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 print titles, from Computer Arts to ImagineFX. She now spends her days reviewing mattresses and hiking boots as the Outdoors and Wellness editor at T3.com, but continues to write about design on a freelance basis in her spare time.

Articles by: Ruth Hamilton

font pairings - A photo depicting font pairings

36 perfect font pairings

By Ruth Hamilton published 26 May 22

Fonts Perfect font pairings for type inspiration.

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18 of the best design portfolio examples for inspiration

By Ruth Hamilton published 4 May 22

Portfolios The best design portfolios come in all shapes and sizes.

Get your work featured in an industry-leading magazine

By Ruth Hamilton published 15 March 22

Graphic Design Your guide to pitching ideas and submitting work to ImagineFX and 3D World.

Genius examples of 404 pages

By Ruth Hamilton published 17 February 22

Web Design These 404 error pages showcase wit, tech wizardry and great UX.

Adobe MAX 2021: Photoshop and Illustrator come to the web

By Ruth Hamilton published 27 October 21

Adobe Adobe's annual creative conference returns.

Typography design: Rules and terms every designer must know

By Ruth Hamilton published 17 September 21

Typography A typography glossary, in words you can understand.

Best VPN ExpressVPN on a range of devices

The best VPN service in 2022

By Ruth Hamilton published 13 September 21

Software Here, we run down the best VPNs on offer, so you can browse and work in safety anywhere, and even stream more content, too.

Mickey Mouse from above is still the most horrifying thing on the internet

By Ruth Hamilton, Daniel Piper published 25 June 21

News It certainly isn't Mickey's good side.

Designers give iconic logos a radical makeover

By Ruth Hamilton published 3 April 21

Logos How do these concept redesigns hold up against the official logos?

12 trail-blazing women in design to be inspired by

By Dom Carter, Ruth Hamilton published 18 March 21

Inspiration Here are the biggest female names in the world of design.

Best desk for small spaces 2022: Compact options for small rooms

By Ruth Hamilton published 22 February 21

Graphic Design Short on room? Try one of the smart solutions in our pick of the best desks for small spaces.

Get unique Christmas presents at these 10 indie shops

By Ruth Hamilton published 9 December 20

Lifestyle Support your fellow designers and pick up a top gift all in one.

11 manga artists to pay attention to

By Ruth Hamilton, Dom Carter published 27 October 20

Digital Art The best breakout manga artists from around the world.

Inktober 2020: Tips for success in the art challenge

By Ruth Hamilton published 11 September 20

Art How to have your best year yet.

How to draw a dragon: 16 expert tips

By Ruth Hamilton published 20 August 20

Art Pro advice on how to draw a dragon with personality.

Pencil drawing techniques: Pro tips to sharpen your skills

By Ruth Hamilton published 7 April 20

Art Pencil drawing techniques for both graphite and coloured pencils.

Adobe MAX Creativity Tour: Catch up on all the action

By Ruth Hamilton published 26 February 20

It was an event packed with creative inspiration and amazing tool demos. Watch the talks right here.

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New PlayStation ad has a gruesome surprise

By Ruth Hamilton published 14 February 20

News adam&eveDDB gets weird.

8 alternative interpretations of love

By Ruth Hamilton published 13 February 20

Art These artists have all captured love from a different angle.

The French Dispatch poster is a meticulous masterpiece

By Ruth Hamilton published 12 February 20

News Wes Anderson's latest film poster shines a light on publishing.

Mockup of the iMac of the future looks incredible

By Ruth Hamilton published 11 February 20

News Video is based on Apple's patent for curved glass all-in-one machine.

Hilarious parody posters reveal the truth behind Oscar-nominated movies

By Ruth Hamilton published 7 February 20

Movies Posters get brutal.

Brewdog gets neutered in sensible rebrand

By Ruth Hamilton published 7 February 20

News New look ties in with the launch of sustainability initiative.

Can you spot all the movie references in these alternative Oscars statues?

By Ruth Hamilton published 5 February 20

News Best Picture movies reimagined.

New Sonic logo proves difficult to swallow

By Ruth Hamilton published 4 February 20

News US fast food chain makes a massive misstep with 2020 rebrand.

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