Creative Bloq is all about innovations in art and design.
Founded in 2012, we are the world's leading art and design site and cover a wide range of creativity.
Our approach to art is not stuffy, inaccessible nor focused on galleries, we cover the working artists who are making art that you see in film, TV, in video games as well as those creating just for fun. This means we can cover a broad of mix of everything from fantasy illustrations and the basic art techniques to intricate 3D modelling and the hottest new indie video game designs.
We get under the skin of what's it's like to be an artist, how projects get made and how you can create your own art, all with a healthy dose of fun and opinion.
In the design world we take a particular look at branding, focusing on the agencies that win our highly respected awards the Brand Impact Awards, as well as delving into the worlds of advertising, graphic design and of course, the odd logo fail. As with our art content, we also bring you tips, tricks and advice to help you become a better creative.
We reflect on iconic art and design of the past, as well as aiming to keep you up to date with the latest trends, covering everything from the hottest colour palettes, the latest in digital crafting to the logo trends taking the branding world by storm.
Of course, all creators need a toolkit so we also apply our expertise to dig deep into the kit creatives are using and to find out the best products for realising your creative potential, whether you're working with traditional pen and paper, are deep in the world of VR or are somewhere in between.
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Born out of legacy magazines Computer Arts, Paint & Draw, 3D World, 3D Artist, net and Web Designer, Creative Bloq was founded over a decade ago. Today, we're proud to be the online space of leading 2D art magazine, ImagineFX.
Creative Bloq team
Georgia Coggan
Georgia has worked on Creative Bloq since 2018, and has been the site's Editor since 2022. With a specialism in branding and design, Georgia is also Programme Director of CB's award scheme – the Brand Impact Awards. As well as immersing herself with the industry through attending events like Adobe Max and the D&AD Awards and steering the site's content streams, Georgia has an eye on new commercial opportunities and ensuring they reflect the needs and interests of creatives.
Rosie Hilder
Rosie Hilder is Creative Bloq's Deputy Editor. After beginning her career in journalism in Argentina – where she worked as Deputy Editor of Time Out Buenos Aires – she moved back to the UK and joined Future Plc in 2016. Since then, she's worked as Operations Editor on magazines including Computer Arts, 3D World and Paint & Draw and Mac|Life. In 2018, she joined Creative Bloq, where she now assists with the daily management of the site, including growing the site's reach, getting involved in events, such as judging the Brand Impact Awards, and helping make sure our content serves the reader as best it can.
Daniel John
Daniel John is Design Editor at Creative Bloq. He reports on the worlds of design, branding and lifestyle tech, and has covered several industry events including Milan Design Week, OFFF Barcelona and Adobe Max in Los Angeles. He has interviewed leaders and designers at brands including Apple, Microsoft and Adobe. Daniel's debut book of short stories and poems was published in 2018, and his comedy newsletter is a Substack Bestseller.
Ian Dean
Ian Dean is Editor, Digital Art & 3D at Creative Bloq. With over 25 years' experience in both print and online journalism, Ian has worked on many leading video game and digital art brands, including ImagineFX magazine and Official PlayStation Magazine. Since joining the Creative Bloq team in 2021, Ian combines his loves of gaming and digital art to report on the latest news on video game art and tech, AI developments, as well as his new passion: Cricut and laser machines. In his spare time he doodles in Procreate, Corel Painter, ArtRage, and Rebelle while finding time to play Xbox, PS5 and PSVR 2.
Beren Neale
Beren Neale is Creative Bloq's Ecom Editor, and has over 10 years' experience in both print and online journalism. Having previously edited legacy magazines Computer Arts and Paint & Draw, he's a passionate fan of all things art and design. He's involved in the ecommerce of the site, bringing creatives the best deals on the best kit, as well as advising them on products that are right for their needs. When he's not working on Creative Bloq's ecom strategy, he's out rock climbing or gaming (but never together!)
Erlingur Einarsson
Erlingur is the Tech Reviews Editor on Creative Bloq. Having worked on magazines devoted to Photoshop, films, history, and science for over 15 years, as well as working on Digital Camera World and Top Ten Reviews in more recent times, Erlingur has developed a passion for finding tech that helps people do their job, whatever it may be. He loves putting things to the test and seeing if they're all hyped up to be, to make sure people are getting what they're promised. Though he still can't get his WiFi-only printer to connect to his computer.
Beth Nicholls
Beth Nicholls is Creative Bloq’s Ecommerce Writer. An avid music photographer and previous staff writer for Digital Camera World, Beth has a keen eye for content and knows just how to create it. Her background working as a tester and sales assistant for CeX while at university provided five years of extensive knowledge surrounding the latest tech and popular gaming franchises. Pair this with her love of comic books and Marvel, and you have a total nerd with a Master's degree in Photography who wishes she was Peter Parker.
Natalie Fear
Natalie Fear is Creative Bloq's staff writer. With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, she brings you the latest in art and design news. Natalie also runs Creative Bloq’s Day in the Life series, spotlighting diverse talent across the creative industries. Outside of work, she loves all things literature and music (although she’s partial to a spot of TikTok brain rot).
Joseph Foley
Joe Foley is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. He writes, news and features, updates buying guides and keeps track of the best equipment for creatives, from monitors to accessories and office supplies. A writer and translator, he also works as a project manager at a design and branding agency based in London and Buenos Aires, Argentina. He enjoys photography and wellness and also dances tango.
ImagineFX team
Rob Redman
Rob Redman is the editor of ImagineFX magazines and has a background in animation, visual effects, and photography. As a 3D artist he created the mothership in the Webby winning Plot Device and was animator on the follow-up; Order up. He has created training for Cinema 4D and Blackmagic Design Fusion artists. He's been a published product and food photographer since the age of 15. As well as being a multi-instrumentalist, Rob is also an avid beard grower.
Henry Burridge
Henry is the Production Editor for ImagineFX, responsible for proofreading the magazines’ fascinating features and in-depth tutorials, and ensuring the show runs smoothly. Before joining the team he worked as a sports writer and has produced content for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. If Henry’s not working, he’s probably playing video games, watching his favourite distinctly average football team, or plotting his next obscure holiday.
Daniel Vincent
Daniel is Art Editor of ImagineFX magazine. He has over two decades of magazine publishing experience and has worked on a multitude of publications including MBUK, Official PlayStation Magazine, PSW, PC Gamer and Guitar Techniques. When Daniel is not designing pages or finding the best artists for ImagineFX, you can find him trying to be like Spider-Man at his local climbing wall, thrashing his heart out on Zwift or headbanging at a loud gig.
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