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YouTube finally explains its subtle logo redesign

Daniel John published 18 February 25

The brand has a new palette.

Best game development software; logos for game development software

The best game development software to learn how to make a video game

Paul Hatton last updated 18 February 25

The best game software for beginners, hobbyists and professionals.

Best monitors for programming - BenQ/LG/ViewSonic

The best monitors for programming

Tom May last updated 18 February 25

Discover the best monitors for programming today.

The YouTube logo: a history

Joe Foley last updated 18 February 25

The YouTube logo history and evolution provides a lesson in restrained design.

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii review; a pirate kicks a monkey

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii review: not quite gold, but definitely still shiny

Jess Kinghorn published 18 February 25

Seaworthy shenanigans that go down easier than that inelegant name.

As Ever website

Meghan Markle's classy rebrand shines in its simplicity

Natalie Fear published 18 February 25

As Ever is a stylish evolution for the brand.

A render created in Blender showing a girl surrounded by cassettes

I can't believe this Blender scene isn't real

Joe Foley published 18 February 25

The 3D render looks like an photograph for a retro album cover.

Behind the scenes images from the making of a stop motion animation for Humane World for Animals

You have to see how the adorable animals were made for this stunning animation

Joe Foley published 18 February 25

Behind the scenes of Humane World for Animals' beautiful hybrid stop-motion film.

YouTube finally explains its subtle logo redesign The brand has a new palette.

As Ever website — Meghan Markle's classy rebrand shines in its simplicity As Ever is a stylish evolution for the brand.

A render created in Blender showing a girl surrounded by cassettes — I can't believe this Blender scene isn't real The 3D render looks like an photograph for a retro album cover.

Behind the scenes images from the making of a stop motion animation for Humane World for Animals — I can't believe how the animals were made for this stunning new ad Behind the scenes of Humane World for Animals' beautiful hybrid stop-motion film.

Graphic Design

James B. Beam Distilling Company's Old Gran-Dad 16yr packaging

Pre-prohibition aesthetics meet contemporary style in this slick bottle design

By Natalie Fear published 18 February 25

Old Grand-Dad bourbon is a masterclass in legacy-led design.

Packaging Design

Your thoughts on the Fantastic 4 AI poster allegations

By Joe Foley published 17 February 25

AI slop or Photoshop fail? This is what you told us.

Digital Art

23 of the best ZBrush tutorials

By Craig Stewart last updated 18 February 25

Improve your 3D sculpting abilities with the best ZBrush tutorials on the web.

Digital Art Software

Wicked concept art; a painting of a monkey's face

31 pieces of spellbinding Wicked concept art, from flying monkeys to the epic Emerald City

By Ian Dean published 15 February 25

I'm bewitched by ILM and John M. Chu's vision for Wicked's design.

Best animation software; logos for animation software on a pink background

The best animation software: reviewed and tested for 2D and 3D artists

By Ian Dean last updated 14 February 25

The best animation software for beginners, hobbyists and professionals.

3D

Clair Obscur Expedition 33; fantasy characters float in a dark sky, a god-like creature is seen in the distance amidst lighting and flames

Using Unreal Engine 5 “can be a trap”, says the dev behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

By Lewis Packwood published 18 February 25

Sandfall Interactive found there were pros and cons to moving onto UE5, as "people expect AAA quality on all aspects".

Video Game Design

Dreams of Another rewrites the rules for Shoot 'em up games, and it looks mesmerising

By Joe Foley published 16 February 25

The art style is majestic.

Video Game Design

Branding & Advertising

Liverpool FC debuts slick new look inspired by iconic mascot

By Natalie Fear published 17 February 25

The Liver bird’s legacy inspires unexpected design details.

Capital One’s controversial new logo faces out of this world design comparisons

By Natalie Fear published 17 February 25

"Star Trek has entered the chat….”

Everyone's saying this classic Nintendo console logo is the best ever

By Georgia Coggan last updated 17 February 25

It even has an optical illusion.

