Joe Foley
Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. He writes news, features and buying guides and keeps track of the best equipment and software for creatives, from video editing programs to monitors and accessories. A veteran news writer and photographer, he now works as a project manager at the London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives. There he manages a team of designers, photographers and video editors who specialise in producing visual content and design assets for the hospitality sector. He also dances Argentine tango.
Latest articles by Joe Foley
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Pepsi's cheeky fast-food logo redesigns feel a bit desperate
By Joe Foley published
It's time to stop moaning, Pepsi!
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The VR version of Silent Hill 2 may be the most terrifying game ever – download if you dare!
By Joe Foley published
Get a glimpse here.
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Forget astrology, find out your font personality
By Joe Foley published
Are you a Gen Z Calibri or a Comic Sans boomer?
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The best monitors for photo editing
By Beren Neale last updated
Get the colour coverage and accuracy you need with the best monitors for photo editing on PC and Mac.
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Here's why nobody uses these colours in logo design
By Joe Foley published
They could offer big branding opportunities.
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Microsoft's strange new Xbox ads have become an instant meme
By Joe Foley published
'This is an Xbox' campaign is confusing everyone – even other brands.
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I'm even more excited about the Half-Life 2 RTX remake after seeing Nvidia's latest sneak peak
By Joe Foley published
This looks like the perfect tribute a legendary PC game.
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The Wicked vs Gladiator II mashup posters are here – and we are entertained
By Joe Foley published
Glicked could be the next Barbenheimer.
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People are still amazed that Toy Story 4's cobwebs were made by AI spiders
By Joe Foley published
And it's generating a fierce debate.
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Artist reveals behind-the-scenes work from Unreal Engine 5's stunning MegaLights tech demo
By Joe Foley published
MegaLights changes the game for creating realistic lighting and shadows.
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Thinking of leaving X? Here are 10 Twitter alternatives to consider
By Joe Foley last updated
The best X alternatives for creatives.
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The 15 best Christmas adverts of all time
By Joe Foley last updated
From tear-jerkers to heart-warmers – our favourite ads from Christmasses past and present.
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Enjoy an exclusive excerpt from the new Metal Hurlant as it launches on Kickstarter
By Joe Foley published
The seminal sci-fi comic anthology is returning in English.
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21 of the best font families to supercharge your typography
By Joe Foley last updated
These font families and font superfamilies are super versatile.
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Adobe software list: which apps to use for different creative tasks
By Tom May last updated
All the main Adobe software programs and what to use them for.
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42 of the best band logos ever for creative inspiration
By Sammy Maine last updated
A great band logo is designed to stand the test of time.
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This is how Tom Hanks was so convincingly de-aged in Here
By Joe Foley published
Actors were able to watch their younger selves in real time.
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Mattel's X-rated Wicked design blunder is hilarious
By Joe Foley published
Parents have been told to discard the packaging from Wicked dolls.
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New AI app makes animating on iPad easier
By Joe Foley published
Cascadeur Mobile for iPad and iPhone is released today.
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Antstream Arcade's latest additions allow us to relive the pioneering spirit of Net Yaroze games
By Joe Foley published
These iconic titles helped inspire the boom in indie game development.
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These are the 9 early Black Friday deals on creative tech that I'd consider buying now
By Joe Foley published
Save on laptops, monitors, accessories and even the new M4 Mac mini.
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The new MSN logo feels like a journey back in time
By Joe Foley published
Microsoft's gone peak Y2K.
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The hidden meaning in HBO's The Penguin logo may be a happy accident...
By Joe Foley published
...but it works perfectly.
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