
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

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

The most beautiful jigsaw puzzles in the world
By Daniel John published
You'll want a piece of these.

Move over, TikTok: Why everyone's suddenly talking about UpScrolled
By Daniel John published
The app has seen a surge of downloads.

Everyone's saying the same thing about Trump's Board of Peace logo
By Daniel John published
The man with the Midas touch strikes again.

From iPods to dumbphones: 8 analogue essentials for a lo-fi 2026
By Daniel John published
Sometimes dumbing down is the smart move.

'Not just a typeface': Volvo's new font wants to keep you safe
By Daniel John published
Volvo Centum will arrive this year.

Google compares Gemini AI design to Apple in the 1980s
By Daniel John published
This wasn't on my 2026 design bingo card.

I've think I've finally found the best dumbphone
By Daniel John last updated
The Punkt MP02 can stop you staring at your iPhone – and it looks beautiful doing it.

The new Honda logo is a delightful throwback
By Daniel John published
It's giving 1961 vibes.

"Vibrant, dynamic, and contemporary": How the look of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 was created
By Daniel John published
We caught up with the director of brand for the Games.

Gamers are arguing over the Mario Kart logo
By Daniel John published
Which do you prefer?

Disney's new TikTok-style videos could be whole new hellscape
By Daniel John published
TV and social media are merging into one.

The Lego Smart Brick backlash, explained
By Daniel John last updated
Is nothing safe from 'smart'?
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