Dom Carter

Dom Carter

Dom Carter is a freelance writer who specialises in art and design. Formerly a staff writer for Creative Bloq, his work has also appeared on Creative Boom and in the pages of ImagineFX, Computer Arts, 3D World, and .net. He has been a D&AD New Blood judge, and has a particular interest in picture books.

Latest articles by Dom Carter

Image file type flowchart

Funny flowchart reveals how to save your images – and when to burn your logos

By Dom Carter, Georgia Coggan last updated

Should you use JPG or PNG?

Logos & Icons
Manga artists: Laia López

11 manga artists to pay attention to

By Ruth Hamilton, Dom Carter published

The best breakout manga artists from around the world.

Digital Art
Joe Biden presidential campaign logos

There's a big problem with Joe Biden's campaign logo

By Dom Carter last updated

Online design critics have spotted some major flaws.

Logos & Icons
Person browsing books on a book shelf

Former design students pass on advice for newcomers

By Dom Carter last updated

Learn from the wisdom in this Twitter thread.

Creative Careers
Creatable World doll

Can these new gender neutral dolls topple Barbie?

By Dom Carter last updated

Mattel's new toy range aims to help kids express themselves.

Product Design
Wacom stylus [Image: Wacom]

Finally! The stylus Wacom users have been waiting for

By Dom Carter last updated

Bye-bye batteries.

Phones & Tablets
Apple Watch [Image: John Lewis]

Get an Apple Watch Series 4 for under £60!

By Dom Carter last updated

Save up to £340 on the Apple Watch Series 4 when you trade in.

Smartwatches
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact UK SIM-Free Smartphone

Amazon deals: save over £100 on this Sony Smartphone

By Dom Carter last updated

Amazon has slashed over £100 from the price of a Sony Smartphone.

Huawei Watch 2 Classic Smartwatch

Amazon deals: this Huawei watch is almost half price

By Dom Carter last updated

Don't miss this huge discount.

Wileyfox Swift 2

Save 41% on this Wileyfox Smartphone

By Dom Carter last updated

Pick up this Wileyfox Swift 2 for just £139.99.

Sony noise canceling headphones

Amazon Prime Day deals: save on Sony Wireless Headphones

By Dom Carter last updated

Great sound for under $100.

ASUS VivoBook

Amazon deals: $100 saving on Asus VivoBook S410

By Dom Carter last updated

Get this powerful Asus VivoBook at its best price yet.

Microsoft Surface Pro

Amazon deals: Microsoft Surface Pro price slashed by a third

By Dom Carter last updated

Grab it while you can.

camera discount

Mega Amazon error meant photographers got $13k of kit for under $100 on Prime Day

By Dom Carter last updated

How does 99.3% off sound?

Amazon Prime Day logo and boxes [Image: Amazon]

Amazon Prime Day 2019 date leaked... again

By Dom Carter last updated

For the second time, Amazon gives the Prime Day game away.

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YouTube launches a new logo design

By Dom Carter last updated

Will you give it a thumbs up or a thumbs down?

Logos & Icons
Flip book

14 awe-inspiring flip books

By Dom Carter published

Featuring expression and personality, these brilliant flip books are sure to inspire you.

Illustration
A stack of colourful notebooks

10 of the best notebooks for designers

By Dom Carter last updated

Stylish and practical notebooks to preserve your ideas.

Art Supplies
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Pinterest's new logo says goodbye to script text

By Dom Carter last updated

The world's creative scrapbook gets a new wordmark.

Fonts & Typography
Pixel art: river leading to a range of mountains

Pixel art: 31 amazing examples

By Dom Carter last updated

From illustrations to animations, discover the best pixel art around.

Illustration
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A designer's guide to typography and fonts

By Dom Carter last updated

Master the technical terms of typography with this infographic.

Fonts & Typography
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Create perfect social media images with this cheat sheet

By Dom Carter last updated

This cheat sheet shows image sizes across social media.

Social Media
Web comics: Necropolis

18 imaginative web comics to inspire you

By Dom Carter last updated

Take a break and unleash your creativity with free web comics.

Graphic Design
Design Management MA

How a Design Management masters degree could supercharge your CV

By Dom Carter published

Progress your career with this course.

Training Courses
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Ready Player One logo has a clever Easter Egg for fans

By Dom Carter last updated

The logo sneaks in a plot reference for eagle-eyed viewers.

Logos & Icons
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