Design

Jacked Granny protein bars in metal containers

There's nothing fishy about these protein bars, honestly

By Joe Foley Published

There is a reason for the unusual packaging design.

Packaging Design
Crocs logo and. new mascot

Move over Duolingo, there’s a new brand mascot in town

By Natalie Fear Published

Niles the Crocs crocodile has won my heart.

Branding
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Art

Paramount's Golden Axe animation is an affront to the best sword and sorcery game of 1989

By Joe Foley Published

Does nostalgic animation have to mean meta comedy?

Animation
three mechanical pencils on an angle on an orange background

The best mechanical pencils for drawing and writing

By Tom May Last updated

The best mechanical pencils for drawing and writing enable you to create with precision.

Art Supplies
Studio Ghibli films

Studio Ghibli has no plan, isn't anti-AI after all, and doesn't know what Miyazaki is up to other than that he turns up for work every day

By Joe Foley Published

It sounds like chaos, but that's what makes it the opposite of Disney.

Animation
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3D

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

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

Video Game Design
Nvidia AI Blueprint for 3D object generation

How AI is reshaping the 3D creative pipeline

By Paul Hatton Published

Sponsored by Revopoint

AI is reshaping 3D creative pipelines and if artists are to stay ahead of the curve, they'll need to know how recent changes affect their workflows

3D
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Branding & Advertising

Crocs logo and. new mascot

Move over Duolingo, there’s a new brand mascot in town

By Natalie Fear Published

Niles the Crocs crocodile has won my heart.

Branding
Amazon logo and supposed Amazon VGT3 logo

Amazon's wanton destruction of rare books is a betrayal of the brand's origins

By Joe Foley Last updated

Fahrenheit 451 isn't a great look for the "Earth's biggest bookstore".

Branding
Coyote vs Acme advert showing a piano fallen on a parked car

These clever Coyote Vs Acme ads are stopping traffic

By Joe Foley Published

Acme's catastrophic products have smashed their way into the real world.

Advertising
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Video Game Design & Gaming

Old Snake and Snake in the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 key art

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 review – 18 years later, MGS4 still feels like an event

By Ian Dean Published

We don't really get games this gloriously excessive anymore, while Peace Maker and Ghost Babel make it a deep-cut collection worth playing.

Gaming
Characters in GTA 6

GTA 6's leak exposes the uncomfortable truth about digital-only games

By Ian Dean Published

When a game as big as Grand Theft Auto VI exists almost entirely as a digital product, what happens to the art, history and ownership when the publisher controls the files?

Gaming
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AI

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

By Joe Foley Published

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

AI
Camera phone photos of the solar eclipse

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

By Joe Foley Published

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

AI
Queen The game album cover and AI-generated version

Sir Brian May gives Queen fans a fright with bizarre AI tribute band

By Joe Foley Published

The guitar legend wants AI to bite the dust.

AI Art
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Technology

What RAM crisis? B&H Photo has up to $400 off Apple's most powerful MacBook Pros

By Joe Foley Published

For video editing, 3D art or AI development, these huge deals on M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBooks have you covered.

Tech
A selection of IEM and audio equipment.

4 of my top-rated budget earphones are on sale right now!

By Beren Neale Published

From $27 wireless earbuds to $70 wired detail-monsters, this summer sale is really impressive.

Headphones & Earbuds
Urevo treadmill under desk

Help! I'm instantly addicted to my new under desk treadmill

By Georgia Coggan Published

The Urevo CyberPad for Office is a revelation – once I'd mastered typing and walking.

Chairs & Desks
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Creative Inspiration

Backpacks

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

By Natalie Fear Published

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

Fashion
A t-shirt printing setup.

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

By Beren Neale Published

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

Digital Crafting
Back to School stationery

Get the luxury look with stationery starting from $10

By Natalie Fear Published

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

Fashion
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More Creativity Unleashed

Old Snake and Snake in the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 key art

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 review – 18 years later, MGS4 still feels like an event

By Ian Dean Published

We don't really get games this gloriously excessive anymore, while Peace Maker and Ghost Babel make it a deep-cut collection worth playing.

Gaming
A Court of Thorns and Roses cover vs A Court of Splintered Harmony cover

The new ACOTAR book covers are giving 2016

By Natalie Fear Published

Sarah J. Maas reveals new gradient designs.

Books
Characters in GTA 6

GTA 6's leak exposes the uncomfortable truth about digital-only games

By Ian Dean Published

When a game as big as Grand Theft Auto VI exists almost entirely as a digital product, what happens to the art, history and ownership when the publisher controls the files?

Gaming