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Ruby Helyer

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Contributor Since January, 2022
Qualifications BA (hons) Graphic Communication, MA English with Creative Writing
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Adobe, Canva, Graphic Design
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About Ruby Helyer

Ruby has been a freelance writer since 2020, initially starting in the sustainability and wellness sector. After graduating from her master’s in English with a concentration in creative writing in 2021, Ruby began working for MUO in 2022 and for XDA in 2024. Her writing focuses on creative technology, which goes hand-in-hand with her experience as a graphic designer and photographer, following on from her graphic communication BA in 2016.
 

Besides a vested interest in art and creative technology, Ruby is a keen traveler and animal lover. She’s a Brit who has lived in over five countries including the USA, Germany, and Australia. Since moving back home from the USA, Ruby has worked as a pet-sitter alongside her creative writing and design work. Her camera roll is 99% filled with photos and videos of clients’ pets, to include dogs, cats, tortoises, ducks, chickens, and more. Ruby's happy place is walking through the English countryside during sunrise, with a well-behaved pup on the other end of a leash.
 

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Grok’s finally got crayons.

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Easy backup, end-to-end encryption, and zero Google surveillance.

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Adobe Express Logo on Smartphone, With Computer Design in Background
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Image Editor

One Adobe mobile app to rule them all.

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Photoshop and Pixlr
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Image Editor

Pro-level editing or budget-friendly convenience?

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Adobe Photoshop Mobile Features in a Collage
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Photoshop Finally Goes Mobile.

Photoshop Actions on MacBook
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Adobe Photoshop

AI’s cool, but sometimes nothing beats the classic feel of a well-worn tool.

Adobe Express on MacBook and Android Phone
Why Adobe Express Is the Ultimate Tool for Digital Artists and Creators
Creative

Adobe Express takes the stress out of design.

Adobe Firefly tools
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Artificial Intelligence

Firefly just leveled up—now it generates videos, and the results are stunning.

Adobe Express on MacBook and Android
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Adobe

I keep wishing Adobe would fix this.

Some contracts with the Adobe logo and random words in the background.
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Adobe Reader

Because nobody actually reads the terms.

A woman editing an image on her PC with the Topaz logo superimposed and some AI sparkles around.
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Image Editor

Blurry photos and low-res videos don’t stand a chance.

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CapCut on MacBook, Filmora app on Android, Canva app on iPad
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Video Editor

No CapCut? No problem.

Premiere Pro on MacBook
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Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe’s AI makes Premier faster than ever.

MacBook and iPad with logos for Pixelmator Pro, Photoshop, and Affinity Photo overlaid
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Image Editor

Features, performance, and value. Who wins?

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Three watch brand logos overlaid on a photo of a man's watch with a red hue
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Graphic Design

Can AI define your brand’s soul? Spoiler: Not quite.

Dropbox Dash logo and Acrobat AI Assistant logo on pink gradient background with blurred text document
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Cloud Storage

Can Dropbox Dash challenge Adobe's reign?

Canva logo on a phone
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Canva

Grouping Canva elements lets you move them around together, keeping everything in your design consistent.

Adobe apps on the start menu of a computer
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Adobe

With Adobe raising its subscription fees yet again, creatives are left wondering if the industry giant still justifies its premium cost.

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Aperty Photo Editor
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Image Editor

We compared Aperty and Retouch4Me to find out which AI tool delivers the most realistic edits.

Two photos edited using AI with some sparkles around.
The Future of AI in Creative Software: My Predictions for 2025
Artificial Intelligence

AI is reshaping creative software—by 2025, expect smarter tools that will transform how we design, edit, and create.

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