Dom Carter
Dom Carter is a freelance writer who specialises in art and design. Formerly a staff writer for Creative Bloq, his work has also appeared on Creative Boom and in the pages of ImagineFX, Computer Arts, 3D World, and .net. He has been a D&AD New Blood judge, and has a particular interest in picture books.
Latest articles by Dom Carter
![Skype app icon](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xTZk88cDht6gTLMyfqQJBg-320-80.png)
Skype users desperately want its old icon back
By Dom Carter published
Telecoms tool is the latest Microsoft app to get a redesign.
![How to draw hands tips](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R72o6St2w42yu3LAbEkkVL-320-80.png)
Artists are LOVING these notes on drawing a hand
By Dom Carter published
These approaches are proving to be very useful.
![Cat font](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JYNHSy87Lb2yZ8oj7itaj3-320-80.png)
Fun new font captures the playfulness of cats
By Dom Carter published
This font set took its lead from our feline friends.
![Home Office #knifefree campaign](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qiUpkBadsHXPJ24SbpzRge-320-80.png)
Problematic chicken box campaign angers just about everyone
By Dom Carter published
The boxes target knife crime.
![spider mouse](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rydwEtYH2X9KgocUEUGxHM-320-80.png)
Spider mouse is the creepiest accessory we've seen
By Dom Carter published
Feeling brave? Buy a mouse with a bug in it.
![McCafe branding](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4a5fKXrS3zNNJKod4AFJTh-320-80.png)
McDonald's coffee chain gets a (very) subtle makeover
By Dom Carter published
McCafé updates its branding, revealing a tweaked new logo.
![Heinz bottle](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dxFX3UjUH4nPgGiJaJzLB9-320-80.png)
Why has Heinz released Ed Sheeran-themed ketchup bottles?
By Dom Carter published
The singer is a fan of the sauce.
![Live View](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QtqG9ouXUX7sHhqhfYTQbf-320-80.png)
Google Maps to get idiot-proof AR update
By Dom Carter published
Android and iOS users will soon be able to enjoy Live View.
![Ugly Gerry](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uR7N5kAjCeCNwhBCGpTuvk-320-80.png)
This ugly free font attacks skewed politics
By Dom Carter published
Ugly Gerry takes aim at gerrymandered US districts.
![Nike shoe](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZFPzYXgfSp83vgWnpLHTXH-320-80.png)
Nike brings back old Swoosh logos
By Dom Carter published
New shoes and animations pay homage to the famous design.
![Ken Reid illustration](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4URp4PypwVLxpUaqwedDVV-320-80.png)
Illustrators reveal who inspired them to draw
By Dom Carter published
These are the illustrators who made the next generation get creative.
![Mac Book pro ad still](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TNiHXwaFyUfyNDwgyLu6un-320-80.png)
Mr Mac Book discredits the MacBook in new Microsoft ad
By Dom Carter published
A conveniently named actor helps promote the Surface Laptop 2.
![Twitter status](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CBqNqyWb7y2tnsdMuxt59d-320-80.png)
Twitter embraces its ugly side in goofy new ads
By Dom Carter published
Funny tweets become billboards in this clever campaign.
![Ad Standards campaign](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wKgerGrWiWSYg4x4K5iC9J-320-80.png)
Do these provocative ads go too far?
By Dom Carter published
Australian campaign draws attention to social issues in advertising.
![Boots logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KjL62wBFr8zZwaaPbdMZrL-320-80.png)
Boots reveals biggest logo redesign in 170 years
By Dom Carter published
Pharmacy chain liberates its logo in a confident rebrand.
![McDonald's fries posters](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Q4m7SC2zX8bVz2eCYftVpE-320-80.png)
Minimalist McDonald's ads use fries to guide motorists
By Dom Carter published
Fries show you the way in this eye-catching campaign.
![Adobe CC graphic](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tPSfq9X3BBLjRLdwgEHDUo-320-80.jpg)
European creatives: Save 20% on Adobe CC single apps – today only!
By Dom Carter published
Don't miss this deal.
![Design Dictionary](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B44ZRtinGYrsYtF4oFG5nF-320-80.png)
Want to be a designer? You have to know these terms
By Dom Carter published
This design dictionary is here to teach you the lingo.
![&Walsh logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qLHTivh8TFowknKfTQ3U8n-320-80.png)
New &Walsh logo pushes typography to the limits
By Dom Carter published
The studio's identity includes 50 distorted ampersands.
![Community awards](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AKWBx7dFaMemEYd3JfDdke-320-80.png)
Can custom designed awards save Reddit communities?
By Dom Carter published
The site hopes they will encourage healthier conversation.
![Malaysia 2020 logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xS2reMkWVdUoNzo3BzCoLo-320-80.jpg)
Improved Visit Malaysia 2020 logo still has a glaring error
By Dom Carter published
Improved design is undermined by a confusing slogan.
![ITV idents](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ufiBNVxPdZn28FBmo3e6sc-320-80.jpg)
ITV lets 52 different designers loose on its branding
By Dom Carter published
This channel's logo is about to start looking very different.
![ai portrait](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/unLJo2GLfG3ogpgWxiX2cA-320-80.jpg)
Forget FaceApp, this tool turns your face into a masterpiece
By Dom Carter published
There’s a new face-changing app in town – and it’s creepy AF.