Photo 277545684 © Lorna Jane | Dreamstime.com The UK government’s digital doorstep, GOV.UK, has donned a new crown. With King Charles III ascending the throne in September 2022, his choice of headgear, the Tudor Crown, has replaced Queen Elizabeth II’s St Edward’s Crown across the government’s online presence. Read full article
February 21, 2024
Illustration 33180952 © Krishnacreations | Dreamstime.com Scientists aren’t just playing ball; they’re creating them. In an incredible stride within the field of reproductive biology, a team led by Dr Nitzan Gonen at Bar-Ilan University has created lab-grown testicles, opening up a whole new playbook for understanding testicular function and promoting male fertility. Read full article
February 21, 2024
Display fonts are a category of typefaces designed for use in large sizes, such as in headings, posters, billboards, and more. Their primary purpose is to stand out and make a statement. With features that often include more exaggerated proportions, unique shapes, and distinctive styles, display fonts can add character and style to any project, […]
February 21, 2024
Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) make for versatile design elements. They can be intricate or simplistic. You can combine them with animation and special effects. And they’re inherently responsive. It’s no wonder that web designers have taken to the format. SVG adds a new level of flexibility compared to pixel-based images. They are a perfect match […]
February 20, 2024
The A’ Design Award and Competition, one of the leading competitions in the field, offers a stage for designers, brands, and other creatives to show off their best work and get recognition from influential figures and platforms for doing so. The accolade not only highlights exceptional projects but also promotes the principles of good design, pushing […]
February 19, 2024
Image generated on AI As London Fashion Week (LFW) gears up for its next showcase, PANTONE is painting the town with its Fashion Color Trend Report for Autumn/Winter 2024/2025. This season, designers are threading the needle between retro vibes and futuristic visions, with 10 standout colors predicted to dominate while five core classics underpin their […]
February 17, 2024
Video screenshot via OpenAI After conquering art with DALL-E and language with ChatGPT, OpenAI is taking on animation and footage with its latest artificially intelligent brainchild, Sora. Borrowing its name from the Japanese word for sky, Sora translates text prompts into videos that last up to 60 seconds. Read full article
February 17, 2024
Video screenshot via Minions Disney adversary Illumination is truly taking the mickey out of its classic animation, cheekily channeling Mickey Mouse’s iconic Steamboat Willie persona in the leadup to Despicable Me 4. With Mickey’s earliest iteration venturing out into public domain waters this year, the floodgates have opened for all sorts of interpretations of the […]
February 17, 2024
Image via LEGO Heigh-ho, heigh… wuh-oh? LEGO has recently unveiled what could be a dream come true for Disney diehards: a set embodying Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ cottage. And yes, it took a while for this fairytale to transpire, but happily ever after is still a little ways down the road. Read full article
February 17, 2024
Image via Guo et al / Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology (CC BY 4.0) Biologically accurate critters were nowhere to be found in (supposedly) peer-reviewed research published in the highly credible Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology journal, where AI-generated illustrations have surfaced. Read full article
February 17, 2024