Amelia Bamsey
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
![X logo crossed out by a prohibition sign](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5f5BQ87C6MHKMa4uNkxdWf-320-80.jpg)
Thinking of leaving X? Here are 10 Twitter alternatives to consider
By Joe Foley last updated
The best X alternatives for creatives.
![Optical illusions](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R2WR4EpbqXdmJeP83Ad38C-320-80.jpg)
27 must-see optical illusions that will blow your mind
By Georgia Coggan last updated
Our pick of the best optical illusions will leave you amazed and confused.
![Free Photoshop brushes](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E93Zi3TDhVH6pvhy5PKPF7-320-80.jpg)
71 of the best free Photoshop brushes
By Rosie Hilder last updated
Get creative with these brilliant free Photoshop brushes.
![Hello Kitty](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gVJMKvG3JRDysjEC7ssZnk-320-80.jpg)
Never forget that Hello Kitty is not a cat
By Daniel John published
Our whole lives are a lie.
![The Beatles logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LtJdzidharW8pXAY2EcwaS-320-80.jpg)
The bizarre story behind The Beatles logo
By Daniel John published
The design's road to fame was long (and winding).
![Stranger Things fonts - Creative Bloq as if it was in the design of the Stranger Things logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jn3wiPoHyRqPrLXM3uqg7K-320-80.jpg)
7 Stranger Things fonts you probably need in your life
By Amelia Bamsey last updated
Download all the Stranger Things fonts used in the show to inspire your own Upside Down designs.
![A screenshot from the 30th anniversary announcement video.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eMrgmJo8oF9qwitLYnQk4A-320-80.jpg)
The internet still can't get over that brilliant Disneyland logo
By Daniel Piper published
“It’s just the number thir... OH."
![The print ad designs](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MS2dP6iEBvmh6TDCy5DPsR-320-80.jpg)
Genius optical illusion newspaper ad wows the internet
By Daniel Piper published
Whoever said print is dead?
![The print ad designs](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MS2dP6iEBvmh6TDCy5DPsR-320-80.jpg)
This genius optical illusion print ad deserves a prize
By Amelia Bamsey last updated
Spread the news.
![A screenshot of one of the #planetwallpaper videos on TikTok](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SCCGjDCkmavruETg9M2gvK-320-80.jpg)
This stunning TikTok planet trend is taking over iPhone lock screens
By Amelia Bamsey last updated
Here’s how to get involved.
![Apple Lightning cable](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AFBWW9voydHFhYiHam5vEQ-320-80.jpg)
So long Apple Lightning charger
By Amelia Bamsey, Joseph Foley last updated
It's days are numbered.
![letters of the alphabet in distressed type](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Aq5WBya2eSdDtcpckGZx2h-320-80.jpg)
The most popular fonts of 2021 are utterly baffling
By Amelia Bamsey last updated
Some familiar fonts have made the cut.
![A pencil test for Moana](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/43b8VUbFwXsNUmQ55arqDf-320-80.gif)
Should Disney bring back its hand-drawn animations?
By Amelia Bamsey last updated
Some fans seem to think so.
![A close up of the Project Sonic 2022 logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pFvYjcaxxjvqDkpgnbtA6a-320-80.jpg)
Awesome new Sonic the Hedgehog logo has fans in a spin
By Amelia Bamsey last updated
The Project Sonic logo has levelled up.
![A screenshot from the Nothing Phone(1) keynote](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MYDfghEMjX2eacbZXQUhKH-320-80.png)
5 Nothing Phone(1) features that should scare Apple
By Amelia Bamsey last updated
And we can't wait to use them.
![A comparison image of before and after one of the TikTok hacks](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Fs2pCZMoxPDvGNPErXbMVB-320-80.jpg)
TikTok users are loving these Photoshop editing tricks
By Amelia Bamsey last updated
Learn 3 simple hacks in less than a minute.
![The Wendy's logo on a gradient background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/j9fdSE7n8JMneh4E6hCCbR-320-80.jpg)
Fans really want to believe the Wendy's logo has a secret message
By Amelia Bamsey last updated
But is it just a happy coincidence?
![The McDonald's crosswalk in Kuala Lumpur](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XdsJMfAU2Ekc5MKGAocidb-320-80.jpg)
This McDonald's marketing stunt is total genius
By Amelia Bamsey last updated
Crossing the road has never made me so hungry.
![iPad 2022](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A6EvJCDMaZHi7sUbgSCbLi-320-80.jpg)
We've apparently just had a glimpse of the iPad 2022
By Amelia Bamsey last updated
And we have one big question for Apple.
![Apple Watch plus Nintendo Switch](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3pjfuVaAYb2Z2HDKMeG9cN-320-80.png)
I need this adorable Apple Watch x Nintendo Switch hybrid so bad
By Amelia Bamsey last updated
Take all my money.
![A close up of the 3D render of the Apple Car.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YxM3bJYaLKPf8aDBuHr82c-320-80.jpg)
This Apple car concept looks way better than Tesla's Cybertruck
By Amelia Bamsey last updated
(Not that this is hard).
![Rotating horse](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Xa8w3KjcMmZis9awYgmyxB-320-80.gif)
Is this dizzying horse optical illusion the best of all time?
By Amelia Bamsey last updated
I still don't know which way it's spinning.
![The cheese string ad](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RJ5gjs3ct7Q7Ejwd8CPGq7-320-80.jpg)
Seriously, who paid for this ridiculous billboard?
By Amelia Bamsey published
I respect the hustle, I guess.
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