Design

An image of a purple dragon logo from Dragon Lawyers with an explosion in the background

Law firm has case rejected... because of a logo

By Joe Foley published

A judge saw red with the firm's "juvenile" dragon watermark.

Logos & Icons
iPod 5th generation

Apple design was unbeatable in the noughties (and I wish we could go back)

By Daniel John published

Today's iPhones have nothing on yesterday's iPods.

Product Design
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Art

Improve your figure drawing by discovering the body's hidden structures

By Charlie Pickard published

Learning to seek out and express the human body’s structures is the key to unlocking a new level in your artwork

Traditional Art
Robbie Williams next to art

"Tonight is about you telling me how f***ing amazing my art is": Robbie Williams launched a new art show – here's what happened inside the room

By Georgia Coggan last updated

Robbie's show is called Radical Honesty, and it is exactly what is says on the label.

Art

"Each time you watch the ad, you smile": Aardman on the Thatcher's Juicy Apple ad

By James Clarke published

Director Dan Binns and producer Joseph Bell reveal how they created the unique 2D animation style.

2D Animation
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3D

Gabriel Lebel Bernier 3D art of the week

“It was the really loud, cheesy and retro look that hooked me in” – this 3D artist updated a retro Japanese sci-fi classic

By 3D World staff published

3D art of the week: Gabriel Lebel Bernier.

3D Art
Mouse Work game interview for Nintendo Switch 2; screens from a Nintendo Switch 2 game of mice in a pixel art puzzle world

How an inspired gamble on Nintendo Switch 2's mouse controls led to party game Mouse Work

By Alan Wen published

Nitrome's Mat Annal reveals how one of the best-looking Switch 2 launch games came about.

Video Game Design
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Branding & Advertising

An image of a purple dragon logo from Dragon Lawyers with an explosion in the background

Law firm has case rejected... because of a logo

By Joe Foley published

A judge saw red with the firm's "juvenile" dragon watermark.

Logos & Icons

How a fun rebrand and a new mascot boosted this brand's reputation tenfold

By Rosie Hilder published

Say hello to Andi the hand.

Branding
A side profile of Pope Francis with a super-imposed image of a tomb reading 'Franciscvs' featuring bad kerning

The Pope's tomb was not on my design debate bingo card for 2025

By Daniel John published

Kerning. Is. Important.

Fonts & Typography
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Video Game Design & Gaming

Nintendo Virtual Game Key Card

Dear Nintendo, stop trying to make Game-Key Cards happen

By Beth Nicholls published

I can't get my head around this Nintendo Switch Game-Key Card nonsense.

Gaming
Nintendo Switch 2 Direct

How to Preorder the Nintendo Switch 2

By Beth Nicholls last updated

Nintendo Switch 2 stock seems to be fluctuating, but we're tracking it all so that you don't have to.

Gaming
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AI

Apple Intelligence on a MacBook, iPad and iPhone

Is the internal nickname for Apple's AI team a bit harsh?

By Joe Foley published

Its approach may have protected the brand from even more controversies.

AI

This artist was huge in the '80s. Now, he's taught AI to steal his style

By Joe Foley published

After decades of appropriating pop culture imagery, David Salle now poaches from his own work.

AI Art

Adobe Concept AI is now Firefly Boards, and you can apply to join the beta

By Joe Foley published

Here's everything you need to know about the new moodboarding tool.

AI
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Technology

Tested: the UGREEN Revodok 6-in-1 USB-C hub is my newest trusty travel companion

By Jacob Little published

This plug and play dock allows you to expand your connectivity across Windows and Mac devices, and is light enough to easily travel with you.

Accessories
A black screen on MacBook

Black screen on MacBook Pro? Here's how to fix it

By Joe Foley last updated

Step-by-step tips for fixing a black screen on MacBook Pro.

Laptops
Apple Mac Studio M4 Max

I've tested the Apple Mac Studio M4 Max, and it's clearly just gotten better

By Ian Evenden published

The M4 Max gives the Mac Studio a power boost

Laptops
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Creative Inspiration

The BLOOMIN8 E-ink art frame.

How Harry Potter inspired an innovative new digital frame design

By Beren Neale published

The secret sauce is its 'dithering algorithm'.

Creative Inspiration
Optical illusion picture of floating cube

Draw your own 'floating cube' optical illusion: an arty party trick and fun creative exercise

By Georgia Coggan published

This video shows you how.

Optical Illusions
Two characters from Aardman Animations adverts

10 adverts you probably didn’t realise were made by Aardman, the creators of Wallace and Gromit

By James Clarke published

From Chewi the Chewitsaurus to Ready Eddie, the animation studio has a long history of work in commercials.

Advertising
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More Creativity Unleashed

different types of printing

A creative's guide to different types of printing

By Dom Carter last updated

Learn about the different types of printing with this guide.

Artistic Tips & Techniques
Screenshot of the DaVince Resolve 19 Interface

DaVinci Resolve 19 (2025) review: A Free Professional-Grade Non-Linear Desktop Video Editor

By Steve Paris last updated

Davinci Resolve is a complex desktop video editor which contains a myriad of professional-level tools, while at the same time, attempts to make it welcoming for newcomers… and all for free.

Video Editing Software
A meme about VFX from Reddit. Text reads: 'Blender artists from YouTube recreating VFX shot from movies'

'Dumb meme' sparks fierce debate about Blender remakes and the cost of VFX

By Joe Foley published

Is it really that easy?

VFX