Reviews
Reviews of creative software, hardware, and workflows.
Software
Procreate Dreams Review: A Charming Animation Playground
Feb 2, 2026 Procreate Dreams
Dreams is playful, fast, and surprisingly deep, but it still feels like the first draft of something huge.
Hardware
Wacom Intuos Pro (2025) Review: Still the Reference Tablet
Jan 18, 2026 Intuos Pro (2025)
It’s not flashy, but it’s the device you stop thinking about. That’s the highest compliment.
Software
Adobe Photoshop 2026 Review: The Tool That Won’t Quit
Jan 5, 2026 Photoshop
Photoshop is still Photoshop: unmatched, overloaded, and somehow indispensable. The good news is the rough edges are smoother than they used to be.
AI
Midjourney vX Review: A Moodboard Machine (If You Drive It)
Dec 12, 2025 Midjourney
The outputs look great. The real value is how fast it helps you find a direction, especially when you treat it like a sketch partner, not an oracle.
Workflow
Notion vs Obsidian for Creatives: Which One Actually Sticks?
Nov 3, 2025 Notion vs Obsidian
Notion is a beautiful workspace. Obsidian is a durable one. The right pick is the one you’ll still be using in six months.
Accessories
Best Mouse for Designers (2026): 5 Picks That Don’t Fight Your Wrist
Oct 21, 2025 Mouse roundup
You can’t out-ergonomics bad habits, but you can stop your mouse from making everything worse.