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Source: Steam To stand out in the crowd, most people believe you need to be the loudest one in the room. For Bento Days, the case is the opposite. Sling and her small team develop this cosy management game at a Malaysian indie game studio, Fruitscandy Studio. In this indie game, you run a bento box shop where you tailor lunchboxes based on the tastes of your neighbourhood community. The soft pastel colour palette and cute character art style reminded me of a few mobile games

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The Sunday Scaries are common feelings of anxiety and stress that arise before the workweek, especially for those in creative fields, where work is personal and rarely feels done.

Creatives often struggle with traditional planning, which can lead to underestimated deadlines and stress. Backwards planning offers a fresh perspective by starting from the deadline and working in reverse.

A student’s final year project is often temporary, with graduation marking the end of its journey. For FiresOut!, graduation was just the beginning. This group of young talents from Asia Pacific University (APU) took their group project beyond the classroom and built a full-fledged gaming studio — Dreamonaut Studio, an up-and-coming indie team from Malaysia. Their belief and passion for the game carried it further than any final year project would, developing it into a more r

Communication doesn’t only happen verbally. As long as the message is understood and the goal is achieved, non-verbal cues serve as an essential, and often richer, method of expression. Then why do so many creatives and artists gravitate towards this form of communication?

Discover the best tools for beginner 2D animators, including free and professional 2D animation software to help you learn, practise, and create with confidence.

Feeling overwhelmed as an animator is more common than you think, especially in an industry shaped by tight deadlines, long hours, and constant creative pressure.

Learn how designers, animators, and artists use body language, tone, eye contact, and non-verbal cues to collaborate, pitch ideas, and build stronger creative relationships.

Animation in 2026 moves faster than ever, and the right tools can make all the difference. Whether you’re freelancing, working in a studio, or creating your first short film, the tools now go beyond drawing and modelling, helping teams streamline workflows, speed up production, and collaborate more effectively.

When everything feels important, and everyone wants visibility, execution isn’t usually the hardest part. The bigger challenge is knowing what to focus on first, that’s where prioritisation comes in.

Creative work does not come with a built-in order. That is exactly what makes prioritisation so hard. Learn how to sequence your work, protect your energy, and finish what matters most.

From a joke title to an addictive indie game, learn how GROWING MY MANHOLE evolved through smart design, satisfying gameplay, and a memorable vision.

Build practical negotiation skills for creative project managers to protect your scope, budget, and timelines while keeping clients and stakeholders genuinely on side.

Choosing the right productivity tools for your creative team doesn't have to take hours of research. Here's how to find the best fit for how your team actually works.