Latest articles by Jon Stapley
“We knew it would be special”: how design team Fluid created art and ad campaigns for two decades of Final Fantasy
This decades-long partnership with Square Enix helped create a video gaming icon.
The best magazine fonts
We pick the best magazine fonts to download and use, with free options and premium paid-for typefaces
iPad mini 6 vs iPad mini 7: which should you buy?
Weighing up iPad mini 6 vs iPad mini 7? Here’s everything you need to know.
iPad vs iPad Air vs iPad Pro vs iPad mini: which should you buy?
Apple sells four different types of iPad, but which is right for you? We explain in our iPad vs iPad Air vs iPad Pro vs iPad mini guide.
The best graphics cards: from Nvidia, AMD and MSI to Gigabyte
These are the best graphics cards available today across all budgets.
The best camera for YouTube: these cameras will make your videos look professional
A complete guide to picking the best camera for YouTube videos.
The best SSDs for workstations
Looking for super-fast storage? We test out the latest SSDs to find the best option for workstations.
The best animated magazine covers of all time
We count off the best animated magazine covers of all time, from interactive digital editions to full-on augmented reality.
The best magazine covers of all time: Our experts decide
With the help of experts in the field, we pick the most outstanding and effective magazine covers ever published.
How modern typography is designed
We speak to the experts to find out how type is designed for brands and businesses in the modern day.
How typography can make or break a brand
We speak to experts in the field of typography to learn how the right type can be the making of a brand — or its undoing.
How much does it cost to build a web page?
A step-by-step guide to how much it costs to build a web page for a portfolio or creative business.
“Creativity can be spontaneous”: Designer David Airey shares a career’s worth of insights
In his book Identity Designed: The Process, David Airey offers up lessons he’s learned through his career to guide designers through navigating their own work.
The best camera for streaming
If you plan to start streaming content then you'll need a capable camera – whether it's for Twitch, TikTok or YouTube.
“Big, bold typography is key”: Squarespace’s Brand Design Director on how to make your website stand out
Satu Pelkonen lets us in on a few tips and tricks for getting your website noticed.
How to use an iPad as a drawing tablet with a PC
Want to use an iPad as a drawing tablet with a PC? There are a number of ways to do it
Behind the RSPCA's 50-year rebrand
We speak to the people behind the triumphant brand refresh of the RSPCA.
How to build a Squarespace website
We take you through a quick-start guide to building a Squarespace website.
How do laser cutters work?
We take a closer look at how laser cutters work, as well as the different types available.
How to make a website on Weebly
We take you step by step through how to make a website on Weebly, a quick and affordable website builder.
How to draw on the iPad: your guide to getting started
Our guide to how to draw on the iPad starts with the basics, from pairing your Pencil to picking the right apps.
iPad vs Samsung tablets: which should you buy?
Thinking about buying a tablet? We pit iPad vs Samsung tablets to help you decide which is the best tablet for you.
The best drawing tablets for animation
Our guide includes top choices from Wacom, Huion and more.
