Design

Adobe MAX 2026
Adobe MAX 2026 Sneaks: Project Link Up is making design playful again

By Natalie Fear Published

I sit down with Hailin Jin, Adobe's research lead for imaging and design, to discuss how the project could revolutionise vector design.

Design
This coffee machine won two design awards and now has £150 off for Black Friday

By Joe Foley Published

The De'Longhi Rivelia LatteCrema grinds, brews and froths, and looks great doing it.

Product Design
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Art

ArtStation logo and ArtStation No AI logo
Is ArtStation's new AI art policy good enough?

By Joe Foley Published

It's trying to strike a difficult balancing act.

Digital Art
Disney just dropped a magical festive film, and people can't stop crying

By Joe Foley Published

Spot the Toy Story and Frozen cameos.

Animation
Three tablets on colour backgounds
Best cheap Android drawing tablets for artists on a budget

By Ian Dean last updated

My affordable picks include Wacom, Samsung, and XPPen.

Digital Art
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3D

3D art
This artist specialises in creating an epic sense of scale in 3D scenes

By Borisut Chamnan Published

Here's how he does it.

3D
Unreal Engine 5.9
Unreal Engine 5.9 divides game devs with an AI-heavy update

By Joe Foley Published

"Invite your agents," Epic Games says.

Video Game Design
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Branding & Advertising

This bank's vibrant new logo design ticks all the boxes

By Joe Foley Published

The Caixa's first rebrand in almost 30 years builds on the existing foundations.

Branding
This film festival logo proves originality isn't dead in graphic design

By Tom May Published

KIFF's redesigned logo feels fresh and alive.

Logos & Icons
The volleyball World Cup logo looks... wrong

By Tom May Published

(But I’m hoping it’ll grow on me.)

Logos & Icons
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Video Game Design & Gaming

Screens from the review of The Legend of Zelda The Ocarina of Time
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review: A sublime remake that enhances and enchants in equal measure

By Alan Wen Published

Nintendo's masterclass in faithfully rebuilding a masterpiece.

Gaming
GTA VI advertising
The cleverest GTA VI adverts don't even show the game

By Joe Foley Published

The game's parody brands have taken over Miami.

Gaming
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AI

Adobe MAX 2026 Sneaks
5 wild Adobe Sneaks that creatives need to know about

By Joe Foley Published

Adobe wants you to paint with AI, walk inside photos and talk to your character designs.

AI
Maxon aims to make 3D creation feel more natural with ZBrush and Cinema4D for the PROLED XDR MacBook and Apple Vision pro

By Joe Foley Published

Touch support and Spatial Preview will introduce new ways to create, sculpt and explore 3D work.

AI
Canva
Canva's mass layoffs are a warning sign for creative tech

By Joe Foley Published

Nobody's immune to the impact.

AI
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Technology

Boulies EP600
The Boulies EP600 office chair gave me an existential crisis

By Henry Winchester Published

Boasting excellent lumbar support and armrests, it’s let down by some odd design choices.

Chairs & Desks
Two retro game watches, one Space Invaders and one Mega Man on a wooden desk
Space Invaders vs Mega Man: Which My Play Watch puts more nostalgia on your wrist?

By Ian Dean Published

I tested these two retro-gaming watches, and one of them made me ridiculously happy.

Smartwatches
£568 off makes this a great budget PC for creatives as well as gamers

By Joe Foley Published

The Acer NITRO 20 N20-101 is now as cheap as a budget laptop.

Laptops
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Creative Inspiration

Three of the best UV printers out there.
Print on wood, metal, glass and more, with the best UV printers

By Tom May Published

These machines offer new creative opportunities to designers, illustrators and crafters.

Digital Crafting
Cricut Black Friday deals are appearing, but is the Maker 4 still worth it?

By Joe Foley Published

The Cricut Maker 4 Creative Pro bundle has £245 off.

Digital Crafting
Optical illusion of the year
The optical illusion of the year proves that our eyes can deceive us

By Joe Foley Published

Platform 9¾ exists – sort of.

Optical Illusions
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More Creativity Unleashed

Screens from the review of The Legend of Zelda The Ocarina of Time
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review: A sublime remake that enhances and enchants in equal measure

By Alan Wen Published

Nintendo's masterclass in faithfully rebuilding a masterpiece.

Gaming
GTA VI advertising
The cleverest GTA VI adverts don't even show the game

By Joe Foley Published

The game's parody brands have taken over Miami.

Gaming
The Drama title card
2026 is the year of the majestic movie title card

By Natalie Fear Published

6 standout designs that ruled the cinema screen this year.

Movies & TV Shows