Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. He writes news, features and buying guides and keeps track of the best equipment and software for creatives, from video editing programs to monitors and accessories. A veteran news writer and photographer, he now works as a project manager at the London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives. There he manages a team of designers, photographers and video editors who specialise in producing visual content and design assets for the hospitality sector. He also dances Argentine tango.
Latest articles by Joe Foley

How a photo of an insect inspired this surprising retrofuturistic cityscape
By Joe Foley published
Xie Xufeng’s urban scene adds a touch of whimsy to the monotonous routine of daily commuting.

Blender artist travels in time, turning old photos into explorable 3D scenes
By Joe Foley published
And the workflow is free.

Game devs should avoid indie publishers, indie publisher says
By Joe Foley published
Hooded Horse CEO warns of "predatory and opportunistic" industry.

See how the Animal Crossing musical animation was made
By Joe Foley published
The behind-the-scenes video is delightful.

27 of the best free Photoshop actions
By Kerrie Hughes last updated
These awesome free Photoshop actions could save you hours of design time.

How Highguard’s game art failed by trying to please everyone
By Joe Foley published
Is this the "Corporate Memphis of game art"?

Colour geeks will love this free mobile game
By Joe Foley published
RGB is so much harder than you might think.

New Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer drives fans wild with surprise references
By Joe Foley published
But is it trying to pack in too much?

Earthworm Jim's creator has an unpopular take on AI art
By Joe Foley published
The animator and cartoonist has sparked controversy with his pro-AI stance.

This artist surprises with a modern twist on classic fairy tales
By ImagineFX staff, Joe Foley published
The Frog Prince will never seem the same again.

KPop Demon Hunters vs Zootopia 2 – who will win the best animation Oscar?
By Joe Foley published
Best Animated Feature looks like a battle between two giants.

Brands are torturing their animated mascots, and we can't stop watching
By Joe Foley published
A creepy AI animation trend has arrived in advertising.

This free Unreal Engine 5 game looks like a haunted sketchbook come to life
By Joe Foley published
My Paper Forest shuns the 'Unreal Engine look' with its hand-drawn textures.

The best places to sell design online
By Joe Foley last updated
Make extra cash by using the best places to sell design online.

Tomb Raider's Lara Croft almost looked very different in Japan
By Joe Foley published
The game's publisher wanted an anime-style redesign, and it's freaking people out.

Adobe After Effects finally levels up with its biggest update in years
By Joe Foley published
New tools provide the first step towards native 3D design.

Epic Fable concept art makes me even more excited about the reboot
By Joe Foley published
All should be revealed at Developer Direct 2026.

The YouTube logo: a history
By Joe Foley last updated
The YouTube logo history and evolution provides a lesson in restrained design.

Black screen on a MacBook Pro? Here's how to fix it
By Joe Foley last updated
A step-by-step guide to fixing a black screen on MacBook Pro or an external monitor.

How I made the Empire Strikes Back 40th anniversary movie poster
By ImagineFX staff, Joe Foley published
Matt Ferguson reveals how he created epic posters for the Star Wars sequel and for Predator Badlands.

Even AI's mind is blown by this optical illusion
By Joe Foley published
And that could mean the rotating snakes illusion is finally explained.

A YouTuber made 100 famous logos from Lego and shared the instructions
By Joe Foley published
The epic project shows the best logos have something in common.

No Baldur’s Gate 3 on Switch 2 shatters gamers' hopes
By Joe Foley published
It could have been the perfect fit for Nintendo's AAA ambitions for the console.
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