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
![Squarespace website example image](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MJv2wTdz3DFL4HWtLTNawk-320-80.jpg)
How to build a Squarespace website
By Jon Stapley published
We take you through a quick-start guide to building a Squarespace website.
![xTool P2; a dark grey laser cutter machne](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RUsubQPnFWgKMSnJgHpQFW-320-80.jpg)
How do laser cutters work?
By Jon Stapley published
We take a closer look at how laser cutters work, as well as the different types available.
![Weebly review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/STCScVJTzg4VoRwVM2S9E6-320-80.jpg)
How to make a website on Weebly
By Jon Stapley published
We take you step by step through how to make a website on Weebly, a quick and affordable website builder.
![An artist shows how to draw on the iPad](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPEMdydQCCHH7f6ZY7tezn-320-80.jpg)
How to draw on the iPad: your guide to getting started
By Jon Stapley last updated
Our guide to how to draw on the iPad starts with the basics, from pairing your Pencil to picking the right apps.
![iPad vs Samsung tablets logo on coloured background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/j7xERK9JwRjzVA6jboNiEb-320-80.jpg)
iPad vs Samsung tablets: which should you buy?
By Jon Stapley last updated
Thinking about buying a tablet? We pit iPad vs Samsung tablets to help you decide which is the best tablet for you.
![Product shots of the various best drawing tablets for animation on a dark background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CevDEy3BcfnToHjEgMAoeL-320-80.jpg)
The best drawing tablets for animation
By Jon Stapley last updated
Our guide includes top choices from Wacom, Huion and more.
![A product shot of the various best Wacom alternatives on a colourful background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HW9Ve78MCLaYdL3tpbqCgT-320-80.jpg)
Best Wacom alternatives: From Huion to XP-Pen
By Jon Stapley last updated
These Wacom alternatives are perfect for artists on a budget.
![Woman working on laptop, with coffee cup](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/j6DENxeLfGXKkujDN6nDZ-320-80.jpg)
How to make a website on Google: a beginner's guide
By Jon Stapley published
We show you how to use Google Sites to quickly make a website on Google – it's easy and it's free!
![Product shots of some of the best iPhone gimbals](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dQEDEnh27QSoqQxXtX9hwS-320-80.jpg)
The best iPhone gimbal in 2025
By Jon Stapley last updated
These are the best iPhone gimbals for stabilising video.
![THX logo in metallic font on black background, surrounded by blue rectangular framing](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yaFwXPsFbGjyqiP9u6Fj5Z-320-80.jpg)
The THX logo: a (non-exhaustive) history
By Jon Stapley published
The audience is listening as we take a look back at the journey of the THX logo over decades.
![Composite of Starbucks logos](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jePT353TYjsE5CYxTBLBGn-320-80.jpg)
The Starbucks logo: a history
By Jon Stapley published
We look back at the history of the Starbucks logo, and how it evolved to one of the most recognised marks on the planet.
![Composite of five Samsung logos](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JdufkmficNfJfPRNnoRugj-320-80.jpg)
A history of the Samsung logo
By Jon Stapley published
We trace the history of the Samsung logo, from its beginnings in 1930s Korea to the global fame it enjoys today.
![XP-Pen vs Huion logos](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Vb6AHgf6t95BsjyQTXWXNX-320-80.jpg)
XP-Pen vs Huion: which is right for you?
By Jon Stapley last updated
In our XP-Pen vs Huion guide, we look at the pros and cons of the tablets offered by each manufacturer.
![Wacom vs XP-Pen](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/68bHY4Qgv4gL2h5yoGsiGm-320-80.jpg)
Wacom vs XP-Pen: Which is for you?
By Jon Stapley last updated
How to decide between Wacom and XP-Pen.
![Miami Dolphins logo composite](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iHMxwEAbSsrN5eKXNhtgZP-320-80.jpg)
The Miami Dolphins logo: a history
By Jon Stapley published
We look at how the Miami Dolphins logo has evolved over the 57 years of the team’s history.
![NBA logo on red](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CPAhzgowLi2NtrP9HfVy9Y-320-80.png)
The NBA logo: a history
By Jon Stapley published
The NBA logo is one of the most enduring in professional sports. Here's how it came to be.
![Philadelphia Eagles logo composite](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ye4yX74EySnUkauMmaocmD-320-80.jpg)
The Philadelphia Eagles logo: a history
By Jon Stapley published
We look at how the Philadelphia Eagles logo has evolved, from its beginnings in the 1930s right up to the present day.
![NFL logo composite](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6F77yfBF9Gy47hNubP7Q78-320-80.jpg)
The NFL logo: a history
By Jon Stapley published
We look at the history of the NFL logo, from its origins right through to the present day.
![Composite of logos](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xdGDFRGhXzprbdKRXk9UaC-320-80.jpg)
The history of logos: how the logo became what it is today
By Jon Stapley published
We take a look back at the history of the logo, from its earliest origins to its possible futures.
![best 20th century logos comp featuring NASA, FedEx, Apple, Coca-Cola](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BzPyZW3nNH9znoLyiNW4KJ-320-80.jpg)
The best 20th century logos, as picked by the pros
By Jon Stapley published
Revisit some iconic graphic design as our experts nominate the best 20th century logos from history.
![Best simple logos Nintendo/FedEx/Extinction Rebellion](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N6DYW7yZxepKMdPStrBwAH-320-80.jpg)
These are the best simple logos, as picked by the pros
By Jon Stapley published
Here are the most effective simple logos ever created, nominated by experts across the design industry.
![Twinmotion 2022.2 review sample image by Julian Hartinger](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NNJTQk7SVerRXxhVrh2NuJ-320-80.jpg)
Twinmotion 2022.2 review: is it now the best 3D visualisation tool?
By Paul Hatton published
In motion We dig into the latest raft of updates to a seminal 3D creation tool in our Twinmotion 2022.2 review.
![Sci-fi character in Procreate by illustrator Audra Auclair](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FQPFTrYJgsNX8m46dMfX7d-320-80.jpg)
How to use Procreate to paint a female sci-fi character
By Audra Auclair published
In this Procreate tutorial, Audra Auclair shows how to tap into music to inspire a cyborg femme concept.
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