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Digital Art

I use this Apple Pencil daily with my iPad Pro and now it's 38% cheaper on Black Friday

By Ian Dean published 30 November 24

Short and sweet with a full stop.

Digital Art Software

Save 50% on Corel's best software for digital artists and graphic designers, and unleash your creativity

By Ian Dean published 30 November 24

Huge price drop on Corel Painter, CorelDRAW and more.

Digital Art

2D meets 3D; smiling girl with arms raised

How 2D digital art and 3D animation workflows are merging

By Tanya Combrinck published 30 November 24

From concept art to VFX and animation, studios and individual artists alike now merge 2D and 3D art techniques.

Digital Art

3D

Ready to start multi-colour 3D printing? Bambu Lab has some seriously impressive Black Friday deals.

By Beth Nicholls last updated 30 November 24

I've always been loyal to Anycubic, but these Bambu Lab Black Friday deals with $110 off the A1 Combo are seriously swaying me

3D Printing

The best 3D pens; three 3D pens, two white and one black

The best 3D pens: model and design in 3D

By Ian Dean last updated 29 November 24

Bring your creations to life with the best 3D pens.

3D Printing

Branding & Advertising

The biggest logo design trends for 2025 (and yes Jaguar gets a mention)

By Tom May published 30 November 24

Logos & Icons

This skincare brand has won Black Friday with these candid billboards

By Natalie Fear published 29 November 24

The Ordinary encourages us to shop slowly.

Branding

"This rebrand was a real high-wire act": How we Made the RSPCA's new visual identity

By Rosie Hilder published 29 November 24

I speak to JKR and the RSPCA about the rebrand that won big at this year's Brand Impact Awards.

Branding

Film & VFX

best mac for video editing - MacBook Pro, Air and Mac Studio

The best Mac for video editing

By Erlingur Einarsson, Tom May last updated 29 November 24

Laptop or desktop, these are the best Macs for video editing.

Video Editing Software

Keanu Reeves makes Amazon Prime Video's Secret Level look amazing

By Joe Foley published 28 November 24

All the new Secret Level Trailers in one place.

Movies & TV Shows

A Blender artist has put Kermit the Frog in 25 iconic movies, and I'm obsessed

By Joe Foley published 26 November 24

This shows a real Kermitment to 3D art.

Movies & TV Shows

Video Game Design & Gaming

I already own the Meta Quest 3 – but I wish I'd waited for this $223 Batman Black Friday deal

By Beth Nicholls last updated 1 December 24

This doorbuster deal is a welcome Cyber Monday surprise.

Gaming

Black Friday retro game deal; a UNICO Mini MVS arcade console

I grew up on SNK games, so this Neo Geo mini arcade is too good to miss at this reduced price

By Ian Dean published 29 November 24

The UNICO Mini MVS, one of my favourite retro game consoles, costs less on Black Friday.

Gaming

AI

best AI productivity tools; various AI app logos on an orange background

The best AI productivity tools tested and ranked

By Tanya Combrinck last updated 28 November 24

I test and rank the best AI productivity tools that can help speed up tasks and saving you time to be more creative.

AI Art

Wow, people only scored 40% on this test of AI art vs human creations

By Joe Foley published 25 November 24

It seems AI art may be harder to spot than we thought.

AI Art

This is how Tom Hanks was so convincingly de-aged in Here

By Joe Foley published 13 November 24

Actors were able to watch their younger selves in real time.

AI

Technology

Samsung's incredible $1,000 discount on its newest tablet is still running – but not for long as Black Friday ends

By Georgia Coggan published 30 November 24

Don't miss your chance to get Galaxy S10 Ultra for $199.99 with trade-in and instant offer.

Phones & Tablets

The iMac every designer needs on their desk is $150 off for Black Friday

By Daniel John published 30 November 24

Apple's most beautiful computer ever is already on sale.

Accessories

A product shot of the various iPad 10th gen colours on a blue background

This iPad Black Friday deal is so breathtaking I can’t actually breathe

By Daniel John last updated 30 November 24

Please help.

Accessories

Professional Development

"Stay ever curious": a day in the life Eri Panasci

By Natalie Fear published 25 November 24

Jelly's executive producer discusses the importance of "allowing space for a bit of uncontrolled, unplanned creative weirdness."

Creative Careers

How to sketch and draw hands

By Kate Oleska, Brynn Metheney, Stan Prokopenko last updated 22 November 24

Hands can be difficult to draw correctly, so follow this guide to learn how to make light work of it, including a quick guide, a more in-depth tutorial and insight into hand anatomy.

Artistic Tips & Techniques

D&D artwork of a dragon fighting a warrior.

Celebrate 50 years of Dungeons & Dragons, plus lots more in ImagineFX issue 247

By Rob Redman published 19 November 24

See what’s inside the new edition of ImagineFX – on sale now!

Artistic Tips & Techniques

Creative Inspiration

I own these laser cutters, and now they're cheaper than ever on Amazon Prime Day

By Joe Foley published 30 November 24

My highly recommended laser cutter and engraver deals.

Digital Crafting

Three of the best laser cutters on a blue background

The best laser cutters and engravers

By Ian Dean last updated 29 November 24

Cut, score and engrave with accuracy using the best laser cutters.

Digital Crafting

Cricut Black Friday; A Cricut Maker 3 and Joy are cut out on a bright purple background.

These are the best Cricut Black Friday deals I've found, and they're better than last year

By Ian Dean last updated 29 November 24

Great prices on the Cricut Maker, EasyPress, Joy and more.

Digital Crafting

More Creativity Unleashed

I already own the Meta Quest 3 – but I wish I'd waited for this $223 Batman Black Friday deal

By Beth Nicholls last updated 1 December 24

This doorbuster deal is a welcome Cyber Monday surprise.

Gaming

I grew up on SNK games, so this Neo Geo mini arcade is too good to miss at this reduced price

By Ian Dean published 29 November 24

The UNICO Mini MVS, one of my favourite retro game consoles, costs less on Black Friday.

Gaming

The best Mac for video editing

By Erlingur Einarsson, Tom May last updated 29 November 24

Laptop or desktop, these are the best Macs for video editing.

Video Editing Software

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