Design

A mock up of a Cybertruck as a gravestone
The Cybertruck is dead – what went wrong?

By Ian Dean Published

Elon Musk is winding down production, and I won’t be shedding a tear.

Product Design
The three main Apple iPads.
These early Black Friday iPad deals have changed my go-to iPad recommendation

By Beren Neale Published

I've used all three of these models, but today there's only one that I think is right for 80% of users.

Product Design
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Art

Some of the best-rated markers for art are reduced by up to 26% for Black Friday

By Joe Foley Published

Ohuhu's sets are a Creative Bloq favourite, suitable for both kids and pro artists.

Art Supplies
Colourful screens and behind-the-scenes art from Warner Bros. Pictures Animation The Hat in the Hat (2026) animated film
“If we loved him, we had a movie”: the directors who had to make the Cat in the Hat likeable

By Ian Dean Published

Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja on reinventing a book everyone thinks they know, and the one problem that could have sunk the whole film.

Animation
Three drawing tablets on coloured backgrounds
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

Nvidia DLSS 5 AI in Hogwarts Legacy is the opposite of what people expected

By Joe Foley last updated

Did the backlash make Nvidia nerf the AI tech?

3D
Illustration of a woman holding a tape player and cartoon creatures
Cassette Beasts 2002 is Pokemon in a Zone 6 suburb, with no Paddington and not a wizard in sight

By Alan Wen Published

A Brighton studio of Northerners, a 25-hour RPG and a free game engine. It’s set in 2002, so nobody has a smartphone.

Video Game Design
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Branding & Advertising

still from e.l.f. Christmas ad
e.l.f.’s stop-motion Christmas ad is a win for human creativity

By Natalie Fear Published

Apartment D Films’ Cami Kwan discusses the intricate process behind the handcrafted film.

Advertising
Apple logo
The Apple Logo: a history

By Joe Foley last updated

The first Apple logo was... not at all like Apple.

Logos & Icons
Dior Christmas advert 2026
Dior's Christmas ad is the opposite to Prada's classy animation

By Natalie Fear Published

An all star cast and leading director aren’t enough to distract eagle eyed critics.

Advertising
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Video Game Design & Gaming

Retro game consoles on coloured backgrounds, including the Evercade Nexus, Evercade VS-R and Atari 2600+
I've been writing about games since 1998: These are the best retro game consoles on sale today

By Ian Dean last updated

The best retro game consoles enable you to play the greatest games. But which is the best for you?

Gaming
A black retro game handheld, the Evercade Nexus
Evercade Nexus review: Banjo-Kazooie and Doom make this retro handheld a must-have

By Ian Dean Published

It's a Rare thing.

Gaming
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AI

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

By Joe Foley Published

Nobody's immune to the impact.

AI
Woman holding a phone with Spotify logo in background
The Spotify AI remixing controversy is about more than just music

By Joe Foley Published

Visual artists should also be concerned.

AI
A drawing of a crow becomes a 3D model in a Maxon AI video
Maxon teases another AI tool, and artists aren't happy, despite not knowing what it does yet

By Ian Dean Published

A potential new tool for Cinema 4D is raising more questions about the direction of creative software.

AI
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Technology

A selection of the main iPad models on a tricolour background.
Which is the best iPad to buy right now? After 16 years of using them, this is our take

By Tom May Published

Discover whether you need a basic iPad, Air, Pro or mini.

Phones & Tablets
Three tablets on a colour background, a Samsung Galaxy Tab, Lenovo Idea Tab Pro, and Huion Kamvas Pad 12
The best tablets with a stylus pen for drawing and note-taking

By Ian Dean last updated

Our expert compares the best tablets with a stylus included for taking notes and art.

Phones & Tablets
THINKYA JA-310R CD player
Finally, a CD player that doesn’t look like a plastic Y2K nightmare

By Natalie Fear Published

Get 15% off the ultimate IT GIRL home accessory.

Tech
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Creative Inspiration

"More than an absence of colour": 4 artists reveal the keys to working in black and white

By Dominic Carter Published

The creative possibilities are endless if you know how to approach it.

Creative Inspiration
Horse optical illusion
This 'black' horse optical illusion is even more baffling than the colour changing dress

By Georgia Coggan Published

It's the second most confusing horse illusion I've ever seen.

Optical Illusions
Halloween crafts with Cricut
How to make these easy Halloween crafts with Cricut

By Beth Nicholls Published

Glow-in-the-dark vinyl might be my new favourite material

Digital Crafting
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More Creativity Unleashed

Retro game consoles on coloured backgrounds, including the Evercade Nexus, Evercade VS-R and Atari 2600+
I've been writing about games since 1998: These are the best retro game consoles on sale today

By Ian Dean last updated

The best retro game consoles enable you to play the greatest games. But which is the best for you?

Gaming
A black retro game handheld, the Evercade Nexus
Evercade Nexus review: Banjo-Kazooie and Doom make this retro handheld a must-have

By Ian Dean Published

It's a Rare thing.

Gaming
Zelda remake screens
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time reviews are in, and critics agree on one thing

By Ian Dean Published

Nintendo has worked its magic on a 28-year-old classic.

Gaming