Design

Nintendo's Game Boy ads were outrageous in the nineties – here are three examples that would never get made today

By Daniel John Published

Is that a ferret down your trousers or are you just pleased to see these ads?

Print Design & Publishing
Monster Munch rebrand

The Monster Munch rebrand shows a great brand mascot can last a lifetime

By Joe Foley Published

The brand's classic character designs have got their claws back.

Logos & Icons
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Art

Best watercolour paints: a woman painting flowers with watercolours

The best watercolour paints

By Josephine Watson Last updated

Create amazing art with the best watercolour paints.

Art Supplies
A drawing tablet on a wooden desk

XPPen slashes 50% off drawing tablets for its 21st Anniversary sale

By Beth Nicholls Published

There are some real gems on sale, including $400 off the Artist Pro 24 series.

Digital Art
The Saga of Rex animation

A single artist spent 14 years making this hand-drawn animated movie, and every frame of the trailer looks stunning

By Joe Foley Published

The Saga of Rex is about a fox that gets abducted by aliens, and it looks beautiful.

Animation
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3D

Meta's new social media app swaps photos and reels for your own AI-generated video games

By Joe Foley Published

But will Pocket's social vibe coding catch on?

Video Game Design
Star Wars pod racing in a video game

Star Wars: Galactic Racer's podracing meets Burnout had me on the edge of my seat

By Alan Wen Published

Hands-on with the roguelite-based arcade racer that feels like racing in a Galaxy far, far away.

Video Game Design
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Branding & Advertising

Monster Munch rebrand

The Monster Munch rebrand shows a great brand mascot can last a lifetime

By Joe Foley Published

The brand's classic character designs have got their claws back.

Logos & Icons
Archery World Cup rebrand

The Archery World Cup's dramatic rebrand has me quivering in anticipation

By Joe Foley Published

Finally, a sporting logo redesign that hits the target.

Logos & Icons
Taylor Swift next to 'TS' graffiti

Swifties calm down, not everything is a Taylor Swift Easter egg

By Natalie Fear Published

That cryptic graffiti probably isn’t a sign.

Branding
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Video Game Design & Gaming

Games at GamesCom

What to expect from Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 – and how to watch it

By Steve Boxer Published

Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Gears of War: E-Day, The Witcher 3 and Metro 2039 are among the games already confirmed, but expect plenty of surprises too.

Gaming
Retro game boxes

These '90s classics are brutally hard – but that's exactly why you should play them again

By Ian Dean Published

Disney Afternoon Collection and Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition remind us why challenging games are hard to put down.

Gaming
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AI

Is AI destroying the art and magic of children's books?

By Joe Foley Published

AI slop children's books are everywhere – and some parents are fighting a losing battle.

AI Art

Replacing creative jobs with AI could have a hidden cost, a new report warns

By Joe Foley Published

D&AD's 2026 AI and Creativity Report finds the industry is cutting things that AI can't replace.

AI
Camera phone photos of the solar eclipse

This smartphone's solar eclipse fail shows the problem with AI-enhanced photography

By Joe Foley Published

Can you guess which phone invented a whole new astrological phenomenon?

AI
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Technology

iPod alternatives

iPod appeal is eternal: Here are my favourite modern iPod alternatives

By Georgia Coggan Last updated

Until Apple re-releases its iconic music player, these are the best we can do.

Tech
Razer Blade 18 (2026)

Razer Blade 18 (2026) review: Oh boy, this is the biggest and baddest of them all

By Ian Evenden Published

Enormous computing power in a just-about-portable case

Laptops

This is the only budget ergonomic office chair to get a 10/10 review from Creative Bloq, and it's now reduced by 22%

By Joe Foley Published

The one cheap office chair we actually wanted to keep is now just $132.53.

Chairs & Desks
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Creative Inspiration

Backpacks

Match your backpack to your personality with 42% off top brands

By Natalie Fear Published

Get back-to-school ready with these hand-picked bags for every style.

Fashion
A t-shirt printing setup.

Build your own t-shirt printing empire with £1,130 off this starter kit

By Beren Neale Published

Get a t-shirt printer, a smokeless oven and a heat press for just £2,186.

Digital Crafting
Back to School stationery

Get the luxury look with stationery starting from $10

By Natalie Fear Published

Don’t pay designer prices this back-to-school season.

Fashion
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More Creativity Unleashed

The Masters of the Universe AI art controversy shows Spider-Man: Brand New Day was just the tip of the iceberg

By Joe Foley Published

Artists' worst fears have been confirmed.

Movies & TV Shows
Pages from issue 270 of ImagineFX magazine.

Master the monochrome with issue 270 of ImagineFX

By Rob Redman Published

Practical inspiration for your art projects

Artistic Tips & Techniques
Games at GamesCom

What to expect from Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 – and how to watch it

By Steve Boxer Published

Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Gears of War: E-Day, The Witcher 3 and Metro 2039 are among the games already confirmed, but expect plenty of surprises too.

Gaming