Amelia Bamsey

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Amelia is Creative Bloq’s Staff Writer. After completing a degree in Popular Music and a Master’s in Song Writing, Amelia began designing posters, logos, album covers and websites for musicians. She now enjoys covering a range of topics on Creative Bloq, including posters, optical illusions, logos (she's a particular fan of logo Easter eggs), gaming and illustration. In her free time, she relishes in the likes of art (especially the Pre-Raphaelites), photography and literature. Amelia prides herself on her unorthodox creative methods, her Animal Crossing island and her extensive music library.

Latest articles by Amelia Bamsey

The McDonald's posters created by NORD DDB

These McDonald’s ads are brilliantly unappetising

By Amelia Bamsey published 30 March 22

And I’m lovin’ it.

Print Design & Publishing

The next Xbox console might not be what you’re expecting

By Amelia Bamsey published 30 March 22

Time to get excited, gamers.

Gaming

A screenshot of the 1980's Adobe Illustrator tutorial

Adobe Illustrator’s first tutorial is an eyesore

By Amelia Bamsey published 28 March 22

But we’re loving this blast from the past.

Graphic Design Software

A screenshot of the the Elden Ring YouTube video

Someone’s modded Elden Ring – and it’s absolute chaos

By Amelia Bamsey published 28 March 22

Shrek x My Little Pony crossover, anyone?

Gaming

I need this Apple product subscription rumour to be true

By Amelia Bamsey published 27 March 22

Sign me up, immediately.

Tech

I fixed that weird 100th Anniversary Warner Bros logo

By Amelia Bamsey last updated 26 March 22

You're welcome.

Logos & Icons

These new Xbox controllers are way nicer than the PS5 DualSense remotes

By Amelia Bamsey published 25 March 22

Sorry, Sony.

Gaming

A close up of one of the enchanted Tiki drummers

"Disney stole my work," says artist

By Amelia Bamsey published 24 March 22

Can you spot the similarities?

Graphic Design

I’m sorry but I love those weird Sonic Xbox controllers

By Amelia Bamsey published 24 March 22

Am I the only one?

Gaming

The new Nintendo controller patent on a gradient background

Nintendo’s new Switch controller concept could be what we’ve been waiting for

By Amelia Bamsey last updated 23 March 22

Fingers crossed.

Gaming

The horse optical illusion on a gradient background

This optical illusion has been baffling people since the 1970s

By Amelia Bamsey last updated 23 March 22

How many horses are there?

Optical Illusions

I'm not sure what's going on in this cat optical illusion

By Amelia Bamsey last updated 23 March 22

It's 'the dress' all over again.

Graphic Design

A close up of the donkey/fish optical illusion

The internet is divided by this bizarre optical illusion

By Amelia Bamsey last updated 23 March 22

Is it a fish or a mermaid?

Graphic Design

Marvel’s 3D Morbius poster is absolute nightmare fuel

By Amelia Bamsey published 23 March 22

Okay, I’m officially spooked.

Poster Design

Adidas has subtly tweaked its logo

By Amelia Bamsey published 22 March 22

Has anyone else noticed this?

Logos & Icons