
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

Did Coca-Cola need a redesign? Design experts weigh in on the new look
By Daniel John Published
Small tweaks can have a big impact on a brand identity.

Apple seems to be rebranding itself as a subscription service. I wish it wouldn't
By Daniel John Published
First they came for the software. Then they came for the hardware.

Those biceps on The Odyssey poster aren't Matt Damon's – and they aren't even a man's
By Daniel John Published
When it comes to practical effects, Christopher Nolan's new film is a call to arms.

This portable paper tablet might be my favourite gadget of the decade
By Daniel John Published
The reMarkable Paper Pro Move has quickly become indispensable.

Plot twist: Apple’s ridiculed AI strategy is actually working
By Daniel John Published
Looks like Apple is having the last laugh.

Is this $35 pen really better than a Montblanc?
By Daniel John Published
Some reviewers are calling it Meisterstück quality for a tenth of the price.

The backlash to Meta glasses has Apple spooked
By Daniel John Published
The company is right to worry about its reputation when it comes to smart glasses.

This video of an AI robot collapsing mid-presentation gets funnier every time I watch it
By Daniel John Last updated
Thank you, Qualcomm.

The La La Land movie poster should never have been changed
By Daniel John Published
In today's world of streaming and AI, is nothing ever truly 'finished'?

Meet 'Zero Shadow Day', the bizarre natural optical illusion that occurs twice a year in Hawaii
By Daniel John Published
You're telling me this isn't just bad Photoshop?

Everyone's saying the same thing about the new Coca-Cola font
By Daniel John Published
"The most self-aware thing a sugar company has ever done."

Apple Store workers 'concerned' about the company recording in-store conversations
By Daniel John Published
'Live Notes' is being pitched as a time-saver for Genius Bar staff.

Apple's most beautiful iPhone is £200 off right now
By Daniel John Published
The iPhone Air isn't for everyone, but at £799 it might just be for you.

FIFA seems hell-bent on destroying the World Cup brand (with the help of Shakira and Justin Bieber)
By Daniel John Last updated
Did the World Cup final really require a pop concert?

Dear Amazon: Please don't turn James Bond into Star Wars
By Daniel John Published
Disney has made Star Wars feel disposable. I hope 007 doesn't go the same way.

Apple paints a damning picture of OpenAI's interview process
By Daniel John Published
The AI company is accused of stealing Apple's trade secrets.

iPhone 18 Pro leaks point to a bigger, better and heavier smartphone from Apple
By Daniel John Published
From camera breakthroughs to a new design, here's everything we know.

The world is falling out of love with Netflix – and I think I know why
By Daniel John Published
The binge era might be coming to an end.

Apple's AI struggle turns ugly as it sues OpenAI and io, the company founded by iPhone designer Jony Ive
By Daniel John Published
And yes, Elon Musk has weighed in.

What is the 'sauna core' aesthetic, and why are AI brands obsessed with it?
By Daniel John Published
Yet another attempt to humanise AI.

The iPhone 18 Pro just leaked, and it might be the single biggest Apple leak since the iPhone 4
By Daniel John Published
Here's what it looks like, apparently.

Behold, the coolest modern Apple iPod concept yet
By Daniel John Published
This MacBook Neo-inspired design would surely be a hit.

If Apple silicone is this impressive, is it any wonder people aren't upgrading their MacBooks?
By Daniel John Last updated
Apple is facing unique retail problem thanks to its M-series chips.
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