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Specialmoves shows gesture-based interactive design experiments with Leap Motion, Kinect & more

webmaster@digitalartsonline.co.uk (Neil Bennett) — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:07:00 GMT

We speak to the London-based agency about what its building for itself and clients that push the boundaries of how users interact with projects.

Autodesk Maya 2014 review

webmaster@digitalartsonline.co.uk (Duncan Evans) — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:36:00 GMT

Does the top CG package deliver killer new features or just incremental improvements?

Developers show off apps for Google Glass at Google I/O

webmaster@digitalartsonline.co.uk (Zach Miners) — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:25:00 GMT

Glass apps by Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Path, CNN, Evernote have been showcased at Google's conference.

ArtRage 4 review

webmaster@digitalartsonline.co.uk (Duncan Evans) — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:17:00 GMT

Much of the creativity of Corel Painter at a fraction of the price.

Vice illustration exhibition opens in London

webmaster@digitalartsonline.co.uk (Digital Arts Staff) — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:06:00 GMT

The show brings together work visually representing Vice's mix of articles from the superficial to the groundbreaking (and sometimes both).

Inside Google Maps' stunning new redesign

webmaster@digitalartsonline.co.uk (Dan Moren) — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:59:00 GMT

Google shows off new designs and features destined for its Google Maps website and iPhone and Android apps.

Accenture study highlights challenges for digital marketing

webmaster@digitalartsonline.co.uk (Jack Loo) — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:25:00 GMT

While digital marketing is recognised by CMOs in Asia as a vital tool, there are challenges that these executives need to overcome, according to an Accenture study.

Inside Google+'s interface redesign

webmaster@digitalartsonline.co.uk (Martyn Williams) — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:39:00 GMT

Google is adding 41 new features to its Google+ social network on Wednesday, including a richer interface that works better on mobile devices.

Bohemian Coding Sketch 2 review

webmaster@digitalartsonline.co.uk (Paul Lloyd) — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:48:00 GMT

Paul Lloyd, senior visual designer Clearleft, explains why he's not sad that Adobe has killed Fireworks, as he's already moved onto a much better £30 tool to design site interfaces and elements.

Pitchfork's creative director discusses the design of Cover Stories

webmaster@digitalartsonline.co.uk (Neil Bennett) — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:03:00 GMT

The creative process behind the music site's innovative, elegant layouts for in-depth interviews with the likes of Daft Punk, Bat for Lashes and Savages.

Lord Puttnam, Neville Brody, Hyper Island founder & more debate the future of creative education

webmaster@digitalartsonline.co.uk (Digital Arts Staff) — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:03:00 GMT

On May 21, the D&AD is holding a major debate on the future of creative education in the UK.

Analysis: The real reason Adobe ditched Creative Suite for Creative Cloud

webmaster@digitalartsonline.co.uk (Neil Bennett) — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:06:00 GMT

Why Adobe's move to a subscription service provoked such strong reactions, what the underlying reasons for the move are – and how to decide if you should move to Creative Cloud.

Adaptive learning app lets parents track what kids have learned

webmaster@digitalartsonline.co.uk (IDG News Service staff) — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:19:00 GMT

Adaptive learning apps are flooding the marketplace, called a 'land rush' by educators

Nathan Love and Ana Benaroya give National Geographic an animated 80s workout

webmaster@digitalartsonline.co.uk (Digital Arts Staff) — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:51:00 GMT

Jim McKenzie's bold, hand-drawn promo isn't what you'd expect from the National Geographic Channel.

Digital challenge launched for fashion industry

webmaster@digitalartsonline.co.uk (Antony Savvas) — Tue, 14 May 2013 06:16:00 GMT

IC tomorrow, a Technology Strategy Board programme, has launched a £120,000 awards pot to award new digital marketing ideas in the fashion industry.

Artist creates a wooden LP of Radiohead's Idioteque

webmaster@digitalartsonline.co.uk (Joshua Schnell) — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:48:00 GMT

Amanda Ghassaei managed to take a digital copy of a song and laser etch it into a slab of maple, thereby creating a wooden record.

Researchers develop an app to help the blind take better photos

webmaster@digitalartsonline.co.uk (Kevin Lee) — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:44:00 GMT

A team of researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz have created camera app that might help the visually impaired take photos.

Opinion: How Adobe Creative Cloud left me amused, perplexed and infuriated

webmaster@digitalartsonline.co.uk (James Nolan) — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:35:00 GMT

James Nolan, founder of Stoke Ripley Creative, gives his experiences of moving to Adobe Creative Cloud.

Google to discuss how privacy affects Glass app development & design at Google I/O?

webmaster@digitalartsonline.co.uk (Zach Miners) — Sat, 11 May 2013 00:34:00 GMT

Google kicks off its I/O developer conference next Wednesday and if there's one thing that could steal the limelight, it's Glass.

Interview: Queens of the Stone Age's Like Clockwork cover artist Boneface

webmaster@digitalartsonline.co.uk (Neil Bennett) — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:33:00 GMT

The artist tells us about hanging out in Josh Homme's studio and creating art drawn from 80s horror, game and comic culture.

Johanna Basford's sabbatical diary, weeks 17-18: The final furlong

webmaster@digitalartsonline.co.uk (Johanna Basford) — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:04:00 GMT

As Johanna's four-month break from commissions comes to an end, she launches her Wonderbeasts show at DCA in Dundee.

Floria Sigismondi gets blasphemous for Bowie's The Next Day music video

webmaster@digitalartsonline.co.uk (Digital Arts Staff) — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:37:00 GMT

Religious imagery – and a lot of blood – permeates David Bowie's latest music video, featuring Gary Oldman and Marion Cotillard.

Coding essential for an educated youth, says Gove

webmaster@digitalartsonline.co.uk (Derek du Preez) — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:08:00 GMT

Education secretary Michael Gove has said that in order for future generations to call themselves educated, they will need to be able to code.

Download a free layered PSD artwork from illustrator Mike Harrison

webmaster@digitalartsonline.co.uk (Digital Arts Staff) — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:52:00 GMT

We caught up with Mike to find out more about how he composited the piece – and about his overall approach to his artworks.

Backlash begins against Adobe's subscription-only Creative Cloud plan

webmaster@digitalartsonline.co.uk (Gregg Keizer) — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:06:00 GMT

A petition on Change.org demanding that Adobe back away from its subscription-only model for its creativity software, including PhotoShop, has collected over 4,400 signatures by late Thursday.