Latest articles by Ian Failes
2025’s crafting trends are all about self care and community
Michael’s launches its first-ever Creativity Trend Report.
Yahoo's tsunami billboard is all kinds of horrifying
It's recently reappeared on Reddit.
Create a bizarre baby sculpture in ZBrush
Character artist Oliver Schümann brings a creepy bust to life in ZBrush, plus Substance 3D Painter, RizomUV, KeyShot and Photoshop
MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo review: portable but not powerful
The MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo is a lightweight Lunar Lake laptop that lacks performance.
Ubisoft Brazil just aced Assassin’s Creed Shadows marketing with hilarious ad
The retro live-action vibe is genius.
Pop art: 14 artists every designer should know
The most influential pop art artists challenged tradition by using imagery from popular culture.
Unity 6 goes all-in on AI for future updates - and extends platform support
Agentic AI tools aim to speed up game development.
10 pro tips for logo design: The rules for creating a logo
Learn how to design a logo with these top tips for successful branding.
Terrible AI-generated Ark: Aquatica trailer leaves gamers bewildered
What's even the point?
20 popular optical illusions that will blow your mind
Our pick of the best optical illusions will leave you amazed and confused.
Forget Amazon's Spring Sale, Best Buy's Tech Fest has amazing prices on tablets and phones
I've picked out 5 deals that are genuinely good.
My 3 favourite new iClone features, plus how Reallusion helped my animation journey
The latest release of iClone is fast, fun and feature-rich.
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"Everyone thinks they know what a lightsaber looks like, but now I really know," teases the DNEG artist behind Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
There's a secret magic to creating the perfect lightsaber.
The best 3D modelling apps for iPad
Our experts selects the best 3D modelling apps for iPad to sculpt on the move.
Seagate Ultra Compact SSD (STMX1000400) review: small on the outside, big on the inside
A pocket-sized SSD that can keep up with the bigger boys
Savage GDC 2025 billboard ad is revenge for Google Stadia layoffs
Revenge of the Savage Planet lays on the satire.
The best camera phones: the top choices for content creators and quality photos
Discover the best camera phones money can buy, featuring models from Apple, Samsung, Google and more.
Huge Samsung, Google Pixel and Motorola deals at Best Buy right now – phones from $299.99
There are some real bargains to be had here, especially for gamers and content creators.
Assassin's Creed Shadows PS5 review: feudal Japan at its most beautiful
Great care is given to depicting this Japanese open world, though its dual gameplay is more conflicting.
