
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

Apple: release the retro iPod, you cowards
By Daniel John last updated
An ex-Apple designer just revealed an fascinating concept from 2006.

Rebrand Revisited: Instagram's controversial 2016 redesign
By Daniel John published
Ten years later, was the backlash justified?

Why are brands no longer afraid of producing AI slop?
By Daniel John published
The shame is wearing off using AI in advertising.

Paris Tennis School has the perfect logo
By Daniel John published
It's just a shame it isn't real.

Samsung's shameless AI ads aren't going down well
By Daniel John published
'This is the best iPhone ad.'

The new Apple event logo is giving me hope
By Daniel John published
Are fun MacBooks finally coming back?

Apple's entire AirPods range is massively discounted today
By Daniel John published
Presidents' Day is the perfect time to pick up a pair of Apple's word-class headphones.

Samsung TV owners are being tormented by one UI detail
By Daniel John published
The volume display is drawing loud complaints.

One of the world's most beautiful pens is 26% off right now
By Daniel John last updated
Bin the biro and start writing in style.

Yes, Apple, it's time to bring back the iPod
By Daniel John published
Even the original designer says so.

The iPhone 17e could fix Apple's biggest design crime of 2025
By Daniel John published
It sounds like the phone the 16e should have been.

It's time to stop judging rebrands so quickly
By Daniel John last updated
Some of the most controversial redesigns have had surprising staying power.

This is the first smartphone designed by kids
By Daniel John published
But is there really such thing as a "simple and safe" smartphone for minors?

Why Apple's 'Hermès' orange iPhone is going viral in China
By Daniel John published
Orange really is the new black.

Sony's new PlayStation controller concept looks like a game-changer
By Daniel John last updated
But does the game need changing?

TikTok's favourite headphones are 20% off
By Daniel John published
Take my sound advice and buy these headphones.

Apple's redesigned MacBook Pro can't come soon enough
By Daniel John published
It's what creatives have been waiting for.

The longer I look at this Trump orchestra painting, the stranger it gets
By Daniel John published
Another day, another bizarre MAGA artwork.

The best free script fonts to give your designs the personal touch
By Daniel John last updated
Add personality to your designs with the best free script fonts.

iPhone 18 design: there's good news and bad news
By Daniel John published
This year could be all about the iPhone Fold.

'Brands should mirror how people feel': Meet the studio transforming advertising
By Daniel John published
Bindery is redefining what it means to be a full-stack partner.

43 of the best print ads ever
By Daniel John last updated
Some of the most memorable, funny, clever and impactful print ads of all time
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