
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.
Latest articles by Daniel John

After a week with the reMarkable Paper Pure, I finally get digital notepads
By Daniel John published
The beauty is in the simplicity.

How the em dash got caught in the crossfire in the war on AI writing
By Daniel John last updated
Bad writing has been around much longer than AI.

As a James Bond fan, I'm personally affronted by Trump's latest AI stunt
By Daniel John published
I know I shouldn't rise to it, but...

Lady Gaga and Apple are facing a design controversy, and it shows public perception of AI is shifting
By Daniel John last updated
"Five years ago I would have thought this was so cool."

The Dua Lipa v Samsung debacle should be a warning to every brand
By Daniel John published
"It's her face so get her permission."

Can a new logo help Threads escape Instagram's shadow?
By Daniel John published
The new look is all about forward momentum.

Apple's folding iPhone suddenly doesn't sound so 'Ultra'
By Daniel John published
It's set to lose one of the iPhone's most familiar features.

Yes, James Bond should be in video games
By Daniel John published
The imminent arrival of 007: First Light is sparking debate.

I'll never get over the audacity of this 2015 movie poster design
By Daniel John published
It's the ultimate middle finger to critics.

Why AI brands are obsessed with serif fonts
By Daniel John published
We talk to a creative director at Monotype about the rising trend for 'human' type.

Ingenious McDonald's print ads are going viral (again)
By Daniel John published
Another minimal masterpiece from the burger brand.

Why everyone's talking about the Cadillac Championship trophy
By Daniel John published
The golf tournament's new design comes out swinging.

Did Apple inspire the new Xbox logo?
By Daniel John published
The new design certain looks... glassy.

Sorry Apple, but nobody wants an 18-inch iPad
By Daniel John published
CEO John Ternus's 'pet project' sound too big for this world.

Is this the end of the road for the iPad?
By Daniel John published
With a folding iPhone and touchscreen MacBook on the horizon, the future looks uncertain for Apple's tablet.

Why Burger King's stunning rebrand is still the best of the 2020s
By Daniel John published
Five years on, it still feels timeless.

Who's behind the striking 'Stop War' poster that's all over social media?
By Daniel John published
The iconic typographic design is striking a chord.

ChatGPT Images 2.0 has people declaring the death of graphic design... again
By Daniel John published
Should we actually be worried this time?

Why a 2012 Burger King ad still haunts Mary J. Blige
By Daniel John published
"Not a laughing matter."

Ever wondered what a font made of body parts looks like?
By Daniel John published
Holland and Barrett's new typeface is a celebration of all things human.

Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down: Here are his biggest hits and worst flops of the last 15 years
By Daniel John last updated
From AirPods to the Apple Car.

Instagram's viral flash filter might be more sinister than it seems
By Daniel John published
Here's how to use it – if you want to.

NFL fans can't decide if the new Washington Commanders logo makes physical sense
By Daniel John published
Welcome to a new level of design scrutiny.
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