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The TikTok logo: history and inspiration

Joe Foley last updated 6 January 26

Discover the hidden meaning behind the TikTok logo.

I just discovered this drawing robot for kids (with 25% off)

Beth Nicholls published 6 January 26

It's designed to inspire creativity and build artistic skills.

Huion’s Kamvas 22 (Gen 3) fixes the small frustrations of mid-range drawing tablets

Ian Dean published 6 January 26

The CES 2026 reveal brings 2.5K and 90Hz to an affordable tablet.

This Pininfarina design turned my favourite digital frame into something special

Ian Dean published 6 January 26

InkPoster's CES 2026 reveal is pure luxury.

Amazon's new art TV is coming for the Samsung Frame

Beth Nicholls published 6 January 26

The Ember Artline range offers free art with no subscription necessary.

This technique for making 2D pixel art look 3D is blowing people's minds

Joe Foley published 6 January 26

Learn sprite stacking in 1 minute.

Lego Smart Brick

Lego has made a new type of Smart Brick that can...quack?

Beth Nicholls published 6 January 26

It's a modern take on interactive screenless play, and I love it.

Why Big Hops avoids classic 3D platformer clichés to feel genuinely new

Alan Wen published 6 January 26

Luckshot Games' Chris Wade explains why the team rejected retro-level design (but kept the Zelda influence).

Huion’s Kamvas 22 (Gen 3) fixes the small frustrations of mid-range drawing tablets The CES 2026 reveal brings 2.5K and 90Hz to an affordable tablet.

This technique for making 2D pixel art look 3D is blowing people's minds Learn sprite stacking in 1 minute.

Lego Smart Brick

Lego has made a new type of Smart Brick that can...quack? It's a modern take on interactive screenless play, and I love it.

I already hate OpenAI's 'iPhone killer' device Have we learned nothing from the Rabbit R1?

Design

Second place really doesn't look good on Tesla

By Tom May published 6 January 26

Elon's company faces a complete identity crisis.

Branding

New BMW Alpina logo is a sleek nod to the past

By Rosie Hilder published 5 January 26

The two brands are finally joining forces, but is their logo any good?

Logos & Icons

Art

Check out this self-taught artist's perfectly ugly take on Beetlejuice

By ImagineFX staff published 6 January 26

Youyou Wta designs characters inspired by comics and cartoons.

Digital Art

How Zootopia 2 became Disney's biggest animated movie ever

By Joe Foley published 6 January 26

Six reasons why the sequel became such a hit.

Animation

Former Disney and Pixar creative reveals the secret to super smooth animation

By Joe Foley published 4 January 26

It's all about the extremes.

Animation

3D

I finally get the Labubu hype if I can play Doom on its face

By Joe Foley published 5 January 26

The popular toy finally has a purpose in life.

Video Game Design

Apple's Vision Pro crisis goes from bad to worse

By Daniel John published 5 January 26

The company's headset upset continues.

VR & AR

Branding & Advertising

Second place really doesn't look good on Tesla

By Tom May published 6 January 26

Elon's company faces a complete identity crisis.

Branding

New BMW Alpina logo is a sleek nod to the past

By Rosie Hilder published 5 January 26

The two brands are finally joining forces, but is their logo any good?

Logos & Icons

The one design trend I want to see more of in 2026

By Tom May last updated 5 January 26

The typography on these posters fills me with joy

Fonts & Typography

Video Game Design & Gaming

The XRocker Battlebunk XL is a big desk with a bed attached to it

By Erlingur Einarsson published 25 December 25

With space for gaming and creativity, this high sleeper bed is desk first, storage second, oh and also a comfortable sleeping place.

Gaming

This ultraportable MSI laptop styles the most famous wave in art

By Erlingur Einarsson published 24 December 25

And with 500ドル wiped off, the MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Ukiyoe Edition looks even more tempting.

Gaming

AI

The wildest AI art moments of the year

By Tom May published 1 January 26

2025 was the year AI stopped playing nice.

AI can't replicate empathy, and that's why it won't win

By Muriel Schildknecht published 28 December 25

It should push us to be more human.

Hilarious 'bloopers reel' shows the problem with the Coca-Cola and McDonald's AI Christmas ads

By Joe Foley published 27 December 25

AI can't make a holiday tearjerker.

AI Art

Technology

Our favourite tech of 2025 that's still worth buying in 2026

By Max Slater-Robins published 6 January 26

From the Switch 2 to budget drawing tablets, there's something for every creative here.

Laptops

The best laptops for graphic design, fully tested and recommended for every workflow

By Erlingur Einarsson last updated 5 January 26

Boost your creativity with the best laptops for graphic design.

Laptops

These new 350ドル gaming headphones use spatial tech from a 5,000ドル model

By Beren Neale published 5 January 26

SLAM tech and 80-hour battery meet pro-grade drivers.

Headphones & Earbuds

Creative Inspiration

Why doing nothing is good for creativity

By Steve Brouwers published 1 January 26

In an extract from his book Boost Your Creativity, Steve Brouwers argues why rest and relaxation are the creative's best friend.

Creative Inspiration

The joy of hangovers: why the morning after the night before is my favourite time to be creative

By Tom May published 1 January 26

It might sound weird, but I'm not alone.

Creative Inspiration

This astounding optical illusion disappears in a blink

By Natalie Fear published 30 December 25

The Troxler Effect has blown my mind.

Optical Illusions

More Creativity Unleashed

“Every curve and shape is a choice, not decoration,” Shaqa Bovand on the art of Arabic type design

By Tommy Taylor published 4 January 26

F37 Foundry designer reveals the differences between calligraphy and type design.

Creative Careers

Who are you in 2026? How to update your personal brand in a post-AI landscape

By Tom May published 3 January 26

Personal branding is becoming vital, if you want to stay in work.

Creative Careers

Why going viral is no longer the goal

By Ashray Urs published 2 January 26

Virality is over. Here's how to gain a steady, engaged audience in 2026.

Creative Careers