Jon Stapley
Jon is a freelance writer and journalist who covers photography, art, technology, and the intersection of all three. When he's not scouting out news on the latest gadgets, he likes to play around with film cameras that were manufactured before he was born. To that end, he never goes anywhere without his Olympus XA2, loaded with a fresh roll of Kodak (Gold 200 is the best, since you asked). Jon is a regular contributor to Creative Bloq, and has also written for in Digital Camera World, Black + White Photography Magazine, Photomonitor, Outdoor Photography, Shortlist and probably a few others he's forgetting.
Latest articles by Jon Stapley
How to use Shopify: tips for beginners
By Jon Stapley last updated
Setting up an online business? Hit the ground running and start selling with our tips on how to use Shopify.
Walmart’s refresh attracted criticism – but designers loved it
By Jon Stapley published
Look, it’s NOT a rebrand, all right?!
Facebook dumps fact checkers; the internet responds
By Jon Stapley published
Meme the pain away.
Tri-fold phones are cool – but they’re NOT the next big thing
By Jon Stapley published
Samsung is staying cautious, and you should too.
Meta has absolutely no clue what to do with AI
By Jon Stapley published
But it really wants in. Here’s why Meta is jamming AI into everything
The psychology of fonts: how fonts make you feel
By Jon Stapley published
We take a dive into the psychology of fonts, looking at how different fonts are perceived.
“We knew it would be special”: how design team Fluid created art and ad campaigns for two decades of Final Fantasy
By Jon Stapley published
This decades-long partnership with Square Enix helped create a video gaming icon.
The best magazine fonts
By Jon Stapley published
We pick the best magazine fonts to download and use, with free options and premium paid-for typefaces
iPad mini 6 vs iPad mini 7: which should you buy?
By Jon Stapley last updated
Weighing up iPad mini 6 vs iPad mini 7? Here’s everything you need to know.
iPad vs iPad Air vs iPad Pro vs iPad mini: which should you buy?
By Jon Stapley published
Apple sells four different types of iPad, but which is right for you? We explain in our iPad vs iPad Air vs iPad Pro vs iPad mini guide.
The best graphics cards: from Nvidia, AMD and MSI to Gigabyte
By Orestis Bastounis last updated
These are the best graphics cards available today across all budgets.
The best camera for YouTube: these cameras will make your videos look professional
By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated
A complete guide to picking the best camera for YouTube videos.
The best SSDs for workstations
By Orestis Bastounis published
Looking for super-fast storage? We test out the latest SSDs to find the best option for workstations.
The best animated magazine covers of all time
By Jon Stapley published
We count off the best animated magazine covers of all time, from interactive digital editions to full-on augmented reality.
The best magazine covers of all time: Our experts decide
By Jon Stapley published
With the help of experts in the field, we pick the most outstanding and effective magazine covers ever published.
How modern typography is designed
By Jon Stapley published
We speak to the experts to find out how type is designed for brands and businesses in the modern day.
How typography can make or break a brand
By Jon Stapley published
We speak to experts in the field of typography to learn how the right type can be the making of a brand — or its undoing.
How much does it cost to build a web page?
By Jon Stapley last updated
A step-by-step guide to how much it costs to build a web page for a portfolio or creative business.
“Creativity can be spontaneous”: Designer David Airey shares a career’s worth of insights
By Jon Stapley published
In his book Identity Designed: The Process, David Airey offers up lessons he’s learned through his career to guide designers through navigating their own work.
The best camera for streaming
By Jon Stapley last updated
If you plan to start streaming content then you'll need a capable camera – whether it's for Twitch, TikTok or YouTube.
“Big, bold typography is key”: Squarespace’s Brand Design Director on how to make your website stand out
By Jon Stapley published
Satu Pelkonen lets us in on a few tips and tricks for getting your website noticed.
How to use an iPad as a drawing tablet with a PC
By Jon Stapley published
Want to use an iPad as a drawing tablet with a PC? There are a number of ways to do it
Behind the RSPCA's 50-year rebrand
By Jon Stapley published
We speak to the people behind the triumphant brand refresh of the RSPCA.
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