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Is animation having a punk rock moment?

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Daniel John Published 25 August 26

Just because you don't recognise something, doesn't mean it's AI.

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Master the monochrome with issue 270 of ImagineFX

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Practical inspiration for your art projects

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The best watercolour paints

Josephine Watson Last updated 24 August 26

Create amazing art with the best watercolour paints.

90's Game Boy ads

Nintendo's Game Boy ads were outrageous in the nineties – here are three examples that would never get made today

Daniel John Published 24 August 26

Is that a ferret down your trousers or are you just pleased to see these ads?

iPod alternatives

iPod appeal is eternal: Here are my favourite modern iPod alternatives

Georgia Coggan Last updated 24 August 26

Until Apple re-releases its iconic music player, these are the best we can do.

Razer Blade 18 (2026)

Razer Blade 18 (2026) review: Oh boy, this is the biggest and baddest of them all

Ian Evenden Published 24 August 26

Enormous computing power in a just-about-portable case

A man in glasses and a dark suit sits at a curved news desk, with the White House and Washington Monument visible at dusk behind him.

PBS getting ghosted by a cloud storage provider makes me terrified I'll lose all my creative work too

Tom May Published 24 August 26

The broadcaster is fighting to retrieve 70 years of footage.

Monster Munch rebrand — The Monster Munch rebrand shows that a great brand mascot can last a lifetime The brand's classic character designs have got their claws back.

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90's Game Boy ads — Nintendo's Game Boy ads were outrageous in the nineties – here are three examples that would never get made today Is that a ferret down your trousers or are you just pleased to see these ads?

iPod alternatives — iPod appeal is eternal: Here are my favourite modern iPod alternatives Until Apple re-releases its iconic music player, these are the best we can do.

Design

Archery World Cup rebrand

The Archery World Cup's dramatic rebrand has me quivering in anticipation

By Joe Foley Published 23 August 26

Finally, a sporting logo redesign that hits the target.

Taylor Swift next to 'TS' graffiti

Swifties calm down, not everything is a Taylor Swift Easter egg

By Natalie Fear Published 21 August 26

That cryptic graffiti probably isn’t a sign.

Art

A drawing tablet on a wooden desk

XPPen slashes 50% off drawing tablets for its 21st Anniversary sale

By Beth Nicholls Published 23 August 26

There are some real gems on sale, including $400 off the Artist Pro 24 series.

The Saga of Rex animation

A single artist spent 14 years making this hand-drawn animated movie, and every frame of the trailer looks stunning

By Joe Foley Published 23 August 26

The Saga of Rex is about a fox that gets abducted by aliens, and it looks beautiful.

A drawing tablet on a wooden desk

XPPen Artist Ultra 14 review: an OLED drawing tablet that's surprisingly portable and fun

By Ian Dean Published 21 August 26

It convinced me that screen quality matters more than 16K pressure sensitivity.

3D

Meta's new social media app swaps photos and reels for your own AI-generated video games

By Joe Foley Published 22 August 26

But will Pocket's social vibe coding catch on?

Video Game Design

Star Wars pod racing in a video game

Star Wars: Galactic Racer's podracing meets Burnout had me on the edge of my seat

By Alan Wen Published 19 August 26

Hands-on with the roguelite-based arcade racer that feels like racing in a Galaxy far, far away.

Video Game Design

Branding & Advertising

Archery World Cup rebrand

The Archery World Cup's dramatic rebrand has me quivering in anticipation

By Joe Foley Published 23 August 26

Finally, a sporting logo redesign that hits the target.

Taylor Swift next to 'TS' graffiti

Swifties calm down, not everything is a Taylor Swift Easter egg

By Natalie Fear Published 21 August 26

That cryptic graffiti probably isn’t a sign.

McDonald's SpongeBob x One Piece crossover ad

McDonald's SpongeBob x One Piece collab is as bonkers as it sounds

By Natalie Fear Published 21 August 26

The exclusive Happy Meal kicks off with an epic trailer.

Video Game Design & Gaming

Games at GamesCom

What to expect from Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 – and how to watch it

By Steve Boxer Published 23 August 26

Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Gears of War: E-Day, The Witcher 3 and Metro 2039 are among the games already confirmed, but expect plenty of surprises too.

Retro game boxes

These '90s classics are brutally hard – but that's exactly why you should play them again

By Ian Dean Published 22 August 26

Disney Afternoon Collection and Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition remind us why challenging games are hard to put down.

AI

Is AI destroying the art and magic of children's books?

By Joe Foley Published 22 August 26

AI slop children's books are everywhere – and some parents are fighting a losing battle.

Replacing creative jobs with AI could have a hidden cost, a new report warns

By Joe Foley Published 19 August 26

D&AD's 2026 AI and Creativity Report finds the industry is cutting things that AI can't replace.

Camera phone photos of the solar eclipse

This smartphone's solar eclipse fail shows the problem with AI-enhanced photography

By Joe Foley Published 15 August 26

Can you guess which phone invented a whole new astrological phenomenon?

Technology

This is the only budget ergonomic office chair to get a 10/10 review from Creative Bloq, and it's now reduced by 22%

By Joe Foley Published 23 August 26

The one cheap office chair we actually wanted to keep is now just $132.53.

These striking futuristic-looking earphones come with 2 sound profiles and cost only $35

By Joe Foley Published 23 August 26

The OoopusX Op.22 earphones offer incredible value.

Headphones & Earbuds

Reduce eye strain and eliminate screen glare with 31% off this monitor light bar

By Joe Foley Published 22 August 26

Light up your workspace for under $50.

Creative Inspiration

Backpacks

Match your backpack to your personality with 42% off top brands

By Natalie Fear Published 19 August 26

Get back-to-school ready with these hand-picked bags for every style.

A t-shirt printing setup.

Build your own t-shirt printing empire with £1,130 off this starter kit

By Beren Neale Published 18 August 26

Get a t-shirt printer, a smokeless oven and a heat press for just £2,186.

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Back to School stationery

Get the luxury look with stationery starting from $10

By Natalie Fear Published 8 August 26

Don’t pay designer prices this back-to-school season.

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Games at GamesCom

What to expect from Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 – and how to watch it

By Steve Boxer Published 23 August 26

Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Gears of War: E-Day, The Witcher 3 and Metro 2039 are among the games already confirmed, but expect plenty of surprises too.

Yes, there are reasons why Disney uses one-word movie titles

By Joe Foley Published 23 August 26

Some fans might complain, but Disney's short-and-sweet titles are great branding.

Movies & TV Shows

Retro game boxes

These '90s classics are brutally hard – but that's exactly why you should play them again

By Ian Dean Published 22 August 26

Disney Afternoon Collection and Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition remind us why challenging games are hard to put down.

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