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From Wicked to KPop Demon Hunters, see the Concept Art Awards 2025 winners in full

Joe Foley, ImagineFX staff published 20 December 25

The year's best concept art, from character and creature design to storyboards.

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

Alan Wen published 20 December 25

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

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Saudi Now has the best bilingual workmark I've seen

Rosie Hilder published 20 December 25

The new identity is full of youthful energy.

AI art direction

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

Paul Hatton published 20 December 25

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

Artwork showing a fantasy character

See this self-taught comic artist's painterly take on Edward Scissorhands

ImagineFX staff published 20 December 25

Roberto Ricci works with ink, watercolour, acrylic and gouache.

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What is the yellow font trend, and why is is all over TikTok?

Daniel John published 20 December 25

Spilling your soul? Do it in yellow.

A 3D scene generated by Apple SHARP model

Apple's SHARP can turn a photo into a 3D scene in under a second

Joe Foley published 19 December 25

Have we underestimated Apple's AI?

We Are Warriors Take the Crown poster campaign

“It’s a rallying cry!” behind the scenes on R/GA’s bold response to British sovereignty

Rosie Hilder published 19 December 25

We Are Warriors: Take the Crown won the Social Impact award at this year’s BIAs.

Concept art — From Wicked to KPop Demon Hunters, discover the Concept Art Awards 2025 winners The year's best concept art, from character and creature design to storyboards.

10 ways 2026 will be a turning point for game design, according to indie devs From Switch 2 momentum and Steam Machine 2.0, to AI fatigue, GTA 6 shockwaves, and the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 legacy.

Saudi Now visual identity — Saudi Now has the best bilingual workmark I've seen The new identity is full of youthful energy.

Artwork showing a fantasy character — See this self-taught comic artist's painterly take on Edward Scissorhands Roberto Ricci works with ink, watercolour, acrylic and gouache.

Design

AI generated carol singers

Why McDonald's AI Christmas ad backfired so badly

By Daniel John published 18 December 25

Nobody, it seems, was loving it.

BMW iX3

New BMW logo sparks debate as first IRL photos appear online

By Georgia Coggan published 17 December 25

See the new vs old designs.

Art

Animated films 2000s

From Shrek to Chicken Run, these are the most influential animated films of the 2000s

By James Clarke published 19 December 25

The decade that bridged hand-drawn and modern CGI techniques.

Medieval-inspired art drawn using mechanical pencils and gel pens

This artist creates beautiful medieval-inspired scenes using mechanical pencils and gel pens

By ImagineFX staff, Joe Foley published 19 December 25

Sarah Koudelka's transatlantic upbringing inspired her love of medieval architecture and lush landscapes.

Stranger Things actor's stop-motion George Harrison video is all heart and soul

By Joe Foley published 18 December 25

Can you spot all the Easter eggs?

3D

Earth Must Die cartoon game screens and art

This retro-inspired point-and-click game looks like a Rick and Morty cartoon

By Alan Wen published 19 December 25

I love the look of this artist-led game where being awful is half the fun.

Video Game Design

Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 review

After 4 months of testing the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2, I'm getting fed up

By Beth Nicholls published 18 December 25

It prints flawlessly in single colour, but the Ace Pro is problematic at best.

Branding & Advertising

AI generated carol singers

Why McDonald's AI Christmas ad backfired so badly

By Daniel John published 18 December 25

Nobody, it seems, was loving it.

BMW iX3

New BMW logo sparks debate as first IRL photos appear online

By Georgia Coggan published 17 December 25

See the new vs old designs.

A blonde woman (Sabrina Carpenter) in a black dress is on her hands and knees while a person in a black suit pulls her hair.

From Springsteen to Sabrina: pop stars and the fight for control

By Tom May published 15 December 25

What pop stars have learn the hard way offers lessons for every creative.

Video Game Design & 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 16 December 25

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

Best indie games 2025

The best hidden gem indie games of 2025 you probably missed

By Alan Wen published 13 December 25

Finished Hollow Knight: Silksong? These overlooked games deserve some love.

AI

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 17 December 25

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

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 16 December 25

It's unleashed a demon.

Sad Pikachu gif

“Not using AI for animation is inhumane,” Netflix Pokémon producer says

By Joe Foley published 3 December 25

The animator says artists don't want to draw by hand.

Technology

Centerhalv Office Chair

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

By Beth Nicholls published 19 December 25

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

The RØDE Wireless Micro Camera Kit has elevated my content creation

By Erlingur Einarsson published 19 December 25

Professional sound is vital to my job, and to capture that consistently, I think I've found a keeper.

A selection of photos of the Kiwi Ears KE4 IEMs.

A year on, do the Kiwi Ears KE4 earphones still deserve the New Meta crown?

By Beren Neale published 17 December 25

There's still that Harman bass, but the real star of the show is the mid range.

Headphones & Earbuds

Creative Inspiration

Optical illusion

Woah, this optical illusion isn't slanted? I feel sick

By Georgia Coggan last updated 19 December 25

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 18 December 25

Is it really rotating? Or are we being duped?

Optical Illusions

4 creative trends for 2026, according to Adobe

By Rosie Hilder published 16 December 25

Here's what's coming next year.

Creative Inspiration

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Festive gift guide: Kid's edition

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

By Beth Nicholls published 17 December 25

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

Unusual Xmas gift collection

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

By Beth Nicholls published 16 December 25

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

Two men stand in a scifi city

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By Ian Dean published 16 December 25

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

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