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Think creative investment is essential for success? Prove it

Kate Watts published 15 October 25

Here's how to convince your brand to spend on design.

Erm, apparently the Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro is turning... pink?

Georgia Coggan published 15 October 25

This was not on my Apple launch bingo card.

Time Magazine MUST be trolling Trump with its awful new cover image

Daniel John published 15 October 25

It is, in his words, "really weird".

Brand Impact Awards 2025: all the winners revealed

Rosie Hilder last updated 15 October 25

Explore the winners of our annual celebration of the best branding in the world.

The MTV logo history: how an '80s icon became a pop culture legend

Natalie Fear published 15 October 25

We look back at the music channel's 40-year logo evolution.

10 ways to get better at figure drawing

Joshua Black published 15 October 25

Artist and tutor Joshua Black's top tips for better drawings of human anatomy.

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls' fusion of anime and comic book visuals blows away the Marvel fighting games of Capcom's past

Alan Wen published 15 October 25

Hands-on with Arc System Works' stylised Unreal 5 tag fighter at Evo France.

The cutest power bank ever is 30% off today

Beth Nicholls published 14 October 25

It looks like a little robot and even has a face.

The MTV logo history: how an '80s icon became a pop culture legend We look back at the legendary music channel's 40-year evolution.

10 ways to get better at figure drawing Artist and tutor Joshua Black's top tips for better drawings of human anatomy.

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls' fusion of anime and comic book visuals blows away the Marvel fighting games of Capcom's past Hands-on with Arc System Works' stylised Unreal 5 tag fighter at Evo France.

The iPhone 17 Pro is tempting this Android user to the dark side It's expensive, but this smooth and polished iPhone is a winner for anyone serious about photography and video on their phone.

Design

Apple TV drops “vibrant new identity” – but it's already confusing fans

By Natalie Fear published 14 October 25

RIP Apple TV+, hello Apple TV (again).

Logos & Icons

6 ways brands missed the mark on Taylor Swift's orange moment

By Rosie Hilder published 14 October 25

Dos and don'ts for brands to capitalise on viral moments.

Branding

Art

How to make video game concept art using Blender

By ZiYuan Wang published 14 October 25

Virtuos and Tencent Games artist ZiYuan Wang shows his creative process for creating an environment concept.

Digital Art

JD Vance triggered by removable graffiti stickers in Cathedral

By Natalie Fear published 14 October 25

The Dean of Canterbury has defended the artwork.

Art

I swapped my iPad Pro for a Lenovo Idea Tab on a long-haul flight – here’s what happened

By Ian Dean published 13 October 25

Is the Lenovo Idea Tab the best budget sketching tablet for travel?

Digital Art

3D

Bambu Lab unveils new P2S 3D printer

By Beth Nicholls published 14 October 25

It redefines the P1-series legacy with H-series upgrades.

3D Printing

DrainSim is an Unreal Engine 5 game about unblocking drains, and it looks amazing

By Joe Foley published 14 October 25

Finally a practical use for advanced water physics.

Video Game Design

Branding & Advertising

Apple TV drops “vibrant new identity” – but it's already confusing fans

By Natalie Fear published 14 October 25

RIP Apple TV+, hello Apple TV (again).

Logos & Icons

6 ways brands missed the mark on Taylor Swift's orange moment

By Rosie Hilder published 14 October 25

Dos and don'ts for brands to capitalise on viral moments.

Branding

Someone dreamt up a logo for garlic and the reactions are hilarious

By Natalie Fear last updated 13 October 25

"Anyone who dislikes it is self reporting they are a vampire”.

Logos & Icons

Video Game Design & Gaming

I was skeptical about the redesigned Evercade EXP-R, until I finally tried it

By Ian Dean published 12 October 25

This remains one of the best ways to play games of the '80s and '90s.

Gaming

This classic retro zombie game just got a glossy Nvidia RTX makeover

By Joe Foley published 10 October 25

Left 4 Dead 2's No Mercy looks... shiny.

Gaming

AI

Could DC Comics' anti-AI stance mark a tide change against AI slop?

By Joe Foley published 14 October 25

"We recoil from what feels fake," the comic publisher's president says.

AI Art

'It doesn’t matter how good AI is if your idea is terrible,' Jonas Hegi on using AI for Nike, Apple and more

By Rosie Hilder published 13 October 25

Builders Club co-founder explores the role of humans in a digital world.

Could this iPhone Nano Banana camera finally make AI photography a thing?

By Joe Foley published 11 October 25

The Caira is designed to make everyone a content creator.

AI Art

Technology

Get a free M-Pencil Pro with the new Huawei MatePad 12 X

By Joe Foley published 13 October 25

Save 129ドル.99 with this massive launch deal on a tablet for digital drawing and note taking.

Tech

The newest iPad Air is still super cheap – this 25% discount can't last

By Georgia Coggan published 13 October 25

Our favourite iPad for digital artists remains at a rock bottom price.

Phones & Tablets

The BenQ MA320U is simply a perfect monitor

By Rachael Penn published 11 October 25

This 32-inch, 4K monitor is designed for Mac users, but is perfect for all creatives.

Tech

Creative Inspiration

Virgin's empowering billboard ads are a refreshing take on grindset fitness

By Natalie Fear published 13 October 25

The brand is ditching toxic health tropes.

Advertising

KitKat wants you to be ruder to AI

By Natalie Fear published 11 October 25

But there's a good reason behind it.

Advertising

Run – this might be the best Cricut deal I've ever seen

By Beth Nicholls published 8 October 25

The Maker 3 Mega Bundle is 66% off for Prime Day at only 249ドル.

Digital Crafting

More Creativity Unleashed

I was skeptical about the redesigned Evercade EXP-R, until I finally tried it

By Ian Dean published 12 October 25

This remains one of the best ways to play games of the '80s and '90s.

Gaming

Decades later, TRON’s Oscar snub feels oddly prophetic

By Ian Dean published 11 October 25

TRON: Ares is here, but the original still speaks louder on AI and the future of filmmaking.

VFX

How to create an online portfolio: Steps to curating your own corner of the web

By Beth Nicholls last updated 10 October 25

Want to show off your work online? We digest the methods involved with creating an online portfolio.

Portfolios