
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

Keep your tech juiced for longer with the best power banks available
By Beren Neale last updated
Discover the best power bank charger for iPhone and other devices.

Ten T-shirt design tips: how to create, design and produce killer tees
By Jon Stapley last updated
Expert advice to get you started in T-shirt design or improve your skills.

A creative's guide to different types of printing
By Dom Carter last updated
Learn about the different types of printing with this guide.

9 of the most iconic car designs of all time
By Jon Stapley published
We take a look through the most classic, recognisable, influential and famous car designs in history.

How to build a Squarespace website
By Jon Stapley last updated
We take you through a quick-start guide to building a Squarespace website.

The best superhero logos of all time
By Jon Stapley published
These are the smartest and best-designed superhero logos in the history of comics.

The best camera phones – tried and tested by a photographer
By Beth Nicholls last updated
Discover the best camera phones money can buy, featuring models from Apple, Samsung, Google and more.

"Boys may be boys, but sometimes, it’s good to remind ourselves that boys can also be horse": These are the 7 wildest perfume ads I’ve ever seen
By Jon Stapley published
From the sublime to the ridiculous in this very strange genre.

The NBA logo: a history
By Jon Stapley last updated
The NBA logo is one of the most enduring in professional sports. Here's how it came to be.

What do you wish you'd known as a beginner graphic designer? - We asked the experts
By Jon Stapley published
Discover our 12 top tips on making it as a graphic designer.

The best computer for graphic design: fast performers with beautiful displays
By Beren Neale last updated
Get work done fast, with the best computer for graphic design.

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.
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