Natalie Fear
Natalie 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. A recent English Literature graduate, Natalie enjoys covering the lighter side of the news and brings a fresh and fun take to her articles. Outside of work (if she’s not glued to her phone), she loves all things music and enjoys singing sweet folky tunes.
Latest articles by Natalie Fear
![AOL/LimeWire/MySpace logos](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RF8RmSYPxiEYgdFLnbZWqB-320-80.jpg)
Millennials are mourning the loss of these forgotten websites
By Natalie Fear published
RIP, forever in our hearts.
![DOOM on a calculator](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r4UtHPChHPFnnXYutpmz7Q-320-80.jpg)
From calculators to pregnancy tests, people can't stop running DOOM on ridiculous devices
By Natalie Fear published
If it has a display, it’s good to play.
![Rocket rebrand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gaKWDEYdGpjfFBHJUGKmjM-320-80.jpg)
This fintech brand's slick logo is a soaring success
By Natalie Fear published
Rocket launches into a dynamic new era.
![Celeb Barbies](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/g4zYPuQqK9pAfZ8f6Y7ZxQ-320-80.jpg)
5 iconic Barbie dolls inspired by celebrities
By Natalie Fear published
From sports stars to singers.
![Trump presidential portrait 2017 vs 2025](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EGnYPbMajVooatMjyWCxC9-320-80.jpg)
Trump's new presidential portrait signals a provocative branding U-turn
By Natalie Fear published
It’s a far cry from the smiles of 2017.
![Donkey Kong Switch 2 Mario Kart design](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T2zgqzpTAjDt2aAEz9GUic-320-80.jpg)
Donkey Kong’s adorable new character design is the highlight of the Switch 2 trailer
By Natalie Fear published
It’s classic DK with a modern twist.
![Animated tennis players](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AKAndFd29gSNN6Dg2YNA5E-320-80.jpg)
The Australian Open's ingenious animated avatars are better than the real thing
By Natalie Fear published
It’s like Wii Sports: Pro Edition.
![Fake AI pictures of Brad Pitt used to scam a woman](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/L9c8JuXZCxwA4S9z9xDrvT-320-80.jpg)
This deepfake Brad Pitt scam is a cautionary tale on the dangers of AI catfishing
By Natalie Fear published
"I came forward, because I am not the only one.”
![Toadette character skin over Donkey Kong's skeleton](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LmPxFupiVFsrauqFSomxZk-320-80.jpg)
Behold the horror of Donkey Kong’s skeleton inside iconic Nintendo characters
By Natalie Fear published
Mario Party will never be the same.
![Karim Douieb Baby Names website](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HMN8bYeWJEVQc5tDHzWYMA-320-80.jpg)
I love the slick design of these baby name trend infographics
By Natalie Fear published
Data and design come together in style.
![Stefan Falconer headshot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RatSbHTBV7E2pGKWdG7qTo-320-80.jpg)
"I’m creatively greedy": a day in the life of mixed media artist Stefan Falconer
By Natalie Fear published
Golden Wolf's creative director discusses his career-defining work and the animation studio's evolution.
![GIPHY trend predicitons](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7ZVTY29VuhgD6zfy9Rw7Kd-320-80.jpg)
Verbosity? Viral zooperstars? GIPHY's 2025 trend predictions are a wild ride
By Natalie Fear published
Prepare for a Gen Z takeover.
![AI trends predictions 2025](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FgEPgJQoutZwVumn9FGKg4-320-80.jpg)
I asked AI to predict 2025’s AI trends and the results were surprisingly good
By Natalie Fear published
Sustainability wasn't on my bingo card.
![Lake Como Air packaging design](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ubuucEthzfCznCQpStjFF6-320-80.jpg)
Is it wrong that I want to buy this canned air from Lake Como?
By Natalie Fear published
Behold the most luxurious (and ridiculous) souvenir ever made.
![Sonic x DC comic collab artwork](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uDjBAfJgsSBrk7jvkCyZXC-320-80.jpg)
The Sonic x DC collab shouldn't work... but it's surprisingly brilliant
By Natalie Fear published
The gang’s all here.
![Space photography](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SL9kp4QkGj6UVxiWygmBQ4-320-80.jpg)
NASA brings a cosmic Christmas with stunning space photography
By Natalie Fear published
Happy Holidays from 200,000 light-years away.
![Kyle Hilton's 2024 movies illustration](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZHYTPwfWEn537TBpY7Rgbd-320-80.jpg)
This 2024 film illustration is the ultimate test for movie buffs
By Natalie Fear published
Can you identify them all?
![Sega Christmas art 2009](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PZeQtE4d9zQ48icBr8cyEZ-320-80.jpg)
Never forget when Sega released the best Christmas art of all time
By Natalie Fear published
Ah, what a beautiful family portrait.
![Jason Combs Switch 2 logo design](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R5j7kKGybSaZWKpVjmvGKS-320-80.gif)
I wish this Nintendo Switch 2 logo concept was the real deal
By Natalie Fear published
The ingenious design has already won the hearts of fans.
![Anthropologie bag design](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rd8ygcjkHRYCuJwgrUXfsj-320-80.jpg)
“They owe us an anthro-apology”: Anthropologie hit with AI allegations over 'uncanny' artwork
By Natalie Fear published
At least try not to make it so obvious.
![Coca-Coola logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bESq87nnhgbJ5PRNfYBjZT-320-80.jpg)
This mischievous website is the perfect clapback to Coca-Cola’s controversial AI ad
By Natalie Fear published
Coca-Coola wishes you a happy hoolidays.
![AI letters among scrambled letters](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iYAtdowqkxVJ6yUzCMRrN9-320-80.jpg)
"The design community has turned a corner”: Monotype on the rise of AI in the creative industries
By Natalie Fear published
The type foundry says its AI tools aren't "just for efficiency".
![Grinch recreates album art](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e56dTBLG2J9dYie6HMSjD3-320-80.jpg)
The Grinch comes for Beyoncé in ridiculous album art recreations
By Natalie Fear published
Sabrina Carpenter Grinch will haunt my dreams for years to come.
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