Design

The Cybersmile Foundation's Algorithm brand

What is Racist White Bread?

By Natalie Fear published

And why is it important?

Design

This is the first smartphone designed by kids

By Daniel John published

But is there really such thing as a "simple and safe" smartphone for minors?

Product Design
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Art

Book cover art showing a wizard in a laboratory

How to go from rough sketch to stunning book cover art in three steps

By Ivan Shavrin, Joe Foley published

Discover how Marvel and DC artist Ivan Shavrin brings the energy of his initial sketch to his final cover art.

Illustration
Digital art

Discover the tools helping 2D artists push their work in exciting new directions

By Tanya Combrinck published

Three artists tell us about how they're exploring the use of 3D tools and game engines.

Digital Art
Aaron Blaise working at this Disney desk where he worked on The Lion King and a detail showing an image of a lion etched into wood

Lion King animator Aaron Blaise reveals his favourite tools

By Aaron Blaise published

The former Disney artist shows us around his home studio.

Digital Art
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3D

This Snake-meets-Tron indie game is making me dizzy already

By Joe Foley published

Slake has a couple of surprising twists.

Video Game Design
New decals functionality in Blender 5.1

Blender update adds a time-saving feature 3D artists dreamed of

By Joe Foley published

Decal creation just got easier.

3D Software
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Branding & Advertising

Dunkin' Donuts Super Bowl ad

Dunkin’ Donuts digitally de-aged ‘90s actors and I’m terrified

By Natalie Fear published

The Super Bowl ad has sparked scathing AI allegations.

Advertising
Super Bowl logo 2027

New Super Bowl logo, same old conspiracy theory

By Rosie Hilder published

What secrets is 2027's logo hiding?

Logos & Icons
Starbucks/Adidas/Snapchat/CNN/Mobil logos

The 5 basic types of logo and how to use them

By Tom May last updated

We explain the different types of logo and when to use each one.

Logos & Icons
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Video Game Design & Gaming

A man in a sci-fi mask

Romeo Is A Dead Man review: the weirdest game of 2026

By Steve Boxer published

Suda51’s artistically playful, time and space-travelling action extravaganza will surely be the most off-the-wall game of the year.

Gaming
Yakuza Kiwami 3

Yakuza Kiwami 3 on Switch 2 is a paradise for niche Sega retro curios

By Alan Wen published

The shortest entry in the series gets an expansive remake that's worth investing in.

Gaming
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AI

AI caricature

This viral AI caricature trend is everywhere – here’s how to make one in ChatGPT

By Ian Dean published

It reveals how much AI knows about you.

AI Art

Help! Moltbook has turned me into an AI bot voyeur

By Joe Foley published

There's something fascinating about watching bots discuss AI art.

AI
British Museum AI ads

I can’t ignore the irony of the British Museum’s AI scandal

By Natalie Fear published

How did this get approved?

AI
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Technology

IKEA loveseat KLIPPAN

Love sitting? Save $50 on this IKEA Loveseat for Valentine's Day

By Beth Nicholls published

Creative Bloq Approved - Sponsored Offer

Choose from bright red, yellow, or blue for a bold statement

Chairs & Desks
Best laminator machines; three machines for laminating

5 laminators that are perfect for creatives

By Beth Nicholls last updated

I've picked out the best portable and tabletop laminators, all at varying budgets.

Gadgets
Three sets of the best budget IEMs on sale right now.

Audiophile sound for less: The best budget-friendly in-ear monitors

By Beren Neale last updated

Get audiophile quality on the go.

Headphones & Earbuds
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Creative Inspiration

Valentine's Day Collection of gifts

Forget flowers, these craft kits are the perfect Valentine’s Day gifts

By Natalie Fear published

From pottery to painting, it’s time to switch up date night.

Creative Inspiration
Cricut Explore 3 vs Cricut Maker 3; two craft machines on a coloured background

Cricut Explore 3 vs Cricut Maker 3: which craft cutter is for you?

By Ian Dean last updated

Versus We pit the Cricut Explore 3 vs Cricut's Maker 3 craft machines to determine the best value.

Versus

Taste will be the new creative superpower in 2026

By Sam Beek published

AI slop won't homogenise creativity if humans step up.

Creative Inspiration
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More Creativity Unleashed

Bad Bunny Super Bowl half-time show

Colourist answers creatives' big question about Bad Bunny's dazzling Super Bowl show

By Joe Foley published

The radical half-time show was a joy for colour geeks.

Film & Video
A man in a sci-fi mask

Romeo Is A Dead Man review: the weirdest game of 2026

By Steve Boxer published

Suda51’s artistically playful, time and space-travelling action extravaganza will surely be the most off-the-wall game of the year.

Gaming
A variety of pages from issue 263 of ImagineFX magazine.

Learn key techniques to draw and paint with issue 263 of ImagineFX

By Rob Redman published

Our new issue is packed with expert advice to help you up your illustration game.

Artistic Tips & Techniques