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
![Person taking notes with a bright thought bubble above them](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gGkvapoMqtQfLxrAPCyJSg-320-80.jpg)
3 things the design industry needs to improve according to experts
By Natalie Fear published
We need to strike a balance between innovation and empathy.
![Eri Panasci headshot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6wpbUcLPSDDaDLSt9Qu43M-320-80.jpg)
"Stay ever curious": a day in the life Eri Panasci
By Natalie Fear published
Jelly's executive producer discusses the importance of "allowing space for a bit of uncontrolled, unplanned creative weirdness."
![WOMEN | Bayer branding by Design Bridge and Partners](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jHVgPEk47kKWcXmWDdEoY5-320-80.jpg)
I love the ingenious design of this women’s health brand logo
By Natalie Fear published
Design Bridge and Partners create a pioneering brand for the future.
![Adobe Creative Cloud logo on a colourful background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ri3tsiQ92HdFxMeEhyJLZX-320-80.jpg)
Adobe’s new student deal is pure marketing genius
By Natalie Fear published
Adobe Creative Campus empowers the next generation of creatives.
![IMG_0001 online YouTube archive video](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xXxxW37s2cGntS4wMeshHP-320-80.jpg)
This YouTube archive website just sucked me down a nostalgic rabbit hole
By Natalie Fear published
It’s a treasure trove of wholesome forgotten memories.
![Tottenham Hotspur FC new identity](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TjBryBBzaAXy8UjggChhC6-320-80.gif)
Tottenham Hotspur FC's nostalgic rebrand was a "labour of love"
By Natalie Fear published
Heritage design gets a flexible modern twist.
![eBay Playbook](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PKMrmxRM5HDGfYord4aB8n-320-80.jpg)
I’m impressed by eBay’s new human-centred UI design
By Natalie Fear published
It's a well-overdue glow-up.
![Riot Games](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VMXddrFNhVNxQWv8cHWWe9-320-80.png)
League of Legends developer Riot Games unveils punchy new brand evolution
By Natalie Fear published
It’s a fresh design system “infused with references".
![Spotify logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/daMwnxvdvFbkFrZaJgBxVG-320-80.jpg)
Spotify's new brand direction could be the beginning of the end
By Natalie Fear published
The platform is proving it doesn’t care about music.
![WWE RAW logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/boHccV75GtvY8o4NzrauW5-320-80.jpg)
I wish the new WWE RAW logo was a knockout
By Natalie Fear published
Bold design sacrifices legibility.
![Alex Daly headshot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FFMhzp28Z3zLpDAMYZUrFE-320-80.jpg)
"We didn’t need to conform to anyone’s standards": a day in the life of Alex Daly
By Natalie Fear published
Daly's founder discusses how she became 'The Crowdsourceress' and the importance of a "holistic and niche" approach to PR.
![Monotype x Kittl collaboration](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pPnva6STqZ3EkrkNVSHqgN-320-80.jpg)
Monotype collaborates with Kittl in huge upgrade for the design platform
By Natalie Fear published
Strong typography brings enhanced creativity.
![Cosmos social media platform](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AXRYpvqygLMfQvCk5PxBGb-320-80.jpg)
How to use Cosmos: a beginner's guide to the viral social media platform made for creatives
By Natalie Fear published
Learn how to curate, connect and explore on the viral platform.
![Apple](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gTrcJjwtuonmBP2yVcaXpd-320-80.png)
Is it weird that I love Apple's hilariously cryptic AI notifications?
By Natalie Fear published
It's brilliant for all the wrong reasons.
![Piglet's Big Game screenshot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xQ6orGLLcFAYiAZdUkkVFW-320-80.jpg)
This retro Piglet game is a Hundred Acre Hellscape
By Natalie Fear published
It's giving major Silent Hill vibes.
![Comic Sans font on a rainbow background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CPvucxPLEw5ng44HBMyuxD-320-80.jpg)
'Comic Sans belongs in a museum': Designers defend the world's most divisive font
By Natalie Fear published
Industry experts reflect on the font's 30-year legacy.
![Netflix N logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6Vq8z9bYjvy7R4LebLjkwh-320-80.jpg)
These branding tweaks could solve Netflix’s identity crisis
By Natalie Fear published
Sleek design is nothing without strategy.
![The Minecraft Movie sheep](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WR9pcjrwUb7gqLDCse9jdM-320-80.jpg)
People are getting tired of janky CGI movie creatures
By Natalie Fear published
Realistic or fun design, pick a side.
![Guggenheim new visual identity](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PbW3LxKXdCtqVQ4GPC7MhB-320-80.jpg)
The Guggenheim’s new logo is a modern masterpiece
By Natalie Fear published
Enduring heritage gets a contemporary glow up.
![Sega's emojam](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7YaQZVnkZHMryHtgoVEwG-320-80.jpg)
Sega’s emoji pager is the adorable digital detox I’ve been craving
By Natalie Fear published
It’s the modern equivalent of hieroglyphs.
![John Roescher headshot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qzfDNTXoSMEqwVCZW7hqEY-320-80.jpg)
"The industry needs a resurgence of creativity": a day in the life John Roescher
By Natalie Fear published
Raw Materials' CEO discusses battling sameness in design with a balance of "rigour and romance".
![Artisan billboard](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SKerKJ5WaPdtgie3ekYei8-320-80.jpg)
These bizarre AI billboards are a dystopian nightmare
By Natalie Fear published
Who thought laser eyes were a good idea?
![Japan Airlines rebrand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HSwaCCsQHKja95DvEbwqAD-320-80.jpg)
Japan Airlines' sleek rebrand is a soaring success
By Natalie Fear published
Traditional heritage meets modern design.
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