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Apparent Nothing Phone 3 design leak has fans intrigued
While iPhone 16 rumours come in thick and fast, it seems we may have just been treated to a glimpse of Nothing Phone 3, the next generation of another of our favourite smartphones. And it comes from none of than the company's CEO himself. In a post on X, Carl...
This is why McDonald's wiped the smile from its Happy Meals
What's a McDonald's Happy Meal without a smile? Just a meal, with whatever emotion you happen to be feeling at the time. McDonald's customers in the UK may have been surprised earlier this month to find the familiar golden smile missing from the packaging of Happy Meals, but there was a reason for the change (see our round up of packaging design for more inspiration).
How to create a stylised toon character with Cinema 4D
In this Cinema 4D tutorial, I’ll break down the character creation process from the very first polygon right through to the last. During this process you’ll gather an overview of the approach I take to stylised character design and modelling inside of Cinema 4D, using a handful of tools and simple but effective techniques.
Why brands "obsessed with their customers" are winning
Imagine arriving at the airport, skipping the queue to check in, being greeted warmly, and being given a free upgrade. Painlessly passing through security, boarding the plane before everyone else, a welcome drink waiting. Having an amazingly smooth flight, arriving at your destination early, and gliding through immigration – to find your suitcase has been lost. A representative from the airline chooses this moment to ask you to rate your satisfaction with the experience and you score it a zero.
XPPEN Artist Pro 14 (Gen 2) review: fantastic tablet for most artists
If you're looking for a more affordable screen tablet that both looks and feels great, look no further than the XPPEN Artist Pro 14 (Gen 2). It strikes a perfect balance with its size, has some excellent accessories included and performs consistently well. After working on this tablet's anti-glare screen and stunning display for the last few weeks, it will be hard for me to go back to any other tablet.
The luxurious Dell XPS 16 is the Memorial Day laptop deal I'd go for
Memorial Day laptop deals are here, and there are some big savings on Dell's newest and most powerful and luxurious laptop for creatives. The Dell XPS 16 is reduced by $400 from $2,399 to $1,999 in a 16GB RAM Nvidia Ge Force RTX 4050 model, and there are savings across other configurations too.
Apple Watch Series 9 price slashed by $70
UPDATE: Memorial Day may be over, but this Apple Watch 9 deal is still running. It's actually not quite as good as it was over Memorial Day, but it remains the best right now, and well worth a look. Right now, top of the pile of Apple Watch deals is...
Our favourite budget art printer is nearly half price for Memorial Day!
If you've not got an art printer, it may be because their price tags can often bring tears to your eyes. However, our top budget art printer has just had its price slashed by nearly 50%, offering you a great chance to get one right now. The Epson Expression Premium XP-6100 is down from $189.99 to $99.99 over at Best Buy.
This Memorial Day AirPods Pro 2 deal is a no-brainer
Some deals sell themselves. Take the latest generation of AirPods Pro – the popular Apple earbud headphones. Right now they're down from $249 to $189 over at Amazon – that's close to their all-time low price. The best price I've seen the AirPods Pro 2 go for is...
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra review: big Android tablet really can do it all
Large and bright, with a wonderful screen, the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra wants to be so much more than a media consumption device, and nearly manages it. There's a lot to like here for creative pros, but you have to be prepared to accept the Android software available. For. Large...
These are the best Memorial Day iPad deals around
Memorial Day Apple iPad deals are here, and there's a pretty impressive array of offers. There are even deals on the new M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPads Airs, as well as on older Airs and the standard iPad. One of the standout deals for us is $50 off the...
Hurry, this Wacom Intuos drawing tablet is only $39.99
This drawing tablet from Wacom just had an impressive Memorial Day price cut dropping to $39.99 at Best Buy, down from $69.99. This might only be a $30 saving, but you'll be hard-pressed to find such an excellent drawing tablet at such a budget-friendly price. This Wacom Intuos (small) graphics...
We've found a Switch OLED for the lowest price ever - but there’s a small catch
This Memorial Day, we're seeing some epic deals on gaming and electronics including this too-good-to-be-true deal on the Nintendo Switch OLED model for only $264 at Walmart. That's right. You can save $85.99 on the usual retail price of $349.99, but what's the catch?. We've been researching this deal, and...
The definitive best adverts of all time list, as chosen by experts
These stellar ads from across the ages have a lot to teach creatives today. That's why over the last few months we've been pulling together guides to the finest commercials of previous decades, from the 1930s to the 2020s. From whimsical illustrations to blockbuster TV ads to groundbreaking social media...
Loewe and On’s weird logo mashup could be the start of a new design trend
What do you get if you combine two of the best fashion logos? An illegible anagram is what. But it might just be the start of a new logo design trend. For their new collection, Loewe and On have not only mixed their fashion styles but they've also combined their brand marks to give birth to a strange hybrid logo offspring. The marks combines elements from each brand's identity.
This discounted Cricut Maker 3 bundle has all you need to get started
If you've been wanting to get into digital crafting, this bundle is the perfect way in. Get the standout Cricut Maker 3 and all the essentials you'll need to start (including a digital subscription to Cricut Access) for just $429, reduced from the $717 it would cost to buy everything separately.
Not to brag, but I've found the 3 best office chair deals this Memorial Day
The Memorial Day Sale is a perfect time to get yourself a bargain on a new office chair, but that doesn't mean you need to spend loads of money. In fact, I've put together the three best budget chairs currently on sale this Memorial Day – and I've reviewed all of them, and can guarantee that they may be budget, but they're excellent chairs to park you butt in! Chief amongst them is the Sihoo M90D, currently down from $300 to $150 – that's half price!
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