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This is the first smartphone designed by kids
3+ hour, 38+ min ago (148+ words) But is there really such thing as a "simple and safe" smartphone for minors? The question of whether children should be allowed smartphones has become increasingly pertinent over the last few years, with calls to ban phones in school and…...
This artist found his calling by taking inspiration from retro video game covers
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (216+ words) Aleksa Stajsic's tip is to find what you enjoy drawing. Aleksa Stajsic is a Serbian artist who studied architecture student and also worked as a barber before moving into illustration. His main inspiration to become an artist was the video…...
Lego has made a new type of Smart Brick that can...quack?
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (403+ words) It's a modern take on interactive screenless play, and I love it. Possibly one of the most exciting announcements to come from CES this year is the official Lego Smart Brick. It's an advanced 24 brick that looks identical to a…...
Check out this self-taught artist's perfectly ugly take on Beetlejuice
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (259+ words) Youyou Wta designs characters inspired by comics and cartoons. Youyou Wta is a self-taught, multi-discipline artist who divides his time between digital illustrations and traditional paintings on city walls. Inspired by comics and cartoons, his work is mostly focused on…...
How a self-taught artist became a concept designer for blockbusters like The Avengers and Spider-Man: No Way Home
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1216+ words) Maciej Kuciara talks us through his career, from The Last of Us to Ghost in the Shell and White Rabbit. Maciej Kuciara is proof that you don't need to attend expensive, prestigious schools to make it as a concept artist....
See this self-taught comic artist's painterly take on Edward Scissorhands
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (234+ words) Roberto Ricci works with ink, watercolour, acrylic and gouache. Based in France, Roberto Ricci is a self-taught comic artist who works in publishing, video games and movies, as well as in teaching. He's particularly inspired by Metal Hurlant authors, and…...
Check out this character artist's fun tribute to Fifth Element
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (155+ words) Patri Balanovsky takes inspiration from a wide range of sources and genres. Patri Balanovsky is an experienced character designer, illustrator and art director from Israel who works mostly in the animation and game industries. He is versed in all sorts…...
This artist channeled his heartbreak into striking character designs
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (180+ words) Daniel Chang shares the inspiration behind some of his digital art. Daniel Chang is a Korean-American character designer, prop and FX designer and illustrator. He graduated from College for Creative Studies with a degree in entertainment arts and has since…...
Parents everywhere will thank this indie dev for his maths shooting game
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (188+ words) Does your kid love Fortnite more than maths? Then one creative father and game developer might have the solution. Carlo Lax is making Maths FPS: Solve or Die, which is exactly what it sounds like: a first person shooter where…...
13 gifts for creative kids under $50, picked by my 8-year old
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (366+ words) Georgia has worked on Creative Bloq since 2018, and has been the site's Editor since 2023. With a specialism in branding and design, Georgia is also Programme Director of CB's award scheme " the Brand Impact Awards. As well as immersing herself with…...