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

Has Adobe just solved one of AI video's biggest problems?
By Joe Foley published
It thinks MotionStream could transform photo editing too.

What will it mean if Disney buys Unreal Engine?
By Joe Foley published
Developers are divided over rumours of a potential bid for Epic Games.

This isn't a photo from Artemis II – it's an Unreal Engine 5 scene made with real NASA data
By Joe Foley published
The 3D recreation reveals stunning detail.

Why this incredible photo makes it look like Super Mario is twerking on the moon
By Joe Foley published
It's the moon landing conspiracy we deserve in 2026.

26 of the best free Photoshop actions
By Kerrie Hughes last updated
From filters to special effects, these free Photoshop actions could save you hours of time.
Could the Project Hail Mary VR 'sequel' redefine how we experience movies?
By Joe Foley published
The mixed-reality game will immerse players in a new extension of the story.

This hand-drawn Where's Wally?-like game is as calming as it is beautiful
By Joe Foley published
Nippets is all about people watching.

Why Super Mario Land felt different from the other games
By Joe Foley published
But it still became a classic.

Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord's gritty animation style has a surprising inspiration
By Joe Foley published
Disney's Star Wars animations have come a long way.

Coca-Cola uses a mind-bending optical illusion to sneak into 'blue' football stadiums
By Joe Foley published
Fans are seeing red, and so am I.

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.
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