool is changing design for the better

By Natalie Fear published

Monotype's Mike Matteo unveils how technology and creativity are evolving together.

Fonts & Typography
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Video Game Design & Gaming

Nintendo

Wahoo! Save up to 90% on Mario Switch Games for Mario Day

By Georgia Coggan last updated

Celebrate Mar10 Day right with these bargains.

Gaming
XBox Project Helix logo

XBox Project Helix suggests the 'console war' is over

By Joe Foley published

Will next Xbox be a console or a PC?

Gaming
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AI

AI video is entering a truly troubling era

By Daniel John last updated

And I'm not the only one falling for it.

AI

Cinema 4D is coming to iPad – and it's bringing an AI 3D generator

By Joe Foley published

3D model generators are the new AI battleground.

AI

Autodesk's new AI 3D generator aims to open game art and 3D printing to everyone

By Joe Foley published

But will Wonder 3D be a game changer or a slop machine?

AI
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Technology

Apple products

Tested and verified: The ultimate creative Apple products are all on sale

By Georgia Coggan published

Various Spring sales bring our favourite iPads, MacBooks, AirPods and the Pencil Pro down in price.

Tech
The Final DX3000 CL closed back headphone.

These headphones feel like two cushions strapped to my ears (and they sound pretty cushy too)

By Beren Neale published

The DX3000CL is the entry-level to Final's high-end headphones, and it's built to last.

Headphones & Earbuds
A selection of chairs, including Herman Miller, Branch and Secret Labs models.

The best office chairs for back pain: ergonomic thrones reviewed after weeks of testing

By Beren Neale last updated

We've tried and tested the best ergonomic chairs and best office chair for back pain.

Chairs & Desks
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Creative Inspiration

A person wearing a white, nun-like habit and gold lipstick poses with their eyes closed against a textured blue background, overlaid with the large black letters "LUX."

Rosalía broke every branding rule and won – here's what creatives can learn from her

By Tom May published

Mastering tradition is the key to creative reinvention.

Creative Inspiration
Four children with concerned expressions peer out from behind a red structure into a dark, rocky environment.

What the internet's recent nostalgia trip can teach creatives

By Tom May published

There was more to #BringBack2016 than meets the eye.

Creative Inspiration

How can brands and agencies put their money where their mouth is this IWD?

By Rosie Hilder published

Who will actually make change?

Creative Inspiration
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More Creativity Unleashed

Real flowers wilt. Get Lego ones instead this Mother's Day

By Rosie Hilder published

Give a gift that will last forever.

Toys & Collectibles
Nintendo

Wahoo! Save up to 90% on Mario Switch Games for Mario Day

By Georgia Coggan last updated

Celebrate Mar10 Day right with these bargains.

Gaming
Images from issue 264 of ImagineFX magazine

Master your fan art with issue 264 of ImagineFX

By Rob Redman published

Our latest issue is crammed with advice on how to improve your fan art and use it to build your career.

Artistic Tips & Techniques