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

Pokémon Fusion revival inspires fan art frenzy
By Dom Carter published
The popular Pokémon combiner has brought out Twitter's creative side.

This guide highlights everything that's wrong with modern branding
By Dom Carter published
Parody deck pulls no punches.

Pizza Hut brings back iconic red roof logo
By Dom Carter published
Brand taps into nostalgia to reheat public interest.
![A naked Captain America reaching for his underwear [Image: David Talaski]](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5PDxjy9wGSSRLTiGjuiarL-320-80.jpg)
Scantily clad Marvel heroes subvert the pin-up genre
By Dom Carter published
Finally! Some buff guys caught in compromising situations.
![Fly sculpture [Image: Katharina Fritsch/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / VG Bild-Kunst Bonn, Germany]](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uzSfdDCnFUHBbWYxANbeUD-320-80.jpg)
Toddler knocks over fly sculpture worth £45K
By Dom Carter published
A three-year-old knocked the wings off an expensive piece of art.
![Libra logo [Image: Facebook]](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9TtoWkRyk58LCxTPCcunTR-320-80.jpg)
Facebook's Libra logo causes internet meltdown
By Dom Carter published
The cryptocurrency's name doesn't appear to match its logo.
![Backwards Desigual logo [Image: Desigual]](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tw9poKX9ZfUX4Bg85WK9pF-320-80.jpg)
Is Desigual’s new backwards logo a step forwards?
By Dom Carter published
And how are we supposed to pronounce it?
![Rainbow Apple logo [Image: Logopedia]](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/guS7zuR66hehuN4LeWPyVY-320-80.jpg)
It cost 50K to digitise: 5 surprising Apple logo facts
By Dom Carter published
Rob Janoff shares the story of his iconic design.
![2B - Nier Automata [Image: Meli Magali]](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kc9v4USMASaJpuCuHj5UQM-320-80.jpg)
Crediting artists on Twitter destroys the medium, says Elon Musk
By Dom Carter published
Not controversial at all...
![Spotify app screen [Image: Spotify]](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8RbphkHgfGmyC9hPkq9YLF-320-80.jpg)
Spotify takes on Apple with app redesign
By Dom Carter published
The new look library puts an emphasis on podcasts.
![Poster for Spider-Man: Far From Home [Image: Spider-Man Movie]](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/68eLqXYDPaQtUhx5KwDeri-320-80.jpg)
New Spider-Man poster is a Photoshop nightmare
By Dom Carter published
The parodies are pouring in for this questionably designed promo.
![Decoracha font [Image: høly]](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iJUq7TvDiQXgi7bs3iwuFg-320-80.jpg)
Adjustable font gets a playful upgrade
By Dom Carter published
Hugely successful font Futuracha gets a new name and a new look.
![Eurosport Tokyo Olympics logo [Image: Eurosport]](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sDwNCoxYrG9cqE4kc4BZsY-320-80.jpg)
Does Eurosport's Tokyo 2020 logo embrace the spirit of manga?
By Dom Carter published
Can you see the connection?
![New Firefox logo [Image: Firefox]](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f9xTLGTvzaieuVjWNA2g66-320-80.jpeg)
The new Firefox logos have officially arrived
By Dom Carter published
The set includes the design that leaked last week.
![IKEA grater advert [Image: Ads of the World]](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wM29mb45FdmNHFYnnKb4Pa-320-80.jpg)
IKEA takes a bite out of Apple in hilarious new ad
By Dom Carter published
It's just saying what people were thinking about the new Mac Pro.
![Colour quiz sample question [Image: Lenstore]](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3MS7ZQzpgo4rA29qDzGuvm-320-80.jpg)
You probably won't get 100% on this colour quiz
By Dom Carter published
Less than 1 per cent of players ace every single question.
![Screenshot of a notebook with a drawing of a menacing dragon [Image: Desk Works]](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/g6VVJcmxUpsfeqEVUXD5MG-320-80.jpg)
Charming indie game is a hand-drawn delight
By Dom Carter published
This upcoming RPG takes place in a student's notebook.
![Project Scarlett graphics example of stags by a lake [Image: Microsoft]](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wEzLjLaeJSyCLHR5StN5uZ-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft announces absurdly powerful new XBox console
By Dom Carter published
Project Scarlett is set to be a true game-changer.
![iPad displaying iPadOS with Apple Pencil [Image: Apple]](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZaKs73fvdmT87gsNXGaRxf-320-80.jpg)
iPad gets its own OS, and it's a laptop-killer
By Dom Carter published
New iPadOS will improve your workflow. Will you even need a laptop?
![New Tetris logo [Image: Tetris]](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FJY29u96GopjnjRhWi2N6i-320-80.jpg)
Tetris turns 35, drops a new logo
By Dom Carter published
The redesign is only part of the game's birthday celebrations.
![UK map [Image: The Pudding]](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fTZwoxjtxawTnbV34ZhNkG-320-80.jpg)
Stunning UK map swaps place names for most Wikipedia-ed residents
By Dom Carter published
Who's from your hometown?
![Wonder Woman poster [Image: Warner Bros]](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ABPCfTYd29wNa9qWigog8j-320-80.jpg)
First look: Wonder Woman 1984 poster revealed
By Dom Carter published
And it's a retro art masterpiece.
![Firefox logo [Image: Mozilla]](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6g8SQ2VMjy6PsYckNKMnHR-320-80.jpg)
Has Firefox accidentally revealed its new logo?
By Dom Carter published
A careless tweet might have leaked the design early.
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