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"Design can be an enormous force for connection": a day in the life of design director Christian Cabrera
Based in Washington, Christian Cabrera is design director at G&A, an internationally recognised experience design leader in the brand and museum spaces. He believes that Western countries over-prioritise individual expression, and neglect the role of design to foster social cohesion – something which I asked him about when I sat down with him recently as part of our Day in the life series.
AI finds optical illusions just as mind-boggling as we do
We've already established that AI is capable of generating impressive optical illusions, but how effectively can large language models identify those that manage to trick the human eye? About as effectively as we can, suggest recent studies. Tools including GPT-4V and Google Gemini have been tasked with examining various types...
A 3D artist is running Blender on a Nokia N95 (yes, really)
Blender is free and open source, has a huge community of artists, teachers and enthusiasts and it boasts an impressive range of tools. It also runs on a wide range of platforms: Windows, MacOS, BSD, Haiku, Linux.... you can even now run Blender on a Nokia N95. (Plus it's one of our best 3D modelling software picks.)
The Kinds of Kindness film posters are everything I want from a modern movie campaign
Director Yorgos Lanthimos' highly anticipated new film Kinds of Kindness has brought us a delightfully bizarre selection of film posters in the run-up to its release. In typical Lanthimos style, the offbeat designs are suitably stylish and cryptic, giving us a subtle taste of the film's absurdist dark comedy flavour.
Logitech finally announced the iPad mini 6 keyboard I've been waiting for
Apple has produced a few iPad keyboards over the last few years, most notably the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro and iPad Air. And there are also plenty of third party options available for users of other models, like the standard 10th generation iPad. But owners of the iPad mini 6 have been left pretty much in the cold – until now.
Nintendo Direct proves the female protagonist trend is here to stay
Today's Nintendo Direct was a real treat, and I'm so excited for the roster of new games headed to the Nintendo Switch console. Some impressive animation styles were showcased, with retro remastered titles taking inspo from the best retro gaming consoles. I'll dive into my top picks from the Nintendo Direct showcase briefly, but first, I'm dying to talk about The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.
The best AI video editing software
The best AI video editing software can help you edit videos faster, speeding up repetitive processes and allowing for greater precision. Whether it's for editing studio-quality features or personal videos for social media, there's an AI video editing app for you since the different programs suit different needs and expertise levels.
Is it wrong that I love the disturbing Saltburn bathwater vinyl design?
I haven't quite recovered from the mental whiplash of Emerald Fennel's 2023 black comedy Saltburn, but now it's time to relive the trauma all over again. In one of the most ingenious (and disturbing) marketing moves, Bad World has created a bathwater-inspired vinyl featuring the film's iconic Y2K soundtrack and surprisingly, the internet is going wild for it.
Why I won't be taking the new Instax Wide 400 out in public
Fujifilm has announced yet another new roster of instant camera products today with the launch of its latest Instax Wide 400 analog camera and an upgraded Instax mini LiPlay hybrid model. The Instax range is renowned for its popular branded camera film and super cute products, most of which are excellent cameras for beginners to get started with.
How we made animated film No Dogs or Italians Allowed
For upcoming animation No Dogs or Italians Allowed, one of the major challenges for the whole production was that of compositing the shots together. The film is made up of stop-motion, photography and live-action material, and bringing all of these elements together into a single, harmonious sequence required plenty of forward planning and careful thought throughout the process.
Everyone's saying the same thing about the new Marvel Comics logo
Marvel has revealed a new logo for its comics devision, bringing the branding very much in line with that of Marvel Studios and Marvel Animation. Yep, Marvel Comics has been MCU-ified – and while there's certainly something to be said for brand consistency, the internet seems to agree that this plain new design hardly screams "fun" – especially when compared with older logos from Marvel Comics' history.
"AI can expand designers' skill sets": Rehab on how brands are really using AI and why it isn't replacing people
AI is transforming processes in all kinds of industries, which inevitably means we'll see more AI in branding and brand design. However, a lot of the discussion about the possibilities still feels abstract, leaving people wondering what practical uses the technology has for designers working on campaigns. The most most...
This finance app rebrand is painfully Gen Z (and I love it)
Collaborative earning app Fluz has unveiled a playful new identity that's re-energising the world of financial branding. With a fresh visual revamp packed with personality, the new design aims to capture the imagination of a contemporary audience with its bold design and immersive touch points. In today's branding climate, it...
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