Amelia Bamsey

Amelia Bamsey

Former staff Writer

Amelia previously worked as 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 covered 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

Someone browsing on the desktop Facebook website
The new Facebook design is giving users the ick

By Amelia Bamsey Published

Who thought this was a good idea?

Web Design
The Yamahadesignlabs mouse
I can't tell if I love or hate this utterly bizarre computer mouse concept

By Amelia Bamsey Published

What am I looking at here?

Keyboards & Mice
Akiyoshi Kitaoka's optical illusion
I promise this optical illusion isn't moving

By Amelia Bamsey Published

This is sorcery.

Graphic Design
A close up of super mario
Think Mario's hat is red? Think again

By Amelia Bamsey Published

Forget everything you know.

Character Design
A billboard of posters promoting The Vagina Museum
Behold, these brilliant poster designs for the Vagina Museum

By Amelia Bamsey Published

Now here's how to grab attention.

Poster Design
A close up of the previous white elite Xbox controller
Is this the next Xbox Series X Elite controller?

By Amelia Bamsey Published

Supposed leak reveals all.

Gaming
A close up of the Sonic 2 fan-made poster
I actually prefer this fan-made Sonic 2 poster to the official design

By Amelia Bamsey Published

I'm getting some serious nostalgia.

Poster Design
The type trends graphic created by Monotype
10 typeface trends you need to know in 2022

By Amelia Bamsey Published

Just our type.

Fonts & Typography
The new starter Pokémon
People actually think the new Pokémon were inspired by Nando's

By Amelia Bamsey Published

I'm not buying it.

Character Design
A screenshot of a LiveStory clip
I'm officially creeped out by this AI face app

By Amelia Bamsey Published

Thanks for the nightmares.

AI Art
The logo for Assassin's Creed and Fortnite
This leaked Fortnite crossover is a gamer's dream

By Amelia Bamsey Published

Who'd have seen this one coming?

Gaming
The Gosleep
This terrifying gadget is a disaster waiting to happen

By Amelia Bamsey Published

This could go horribly wrong...

Gadgets
The logo for Punisher
Marvel has replaced The Punisher’s controversial logo

By Amelia Bamsey Published

And we love it.

Logos & Icons
Sonic posing as Batman
I'm so here for this epic Sonic x Batman mashup

By Amelia Bamsey Published

Say hello to Blue Justice.

Movies & TV Shows
A close up of the poster for Everything Everywhere All At Once
I think this is the trippiest movie poster I've ever seen

By Amelia Bamsey Published

It's quite literally Everything Everywhere All At Once.

Poster Design
A screenshot of the Women In Games videos
Your favourite video game characters like you’ve never seen them before

By Amelia Bamsey Published

These have made my day.

Character Design
The Moon Knight poster
Is this the first great Marvel poster?

By Amelia Bamsey Published

The Moon Knight teaser is popping off.

Poster Design
A mirror on a matrix background
This mirror optical illusion is a total glitch in the matrix

By Amelia Bamsey Published

Okay, my mind is officially blown.

Optical Illusions
A roundup of the video game characters
Can you guess who the top video game character of all time is?

By Amelia Bamsey Published

I'm not sure how to feel about this list.

Character Design
An optical illusion featuring cats and dogs
I promise the objects in this optical illusion are all the same colour

By Amelia Bamsey Published

Yes, your eyes deceive you.

Digital Art
The three new starter Pokémon
Does this adorable new Pokémon remind you of anyone?

By Amelia Bamsey Published

Aw, Phooey!

Character Design
The Gillette logo on a gradient background
Turns out the Gillette logo is sharper than you think

By Amelia Bamsey Published

This is some cutting edge design.

Logos & Icons
A close up of the Kirby case
This Kirby Nintendo Switch case is an ingenious ode to the pink puff

By Amelia Bamsey Published

It's a bit of a mouthful.

Gaming
A still of the Troxler's Fading illusion
I've been staring at this trippy optical illusion for hours

By Amelia Bamsey Published

What are the dots even doing?

Graphic Design
The Paramount logo on an orange background
Did you know the Paramount logo has a hidden meaning?

By Amelia Bamsey Published

There's more than meets the eye.

Logos & Icons
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