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Optical illusion has been baffling people since the 1970s | The 8 hottest graphic design trends in 2022 | Apple Pencil alternatives Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( January 27, 2022 CONNECT WITH CREATIVE BLOQ  [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Creative Bloq]( [Creative Bloq]( Art and design inspiration [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE](  [] Today's Top Story [] [Optical illusion has been baffling people since the 1970s]( [Optical illusion has been baffling people since the 1970s]( (Bev Doolitte/National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences) A good illusion will often have a long life on the internet, but here's one that's so good it's been baffling people since 1978. This obscure horse illusion was created by artist Bev Doolittle and begs the question, how many horses are there really? [READ MORE]( [] Industry News [] [The 8 hottest graphic design trends in 2022]( [The 8 hottest graphic design trends in 2022]( (Adidas) . Every year we have a stab at predicting the trends that will be hot in the next 12 months. Sometimes we get it wrong (we've been predicting VR hitting the mainstream since about 1997), but we can identify the concepts, themes and styles on the rise. [READ MORE]( [] This Week We Want [] [Apple Pencil alternatives]( [Apple Pencil alternatives]( (Westend61 on Getty Images) There are some fantastic styluses to choose from, with different features on offer.They can also be cheaper than Apple's white wands. That's why we've put together this guide to the best Apple Pencil alternatives available. [READ MORE]( [] Don't Miss [] [GameStop set to release PS5 stock (but there's a catch)]( [GameStop set to release PS5 stock (but there's a catch)]( (Future/Sony) It's an understatement to say things haven't gone as planned for the PS5 since its 12 November 2020 release. But restock events are real (if fleeting). GameStop set to release brand new stock in the US today... but there's a catch. [READ MORE]( [] Deal of the Day [] [Get 3 design magazines for $3]( [Get 3 design magazines for $3]( Looking for a great deal on a creative magazine that arrives through your door every month - then this New Year’s magazine subscription deal is the perfect solution! Get inspired by other people's work, and learn new skills. [READ MORE]( [Sign Up]( | [Update Profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:creativebloq@smartbrief.com) | [ADVERTISE]( © Future Publishing Limited. Reg No. 2008885 England. Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA.