
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

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.

If you haven't got a leather desk mat, you haven't lived
By Daniel John published
Because every home office deserves a touch of luxury.

'A serious misstep': How on earth did this AI billboard ad get approved?
By Daniel John published

The hottest tech product of 2026 might just be... the iPod?
By Daniel John last updated
The comeback of Apple's greatest product is more than just nostalgia.

How David Larbi became the internet's most joyful poet
By Daniel John published
The content creator's positive outlook has resonated with millions of followers.

Adobe is making bold claims about its new Firefly AI Assistant
By Daniel John published
"All of Adobe’s magic in a single wand."

Worried you're talking to an AI deepfake? Try the viral three finger test
By Daniel John published
(But don't rely on it entirely.)

The McDonald's taste test controversy explained
By Daniel John last updated
A case study in how brand messaging can spiral.

Apple's MacBook and iPhone wallpapers are hiding tons of secret messages (and some are easier to spot than others)
By Daniel John published
The company has been having fun with its backgrounds of late.
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