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

'Monstrous' hand statue sparks controversy
By Dom Carter published
The giant hand sculpture is splitting opinion in New Zealand.

Skype users desperately want its old icon back
By Dom Carter published
Telecoms tool is the latest Microsoft app to get a redesign.

Artists are LOVING these notes on drawing a hand
By Dom Carter published
These approaches are proving to be very useful.

Fun new font captures the playfulness of cats
By Dom Carter published
This font set took its lead from our feline friends.

Problematic chicken box campaign angers just about everyone
By Dom Carter published
The boxes target knife crime.

Spider mouse is the creepiest accessory we've seen
By Dom Carter published
Feeling brave? Buy a mouse with a bug in it.

McDonald's coffee chain gets a (very) subtle makeover
By Dom Carter published
McCafé updates its branding, revealing a tweaked new logo.

Why has Heinz released Ed Sheeran-themed ketchup bottles?
By Dom Carter published
The singer is a fan of the sauce.

Google Maps to get idiot-proof AR update
By Dom Carter published
Android and iOS users will soon be able to enjoy Live View.

This ugly free font attacks skewed politics
By Dom Carter published
Ugly Gerry takes aim at gerrymandered US districts.

Nike brings back old Swoosh logos
By Dom Carter published
New shoes and animations pay homage to the famous design.

Illustrators reveal who inspired them to draw
By Dom Carter published
These are the illustrators who made the next generation get creative.

Mr Mac Book discredits the MacBook in new Microsoft ad
By Dom Carter published
A conveniently named actor helps promote the Surface Laptop 2.

Twitter embraces its ugly side in goofy new ads
By Dom Carter published
Funny tweets become billboards in this clever campaign.

Do these provocative ads go too far?
By Dom Carter published
Australian campaign draws attention to social issues in advertising.

Boots reveals biggest logo redesign in 170 years
By Dom Carter published
Pharmacy chain liberates its logo in a confident rebrand.

Minimalist McDonald's ads use fries to guide motorists
By Dom Carter published
Fries show you the way in this eye-catching campaign.

European creatives: Save 20% on Adobe CC single apps – today only!
By Dom Carter published
Don't miss this deal.

Want to be a designer? You have to know these terms
By Dom Carter published
This design dictionary is here to teach you the lingo.

New &Walsh logo pushes typography to the limits
By Dom Carter published
The studio's identity includes 50 distorted ampersands.

Can custom designed awards save Reddit communities?
By Dom Carter published
The site hopes they will encourage healthier conversation.

Improved Visit Malaysia 2020 logo still has a glaring error
By Dom Carter published
Improved design is undermined by a confusing slogan.

ITV lets 52 different designers loose on its branding
By Dom Carter published
This channel's logo is about to start looking very different.
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