
Natalie Fear
Natalie Fear is Creative Bloq's staff writer. With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, she brings you the latest in art and design news. Natalie also runs Creative Bloq’s Day in the Life series, spotlighting diverse talent across the creative industries. Outside of work, she loves all things literature and music (although she’s partial to a spot of TikTok brain rot).
Latest articles by Natalie Fear

Is Canva’s cringey Gen Z mode secretly genius?
By Natalie Fear published
At least it knows its place in the design world.

Ikea hides important detail in slick new ads
By Natalie Fear published
Never judge a frying pan by its pricetag.

These rejected Wikipedia logos are a '00s design time capsule
By Natalie Fear published
I can't believe we were robbed of Wikipede.

Jeanette McCurdy’s new book cover wants to make you squirm
By Natalie Fear published
Provocative design can be powerful.

Nothing's new logo is giving me Jaguar flashbacks
By Natalie Fear published
But is it here to stay?

Voy’s rage bait ads are painfully miscalculated
By Natalie Fear published
"I almost feel sorry for the cis men reading these posters."

Unpacking the "tired straight-male fantasy” of David protein bar ads
By Natalie Fear published
Spike Spondike dissects the Devour campaign.

This raunchy ad is unexpectedly important
By Natalie Fear published
Have you checked your snowballs?

'Appeasing fans doesn't mean standing still': inside the art of NFL logos
By Natalie Fear published
Industry experts weigh in on the power of sports branding.

Gamers are mad Lara Croft's new character design looks like a real woman
By Natalie Fear published
Good Lord, where are her polygons?

"It’s the difference between fitting in and defining the space": 5 questions with Justin Barnes
By Natalie Fear published
VERSUS' executive creative director discusses the value of ownable originality.

Fans think Harry Styles' new album art looks DIY
By Natalie Fear published
But that's exactly why I love it.

The McMichael rebrand is a work of art
By Natalie Fear published
Bruce Mau Design blends Canadian heritage with contemporary style.

Wikipedia unveils adorable mascot for 25th anniversary
By Natalie Fear published
Welcome to the world, Baby Globe.

All Harry Styles' cryptic album teasers (so far)
By Natalie Fear published
What’s in store for HS4?

No Fear’s new logo proves brands are terrified to stand out
By Natalie Fear published
Where’s the '00s attitude?

The Nintendo AI controversy, explained
By Natalie Fear published
Everything you need to know about Fingergate.

This astounding optical illusion disappears in a blink
By Natalie Fear published
The Troxler Effect has blown my mind.

Canva's 2026 trend predictions have filled me with hope
By Natalie Fear published
Less AI, more authenticity please.

People are getting burned by the Tinder logo curse
By Natalie Fear published
Flame logos are threatening to end relationships

This optical illusion is like a portal into another world
By Natalie Fear published
I’m amazed by the way it transforms.

Turns out AI is even less creative than we thought
By Natalie Fear published
Research shows how it reverts to “visual elevator music".

Monotype's new logotype collab isn't afraid to break the rules
By Natalie Fear published
It celebrates the diversity of the human form.
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