Creative Bloq's most read stories of 2025

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It's been a varied year here at Creative Bloq. As ever, we've covered all things creativity including a mix of stories about art, design and technology.

And what have people been reading? I hear you cry. Well wonder no more, because here is our list of the top 10 most popular news and features on Creative Bloq this year, in reverse order.

New Google logo

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Back in May, Google dropped the first significant update to its logo in a decade. It blurred the four colours of its 'G' logo into a rainbow gradient and the change went down surprisingly well. Plenty of you wanted to read about it, too.

Read the new Google logo is already proving popular

09. How a father and son made a Star Wars film in their garage

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This 15-minute Star Wars short, set during The Empire Strikes Back, was made for less than $3,000 by a father and son in their garage. Our digital art and 3D editor, Ian Dean, got the inside scoop.

Read how a father and son made a Star Wars film in their garage

08. I was skeptical about the redesigned Evercade EXP-R, until I finally tried it

Evercade EXP-R and VS-R; retro consoles

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When Blaze Entertainment first revealed the updated Evercade EXP-R and VS-R, Ian was sceptical. But after spending time with both, he came to realise that Blaze hasn't fundamentally taken anything away, it's simply refined its vision.

Read I was skeptical about the redesigned Evercade EXP-R, until I finally tried it

07. Camera phone shoot out: Samsung S24 Ultra Vs Honor 200 Pro

Camera shootout S24 Ultra V Honor 200 Pro

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Our ecom writer Beth Nicholls has tested various camera phones this year. She pitted the Samsung S24 Ultra against the Honor 200 Pro back in February. Read all about it to find out how she got on.

Read camera phone shoot out: Samsung S24 Ultra Vs Honor 200 Pro

06. 3D Print your own Borderlands 4 helmets with these official files

Borderlands 4 3D files

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Following the launch of Borderlands 4 back in September, the company shared several official STL files via Printables for fans to download and print their own cosplay parts. For our resident 3D printing expert, Beth, it was like Christmas had come early.

Read 3D Print your own Borderlands 4 helmets with these official files

05. The new Range Rover logo might be the branding disaster of the year

Range Rover

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Following the controversy of the Jaguar rebrand last year, this year we saw parent company Jaguar Land Rover land itself in hot water once more. A new Range Rover emblem appeared in a presentation to investors and fans reacted strongly.

Read the new Range Rover logo might be the branding disaster of the year

04. I just learned why Disney characters wear white gloves, and my childhood is ruined

Disney characters Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy wearing white gloves

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It was early in the year when this story got you all talking. Our freelancer Joseph Foley found out just why it is that Mickey Mouse and other Disney characters wear white gloves and he was shocked by what he discovered.

Read I just learned why Disney characters wear white gloves, and my childhood is ruined

03. Right now, I wouldn't use an iPhone if you gave me it for free

iPhone 16 camera

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Freelancer Tom May loves Apple. But when it comes to smartphones, you couldn't pay him to swap his Android for an iPhone. He explains why in this piece.

Read I wouldn't use an iPhone if you paid me

02. FIFA deletes World Cup 2026 poster after fan backlash

FIFA World Cup 2026 poster with Ronaldo missing

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The football governing body's official print campaign for the 2026 World Cup got off to a shaky start, after it was forced to delete its first poster from social media. They seem to have forgotten to include the most famous player in the world. Oops.

Read FIFA deletes World Cup 2026 poster after fan backlash

01. KPop Demon Hunters finally gets the art book it deserves

KPop Dem,on Hunters art book

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But the most popular news story/feature of the year featured KPop Demon Hunters, more specifically the art book that explains the creative inspiration behind the movie. And as the online version was available for free, many of you got pretty excited.

Read KPop Demon Hunters finally gets the art book it deserves

Rosie Hilder
Deputy editor

Rosie Hilder is Creative Bloq's Deputy Editor. After beginning her career in journalism in Argentina – where she worked as Deputy Editor of Time Out Buenos Aires – she moved back to the UK and joined Future Plc in 2016. Since then, she's worked as Operations Editor on magazines including Computer Arts, 3D World and Paint & Draw and Mac|Life. In 2018, she joined Creative Bloq, where she now assists with the daily management of the site, including growing the site's reach, getting involved in events, such as judging the Brand Impact Awards, and helping make sure our content serves the reader as best it can.

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