Film & VFX

Creatives weigh in on Disney's DEI cancellation

By Joe Foley published 17 February 25

Your opinions on what it means for the future of animation.

Movies & TV Shows

Making the visual design of The Brutalist; a man sits in a shadowed room

"There was a sense of scale and grandeur about every shot": How we made the ethereal visual design of The Brutalist

By Ian Dean published 15 February 25

Film colourist Máté Ternyik reveals how the Oscar-nominated movie built its unique aesthetic.

Adobe launches the first AI video generator that's genuinely useful

By Joe Foley published 12 February 25

Firefly Video could be a game changer for VFX and video editing.

Video Game Design & Gaming

Hybrid e-reader game console design puts a delightful twist on a retro format

By Joe Foley published 14 February 25

Choose your own adventure – and make your own game.

Avowed review; a skeleton warrior with flora growing from it, holding a sword

Avowed review

By Alan Wen published 13 February 25

A skeleton holding a sword, stood in smoke, flowers grow from its skull

AI

Do you think that Fantastic Four poster was made with AI? Join the conversation

By Georgia Coggan published 11 February 25

We want to know what you think.

Christie's first AI art auction provokes fierce debate – and it's hard to pick a side

By Joe Foley published 10 February 25

Artists are protesting, but have they chosen the wrong fight?

I'm obsessed with an OpenAI o3-generated image to ASCII art converter

By Joe Foley published 5 February 25

The tool took just an hour to make, apparently.

Technology

The three best office chairs for back pain relief.

The best office chairs for back pain: tested and reviewed after months of use

By Beren Neale last updated 18 February 25

We've tried and tested the best ergonomic chairs and best office chair for back pain.

The MacBook Air (M2) is set next to text: 'Huge savings'.

The best Presidents' Day laptop deal? My pick is a 16GB MacBook Air for under $800

By Beren Neale published 17 February 25

It's come a week early, but a $200 discount is a a $200 discount!

Three of the best monitors for graphic artists on a green background

The best monitors for graphic artists

By Beren Neale last updated 17 February 25

Boost your accuracy with the best monitors for graphic artists.

Professional Development

canvas painting for beginners

How to start painting on canvas

By Rob Lunn last updated 14 February 25

Get started with our pro guide to canvas painting for beginners.

Artistic Tips & Techniques

8 expert tips for creating a killer design portfolio

By Tom May published 13 February 25

Get hired by crafting the perfect portfolio.

What do you wish you'd known as a beginner graphic designer? - We asked the experts

By Jon Stapley published 12 February 25

Discover our 11 top tips on making it as a graphic designer.

Creative Careers

Creative Inspiration

Flexispot E9 standing desk

FlexiSpot E9 review: strong and stable standing desk offers plenty of workspace

By Rachael Penn published 17 February 25

FlexiSpot E9 Standing Desk FlexiSpot has produced another WFH game-changer.

FlexiSpot E9 Standing Desk

Creative ads should be for life, not just the Super Bowl

By John Roescher published 9 February 25

Why can't we have Super Bowl quality ads all year round?

An elegoo Mercury + V3

Elegoo Mercury Plus V3 review: wash & cure machine makes 3D printing neater

By Rob Redman published 6 February 25

The perfect solution for post-processing even larger resin 3D prints.

Digital Crafting

More Creativity Unleashed

Creatives weigh in on Disney's DEI cancellation

By Joe Foley published 17 February 25

Your opinions on what it means for the future of animation.

Movies & TV Shows

Making the visual design of The Brutalist; a man sits in a shadowed room

"There was a sense of scale and grandeur about every shot": How we made the ethereal visual design of The Brutalist

By Ian Dean published 15 February 25

Film colourist Máté Ternyik reveals how the Oscar-nominated movie built its unique aesthetic.

Hybrid e-reader game console design puts a delightful twist on a retro format

By Joe Foley published 14 February 25

Choose your own adventure – and make your own game.

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