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

Real Nigerian prince addresses those email scams in viral Vaseline ad
By Joe Foley published
Can you spot a fake?

How a solo filmmaker learned 3D animation from scratch to put a movie on Apple TV
By Joe Foley published
Serhan Yorganci didn't let script rejections stop Square Heads.

9 Krita tips to master the best free Photoshop alternative
By Joe Foley published
These Krita tips and shortcuts will help you work faster in the open-source digital art and image editing software.

'Invisible jumpers' create startling optical illusion photos
By Joe Foley published
The camouflage knitwear has a message about today's social media trends.

Behind-the-scenes videos reveal the craft behind Ghibli-inspired Planet of Lana II
By Joe Foley published
An expanded art team created the game's breathtaking aesthetics.

Britain's marmalade rebranding controversy explained
By Joe Foley published
Paddington's favourite preserve is in a jam.

Want to illustrate a Kazuo Ishiguro novel?
By Joe Foley published
Entries open for The Folio Book Illustration Award 2026.

The White House's bizarre Super Mario video leaves people perplexed
By Joe Foley last updated
Why is the US government obsessed with Nintendo?

This sci-fi racing game's portal effects are blowing people's minds
By Joe Foley published
Cars on Mars is the work of a sole indie developer.

TikTok's 'hidden game' shows it wants even more of our time
By Joe Foley published
For when you need a break from doomscrolling.

Laika reveals the secrets of how it depicts water in stop-motion animation
By Joe Foley published
Animators have devised ingenious ways to create the impression of liquid.

The new Supergirl trailer is getting some surprising comparisons
By Joe Foley published
John Wick with super powers?

Why a design agency took the colours out of the Brazilian flag
By Joe Foley published
The bold redesign has a powerful message.

How Tomb Raider III achieved its dramatic 3D world before modern GPUs
By Joe Foley published
A 3D programmer reveals the graphics tricks behind a classic.

This creative startup wants to bring The Sphere experience to the high street
By Joe Foley published
Visual Endeavors' founder Aron Altmark is out to democratise immersive live digital art.

The latest Krita updates are a game changer for comic creators
By Joe Foley published
The free Photoshop alternative has new tools for artists and illustrators.

This hand-drawn game looks like Cuphead meets DuckTales
By Joe Foley published
A free demo of The Eternal Life of Goldman is available to play now.

Nike poster designs put a cinematic spin on World Cup 2026
By Joe Foley published
Footballers are depicted as movie stars.
Sony didn't "cancel" Spider-Man: here's what's really happening
By Joe Foley published
Don't panic, it's not the end of the Spider-Verse.

What is colour grading? Everything you need to know
By Mike Griggs last updated
Find out how to become a colour grading master.

Hilarious Zootopia 2 behind-the-scenes videos show how animators did their own stunts
By Joe Foley published
Making a Disney animation can get surprisingly physical.

The Coca-Cola logo: a complete history
By Joe Foley last updated
Discover how the Coca-Cola logo has stood the test of time.

How to add fonts in Photoshop
By Matt Smith last updated
Learn how to add fonts in Photoshop on a Mac, Windows PC or iPad.
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