There's a new Gradient tool coming to Adobe Illustrator
Adobe has given us a sneak peek at what it calls Diffuse Gradients for Illustrator.
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Mind-reading tech is here (and more useful than you think)
Reading brain waves was useless until AI got involved. Now mind reading has real-world, practical applications.
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You can now buy Apple's Space Gray keyboard, mouse and trackpad for your iMac or MacBook
Previously only available for the iMac Pro, Apple's Space Gray keyboard, mouse and trackpad (with black Lightning cables) are available to buy separately.
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Design an app prototype to win a trip to Adobe Max 2018 in LA
Create a prototype of an app that highlights the best of where you live, and you could win a paid trip to Los Angeles for two for the always-inspiring Adobe Max conference.
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Wacom's cheaper, 24-inch Cintiq Pro is here – plus its first desktop PC
There's much for designers and artists to be excited about here – though the 32-inch model is delayed until later in the year.
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Learn digital design techniques with these new, free online video tutorials
MediaMonks senior digital designer Adrian Somoza covers UI design, typography, layout and more on his YouTube channel, Bont Co.
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Adobe has released free vector icons, created by leading designers including the legendary Lance Wyman
Lance Wyman, Anton&Irene and Büro Destruct have created icon sets you can download now.
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Design agency Sigma calls out Amazon, Currys & more for using 'dark UX patterns'
Sigma says major retailers are manipulating us to spend more online with misleading UX design tactics.
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Adobe Photoshop CC update adds Select Subject cutout tool and Microsoft Dial Brush settings support
Adobe has released small updates to Photoshop and XD CC today – with one significant feature added to Photoshop.
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The Biggest Logo Redesigns of 2017/18
Take a look at some of the biggest logo redesigns of 2017, and now 2018 – including the Guardian's new masthead design, Formula 1, YouTube, Converse & more.
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How Sketch and InVision have revolutionised our design workflow
Webplace's Oliver Newbery tells us why the agency ditched Photoshop for more tools more focussed on interactive design.
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The Pantone Colour of the Year 2018 is a Prince-esque purple
The shade that Pantone says will be big next year is Ultra Vlolet (not ultraviolet).
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Cyber Monday Deals for Artists & Designers: Wacom, Adobe, Apple, Corel Painter, Microsoft Surface & more
Cyber Monday is here - so here's our regularly updated, expert guide to the best deals on the software, hardware, art equipment and prints.
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Download thousands of free 3D models from Google’s new platform
While aimed at those creating VR or AR projects, these low-poly models work in most 3D tools including Adobe Dimension and Cinema 4D.
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Watch Adobe's still-in-development tools, including automatically colourising black-and-white photos
Watch the videos from Adobe Sneaks event, where Adobe prototype features are demoed, including a new object removal tool and complex data visualisations.
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Adobe releases Creative Cloud 2018 with new Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, XD, Dimension, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Lightroom & more
You can now download Adobe CC 2018. We take a look at the new features in updates to Photoshop, XD, Lightroom, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Character Animator and Dimension.
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The new Easle website lets brands hire freelance designers, illustrators and photographers without an agency
This website aims to make it easier for freelancers to get hired by big brands – without needing an agent or to enter exploitative 'competitions'.
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eharmony's much-needed new logo and identity saves it from being 'antiquated'
Matchmaking website and app eharmony has redesigned its logo – accompanied by a new colour palette, photography and UX design – to move away from its "frozen in time" brand visuals from 2002.
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YouTube’s fresh logo drops the red tube
YouTube has finally given its logo a very slight refresh after 12 years, but it makes a huge difference.
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Wanted: A world where virtual assistants help (without being asked)
Only two virtual assistants – those from Google and Facebook – can eavesdrop on your conversations and chime in with helpful suggestions. We need a lot more of that.