Design

Sour Patch Kids billboards
New Sour Patch Kids billboard destroys Oreo (literally)

By Natalie Fear Published

It gives a new meaning to taking down the competition.

Advertising
Lala Creams packaging design with space to write on the label what's inside the pot
How a brand turned a beloved Mexican meme into a viral packaging design

By Joe Foley Published

Lala turned a cultural habit into a viral hit.

Packaging Design
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Art

Mickey Mouse, dressed in his Sorcerer’s Apprentice costume from Fantasia, poses beside a giant blue sorcerer’s hat sculpture with a sparkling D23 logo outside the Anaheim Convention Center
Frozen 3, Incredibles 3, Coco 2 and another live-action remake

By Tom May Published

Frozen 3, Incredibles 3, Coco 2 and yet another live-action remake: D23 showed a creative giant playing it painfully safe.

Animation
Digital character art
“This began as a portrait study from reference before evolving into freeform exploration. I pushed the image even further with fantastical elements”

By ImagineFX staff Published

Discover concept artist Alex Huneycutt's story-driven characters and environments.

Digital Art
The best drawing tablets in 2026: fully tested for all kinds of digital artists and budgets

By Ian Dean Last updated

Our expert reviewers compare the best drawing tablets, including pen tablets, pen displays and pen computers.

Digital Art
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3D

3D modelling tips
3 steps to fix an unnatural joint rotation in your 3D model

By Antony Ward Published

It’s simple to edit the rotational axes for joints to achieve the desired orientation and movement.

3D
Wait, the best multicolour 3D printer for beginners is now even cheaper than it was in Amazon's Prime Day sale earlier this week!

By Joe Foley Published

The Anycubic Kobra X has $160 off an is now just $299.99.

3D Printing
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Branding & Advertising

Sour Patch Kids billboards
New Sour Patch Kids billboard destroys Oreo (literally)

By Natalie Fear Published

It gives a new meaning to taking down the competition.

Advertising
The Coca-Cola rebrand is still causing confusion three months on

By Joe Foley Published

Design fail or all part of the plan?

Fonts & Typography
Torcal
Electric cars are killing the joy of driving, but sonic design is here to save it

By Natalie Fear Published

DLMDD’s Max De Lucia discusses the importance of sound in EV design.

Branding
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Video Game Design & Gaming

screens of a side scrolling horror video game
Silver Pines review: this inky horror debut is one of the year’s most original games

By Ian Dean Published

Twin Peaks meets Resident Evil in 2D, with a Mike Mignola feel; it's near perfect.

Gaming
Screens from a horror game
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival review: visually inventive, risky and authentic, but has its limitations

By Ian Dean Published

Dresses its familiarity in faithfully grotesque design.

Gaming
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AI

A close-up of the AI-generated Dolly Parton and Tim Curry cartoon, showing their legs and costumes among heavenly clouds, with Brendan Loper’s “BLOPER” signature reproduced in the bottom right corner.
Now AI isn't just faking art, it's faking artists' signatures as well

By Tom May Published

ChatGPT has been making fake New Yorker cartoons

AI Art
AI in filmmaking
Why ‘boring’ AI is Hollywood’s best bet

By Natalie Fear Published

The technology could be the industry's secret weapon – just not how you'd expect.

AI
Fanta's AI slop Halloween advert is a real horror show

By Joe Foley Published

Is it even worse than the Coca-Cola Christmas advert?

AI
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Technology

Xiaomi 17T Pro
I'm a creative professional, and the Xiaomi 17T Pro is one of the best camera phones ever made

By Paul Hatton Published

Performs well and looks great - what's not to love?

Phones & Tablets
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max 2026
Tested: The Mac Studio M5 Max claims its crown as the best of all Apple computers

By Ian Evenden Published

The king of all desktop Macs is now more regal.

Desktops
Microsoft surface laptop
The new Microsoft Surface Ultra is literally built for multi-disciplinary creatives

By Georgia Coggan Published

Price confirmed, and pre-orders open.

Laptops
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Creative Inspiration

Two small craft cutting machines
Cricut Joy 2 vs Cricut Joy: which compact cutting machine should you buy?

By Julie Dean Published

Cricut's smallest machine has been redesigned, so we compare the Joy 2 with the original Joy to see which one deserves a spot on your desk.

Digital Crafting
xTool M2 Color Craft
xTool's fancy inkjet colour laser is 37% off for Prime Day

By Beth Nicholls Published

This laser cutter and engraver is 37% off, an absolute steal for crafters looking for a 2-in-1 tool. It can laser and inkjet print for colourful wood crafts.

Digital Crafting
Cricut collection
Cricut isn’t playing around this Prime Day - save over 40% on top machines

By Beth Nicholls Published

Crafters assemble - The Cricut Explore 5 Deluxe bundle is just £212.99

Digital Crafting
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More Creativity Unleashed

Netflix TV home screen, with pill-shaped menu buttons including a new Games tab and a Squid Game banner in a rounded card above a “Continue Watching”
All streaming platforms will eventually run ads, and here’s why

By Tom May Published

The dream of streaming is turning into a nightmare.

Movies & TV Shows
screens of a side scrolling horror video game
Silver Pines review: this inky horror debut is one of the year’s most original games

By Ian Dean Published

Twin Peaks meets Resident Evil in 2D, with a Mike Mignola feel; it's near perfect.

Gaming
Chloé Templeman headshot
"Creativity isn’t a job you clock out of": 5 questions with Chloé Templeman

By Natalie Fear Published

Pearlfisher's executive creative director discusses pet peeves and the 24/7 drive of the creative mind.

Creative Careers