Ruth Hamilton
Ruth spent a couple of years as Deputy Editor of Creative Bloq, and has also either worked on or written for almost all of the site's former and current design print titles, from Computer Arts to ImagineFX. She now spends her days reviewing small appliances as the Homes Editor at TechRadar, but still occasionally writes about design on a freelance basis in her spare time.
Latest articles by Ruth Hamilton
The best 404 pages for clever web design inspiration
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
These clever 404 pages mix wit, tech wizardry and great UX.
15 of the best design portfolio examples
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
The best design portfolios come in all shapes and sizes.
What is typography? Plus key type concepts you need to know
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
A typography glossary, in plain English.
42 perfect font pairings for your next project
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
The best font pairings for typographical inspiration.
The first Galaxy Fold screens are breaking immediately
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
Reviewers report faults on $2,000 foldable phone after just days of use.
Get your work featured in an industry-leading magazine
By Ruth Hamilton published
Your guide to pitching ideas and submitting work to ImagineFX and 3D World.
5 killer icon design tips
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
Pro advice for designing icons that are easy to understand, yet packed with personality.
7 bonkers VR trends heading your way
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
From designing for smell to establishing avatar rights.
Get 70% off Corel Painter 2019... but you'll have to be quick!
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
Price drops from $429 to $129 for a few hours only.
If you spent $57k on a camera, you could take mind-blowing photos like these
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
Check out these snaps from the priciest camera in the world.
Adobe MAX Sneaks 2019: The most mind-boggling tech heading your way
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
The craziest tech experiments Adobe is currently exploring.
Photoshop on the iPad is finally here
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
Photoshop on iPad is now available to download.
Meet the coolest characters at Creative Expo Taiwan 2019
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
The stories behind the quirky creatures that caught our attention.
Adobe Fresco is now available on Windows
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
Great news for Surface Pro and Wacom MobileStudio Pro users.
Adobe's inconsistent icons are driving designers nuts
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
BUT there's actually a reason they don't match.
Affinity Publisher launches, and reveals a ridiculously cool new feature
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
Plus, get 20% off.
Pencil drawing techniques: Pro tips to sharpen your skills
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
Pencil drawing techniques for both graphite and coloured pencils.
Plugins are finally on their way to Adobe XD
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
Adobe announces XD plugins as well as an open developer platform.
Apple is offering wheels for the new Mac Pro... for an extra $400
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
Only $100 per wheel.
Bullied student's hand-drawn uni T-shirt is a sellout success
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
University of Tennessee uses boy's design for an official T-shirt.
Mickey Mouse from above is still the most horrifying thing on the internet
By Ruth Hamilton, Daniel Piper published
It certainly isn't Mickey's good side.
11 hot web trends for 2019
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
The web industry is constantly changing. Here are the trends to watch out for in 2019.
The ultimate guide to user experience
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
All the resources you need to hone your UX skills.
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