Design

"Data can be artful" behind the scenes on JKR's award-winning Centersquare identity

By Rosie Hilder published

We talk to the people behind the BIAs Best of Show.

Branding
Tesla Model S

Tesla ordered to rebrand Autopilot amid false advertising claims

By Daniel John published

The company could face a sales ban in California.

Product Design
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Art

Two small landscape paintings and a paintbrush covered in paint

Why Gen Z artists are rediscovering anatomy, gesture and plein air painting in 2026

By Tom May published

Gen Z are starting to choose easels over screens.

Art
Disney characters from Zootopia 2

Warning issued as Zootopia 2 sparks dangerous craze

By Joe Foley last updated

Gary De'Snake is inspiring a fad for snake you shouldn't try at home.

Animation

See the incredible engineering behind Disney's real-life Olaf

By Joe Foley published

Behind-the-scenes videos show how Disney made the Frozen character walk and talk.

Animation
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3D

A 3D illustration of a man in a desert street

How life in São Paulo inspired this artist's award-winning art and animation

By Ian Dean published

“Making art isn’t a choice, it’s how I process life,” says Pedro Conti.

3D Art
A 2026 logo on a cartoon mountain

10 ways 2026 will be a turning point for game design, according to indie devs

By Alan Wen published

From Switch 2 momentum and Steam Machine 2.0, to AI fatigue, GTA 6 shockwaves, and the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 legacy.

Video Game Design
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Branding & Advertising

"Data can be artful" behind the scenes on JKR's award-winning Centersquare identity

By Rosie Hilder published

We talk to the people behind the BIAs Best of Show.

Branding

These powerful ads prove words still matter

By Rosie Hilder published

It feels like we've stepped back in time, and I'm loving it.

Advertising

Saudi Now has the best bilingual workmark I've seen

By Rosie Hilder published

The new identity is full of youthful energy.

Branding
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Video Game Design & Gaming

Retro shooter game with aliens and spaceships

From '80s arcades to retro remasters, Kazuma Kujo explains R-Type’s design legacy

By Ian Dean published

Why this retro game classic remains an influence.

Gaming
Two men stand in a scifi city

MindsEye tops Metacritic’s worst games of 2025 list, raising hard questions for developers

By Ian Dean published

The hype and nostalgia lessons the industry can’t ignore.

Gaming
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AI

AI art direction

Has AI made art directors redundant, or more important than ever?

By Paul Hatton published

AI makes us all art directors, but can we all be art directors?

AI Art
Image from a demo of SpAItial AI Echo AI model that generates 3D spaces

This AI model can turn 2D images into editable 3D worlds

By Joe Foley published

SpAItial AI says Echo can handle real workflows for 3D design.

AI Art
A screenshot of an AI-generated video in which an elderly lady eats a Burger King burger

McDonald's pulled its AI Christmas ad, but its 'actor' won't go away

By Joe Foley published

It's unleashed a demon.

AI Art
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Technology

iPhone Fold render

If the iPhone Fold is this bold, I'm sold

By Daniel John published

Leaked dimensions reveal an unexpected shape.

Phones & Tablets
A laptop on fire with flames covering the keyboard

RAM costs are rising and we’ll be the ones paying for it

By Paul Hatton published

Hey look, another thing AI is messing up for us.

Laptops
Centerhalv Office Chair

Save $100 on IKEA's best-selling office chair

By Beth Nicholls published

Working from home just got comfier (and for only $199).

Chairs & Desks
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Creative Inspiration

Optical illusion

Woah, this optical illusion isn't slanted?

By Georgia Coggan last updated

Straight lines shouldn't cause dizziness.

Optical Illusions
man face in black and white lines

This head-spinning optical illusion is causing mayhem online

By Georgia Coggan published

Is it really rotating? Or are we being duped?

Optical Illusions

4 creative trends for 2026, according to Adobe

By Rosie Hilder published

Here's what's coming next year.

Creative Inspiration
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More Creativity Unleashed

Retro shooter game with aliens and spaceships

From '80s arcades to retro remasters, Kazuma Kujo explains R-Type’s design legacy

By Ian Dean published

Why this retro game classic remains an influence.

Gaming
Festive gift guide: Kid's edition

Festive gift guide: Kid's edition (cool tech isn't only for grown ups)

By Beth Nicholls published

Looking for some gifts or gadgets to impress little ones? I've got you covered.

Entertainment
Unusual Xmas gift collection

Last-minute shopper? These unusual gifts will arrive before Xmas

By Beth Nicholls published

From Captain America's Shield to Pac-Man pixel lights, something is bound to be a winner here.

Entertainment