Christopher Phin

Christopher has written and edited a range of publications, including Apple-specialist titles MacFormat, Mac|Life and iPad User. His work has also featured in the BBC, Computer Arts, Digital Camera Magazine, PhotoRadar, Practical Photoshop, Macworld and TechRadar. He is currently head of podcasts at DC Thomson and has spoken at various design and tech events.

Articles by: Christopher Phin

Best iPad apps for designers: Procreate

The 15 best iPad apps for designers

By Christopher Phin last updated

iPad Improve your productivity on the go with the best iPad apps for designers.

The 10 most beautiful Apple products (and the 5 ugliest)

By Christopher Phin published

Apple Apple's biggest design hits – and the ones we'd rather never see again.

The creative's guide to email management

By Christopher Phin last updated

Productivity Save yourself from drowning in emails with these tips.

Blackmagic eGPU next to MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018) and Blackmagic eGPU review

By Christopher Phin published

Tools The perfect balance of power and portability?

iMac Pro review

By Christopher Phin last updated

Hardware The pro Apple computer that most creative pros don’t need.

Create a repeating pattern in Photoshop

By Christopher Phin published

Photoshop Discover how to create a simple black and yellow pattern.

10 typographic mistakes everyone makes (including us...)

By Christopher Phin published

Typography Where you're going wrong.

Cup of espresso by a computer keyboard

9 things nobody tells you about going freelance

By Christopher Phin published

Career An inside insight into the world of freelancing – with some surprises.

Should designers care about typographic mistakes?

By Christopher Phin published

Typography Typography has had a rich evolution, so please honour it.

Review: iPad Pro 12.9 (2017) with iOS 11

By Dan Grabham, Christopher Phin last updated

Digital Art Apple's mobile OS includes some sweet creative enhancements for the iPad Pro.

Apple Pencil review

By Christopher Phin last updated

iPad Apple hopes to attract design professionals with iPad Pro and this, the Pencil