
Joe Foley
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

Who knew the Memorial Day Sale was a great time to buy a graphics card?
By Joe Foley published
There are options for creatives and gamers.

Turn mistakes into art: 7 exercises that start with a scribble
By Joe Foley published
Scribble art can help free your creativity.

Can OpenAI and Jony Ive's mystery device end a string of AI flops?
By Joe Foley published
IO has won the hype, but Apple probably doesn't need to worry yet.

Adobe aims to digitise traditional trend books with new Substance 3D assets
By Joe Foley published
Peclers Paris has helped Adobe digitise the traditional trend book format.

Nintendo Wii fans will love How to Train Your Dragon on the Nex Playground
By Joe Foley published
This could be one of the year's most active video games.

How AI roto tech was used to make Little Simz' time-travelling new music video 'Young' more vibrant
By Joe Foley published
Daydreamer VFX helped director Dave Meyers achieve his vision for the piece.

Fortnite's AI Darth Vadar controversy is about getting a fair deal for performers
By Joe Foley published
Here's why SAG-AFTRA has lodged a complaint against Epic Games.

This groundbreaking in-game movie shows an exciting transmedia future
By Joe Foley published
The Two Embers is an innovative fusion of film, gameplay and in-game streaming.

The 7 best tools for game art and textures
By Joe Foley published
From 2D sprites to 3D models and textures for AAA titles, these are the tools for game art used by the pros.

Cheeky fan demo imagines Super Mario Bros remade by EA
By Joe Foley published
In this version, it's the developer who collects the coins.

Vibe rendering has arrived: this plugin allows AI to control Blender
By Joe Foley published
BlenderMCP allows prompt-assisted 3D modeling.

I can see why Nintendo smashed the 'Super Smash Bros' dating app
By Joe Foley published
The world's most niche dating app sounded like a bad idea.

I never thought a Procreate brush could go viral, but people love this pencil look
By Joe Foley published
It looks super realistic on a paper texture.

Some of these hilarious mock Apple product designs feel too close to home
By Joe Foley published
Apple's design cred gets taken down a peg.

GTA 6 is delayed, but GTA 5 looks almost as good with this stunning mod
By Joe Foley published
NaturalVision Enhanced uses ray tracing and enhances weather, lighting and more.

How to download Instagram photos and Reels: a complete guide
By Joe Foley last updated
Everything you need to know about how to download Instagram photos, video and Reels.

The 19 best sports logos of all time
By Tom May last updated
These famous sports logos represent the joy and passion of fans around the world.

Marathon features apparently stolen art? Its developer really needs to learn
By Joe Foley published
This was the best thing about the new game.

The best free logo maker: no-cost tools for designing eye-catching logos
By Jim McCauley last updated
Get ideas and speed up the creative process with the best free logo maker.

The New York Jets' infinite zoom art is the best NFL schedule release video yet
By Joe Foley published
I love all the Easter Eggs.

New survey shows the hidden cost of freelancing in creative roles
By Joe Foley published
Are login problems harming your income?

Lucasfilm's vision for AI in Stars Wars is making me cringe
By Joe Foley published
Blending two animals together is the future of creativity?

Super Mario 64 is still revealing design secrets after almost 29 years – but this one takes 14 months to uncover yourself
By Joe Foley published
Breaking the game reveals a 'hidden' sound effect.
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