Rosie Hilder
Rosie Hilder is Creative Bloq's Deputy Editor. After beginning her career in journalism in Argentina – where she worked as Deputy Editor of Time Out Buenos Aires – she moved back to the UK and joined Future Plc in 2016. Since then, she's worked as Operations Editor on magazines including Computer Arts, 3D World and Paint & Draw and Mac|Life. In 2018, she joined Creative Bloq, where she now assists with the daily management of the site, including growing the site's reach, getting involved in events, such as judging the Brand Impact Awards, and helping make sure our content serves the reader as best it can.
Latest articles by Rosie Hilder
![Character design tips](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QDhVYkSt7fAJy9Hum2MweB-320-80.jpg)
33 expert character design tips
By Rosie Hilder last updated
Leading artists and illustrators share their character design tips.
![How to draw](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MSqtw7PL9aNEGZwssTi4Un-320-80.jpg)
How to draw: the best drawing tutorials
By Georgia Coggan last updated
Learn how to draw animals, people, and much more.
![children's books on shelf](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iHs22m2Qorfpbu8pivCqsF-320-80.jpg)
7 must-know tips for illustrators negotiating a book contract
By Rosie Hilder published
We get some advice from the AOI on everything from advances to dramatisation rights.
![image of a woman in some water with a camera](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FW5U58UxYQmdEmGKUnkfRW-320-80.jpg)
"The most profound stories take years to tell," A day in the life of nature and humanity photographer Ami Vitale
By Rosie Hilder published
Ami shares the lengths she goes to to capture stories, including how she dressed up as a panda.
![Decathlon new logo, white on a dark blue background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rEtW8iVKGFcAr7nWSsmk3e-320-80.jpg)
New Decathlon rebrand feels playful yet familiar
By Rosie Hilder published
Global sports brand's new identity fits like a glove.
![image of a rose with the Britannia motif placed in it](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5Uyiu2WYV4N2c2qXChFUTM-320-80.jpg)
I'm mesmerised by the new British Land identity
By Rosie Hilder published
Brand evolution fuses AI, nature and design with stunning results.
![branding for equality and diversity company, Delta](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3mZFD7LAykP5FNHewZ76cT-320-80.jpg)
The creative industries still have a gender problem. What can we do about it?
By Rosie Hilder published
Creatives in the design and VFX industries offer their thoughts on 'the baby question', leadership, pay gaps and more.
![Grace & Green packaging for tampons and sanitary towels in greens and red packaging](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JeR4q4aj5XdZKtx6BJcUbP-320-80.jpg)
From bold to beautiful to bloody, here's what I think of current period product branding
By Rosie Hilder published
Periods are no longer seen as shameful, and brands are finally catching up.
![colourful day of the dead character illustrations](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/G522EL4EQUQTkgKsDEy57D-320-80.jpg)
"Make stories that you care about," says picture book creator Flavia Z. Drago
By Rosie Hilder published
This year's star of the London Book Fair shares her process for writing and illustrating picture books.
![image of three picture books by Flavia Z Drago next to each other](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BpA6Gv598KRXxEKccyQzsB-320-80.jpg)
"I never imagined I'd be an illustrator, but I love this job," Flavia Z Drago shares how she got into creating picture books
By Rosie Hilder published
This year's London Book Fair illustration star also reveals how her native Mexico influences her work.
![Adobe Illustrator new Dimension tool examples](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TNzsLKWa4fnBkuiL9erJeZ-320-80.jpg)
Illustrator gets super-useful new tool for packaging design
By Rosie Hilder published
Plus improvements to Adobe Firefly.
![Lyle's Golden Syrup](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Tf2UyZUq7HHao7LJv3fANo-320-80.jpg)
How to celebrate a brand's heritage – 6 expert tips
By Rosie Hilder published
Karl Wills of Taxi Studio shares how brands can lean into their heritage in a way that works.
![profile image of Sandra Reynolds](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XiVNfYHr3e2zrAr2FbLY7m-320-80.jpg)
"Embrace curiosity, check your ego at the door and foster collaboration", A day in the life of design director Sandra Reynolds
By Rosie Hilder published
Siegel+Gale's design director shares why aiming for simplicity isn't always easy.
![OFFF Barcelona opening titles still](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/g7SRctszBK2hHr9v7RJpfJ-320-80.jpg)
4 reasons I'm looking forward to OFFF Barcelona
By Rosie Hilder published
Creative festival OFFF Barcelona is coming soon, and the lineup looks brilliant.
![I Love it. What is It? book](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UfUDbqvmtuazBKSrS7YQgi-320-80.jpg)
"We wanted to talk about what the actual creative process feels like", How we made I Love It. What Is It?
By Rosie Hilder published
Turner Duckworth explains the process behind its new book.
![Logo Rhythm band logo book three separate covers](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Q6qTizZpzEV3VrtVqXJoKN-320-80.jpg)
New band logo book explores music and design history
By Rosie Hilder published
'Logo Rhythm - Band logos that rocked the world' is on Kickstarter now.
![experiential brand design](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WAbiqEsiN4kSGfbsQLVAkg-320-80.jpg)
"It’s all about matching the energy of a brand": A day in the life of interior designer Kirsty Vance
By Rosie Hilder published
The experience design lead shares what it takes to create memorable brand experiences.
![image of the two co-founders of Colophon](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JYkgBubCxon7hDcWDoGeSo-320-80.jpg)
"The type industry is at a crossroads", says Anthony Sheret
By Rosie Hilder published
As independent type foundry Colophon joins Monotype, I catch up with Colophon's co-founder Anthony Sheret to chat about the state of the industry.
![E-Zink cartridge box](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LGrhLmq4rTF2YdDBVqBxeR-320-80.jpg)
E-Zink toner cartridge review: a decent alternative, with some caveats
By Rosie Hilder published
E-Zink provides a cheaper alternative to your printer manufacturer's cartridges.
![Kieron Lewis headshot - man in an orange shirt](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JER4MpfFcVSXEKXVZXMz6G-320-80.jpg)
"It was only when I took a step back that folks started to notice": A day in the life of graphic designer Kieron Lewis
By Rosie Hilder published
Kieron reveals how he broke into editorial design, and became a D&AD Judge and Adobe Live host.
![The Cameron Twins](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oeukEqjaaokjQStVMUEuq5-320-80.jpg)
A day in the life: The Cameron Twins
By Rosie Hilder published
The multidisciplinary artists talk about their style and inspiration – and how artistic differences are part of their process.
![headshot of Dede Laurentino](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KNbFnfhwjPWsCwXFZSmrrS-320-80.jpg)
"It's a very big deal to live outside of your own accent," shares Ogilvy's CCO
By Rosie Hilder published
How Ogilvy's chief creative officer, André 'Dede' Laurentino, thinks living abroad affects creativity.
![The Traitors UK branding in use - on an envelope seal, the app on a phone screen, on some flags](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/M3g48DrE8aJkKXXo8VKZZE-320-80.jpg)
Why The Traitors UK's visual identity is so brilliant
By Rosie Hilder published
But I'll happily banish the US and Australian versions.