Ed Natividad is known for his work as a storyboard artist and conceptual designer, notably contributing to the 1999 film, Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace](/article/star_wars:_episode_i_the_phantom_menace). As a conceptual artist, he played a role in defining the visual aesthetics of the movie, including its architecture, costumes, and weaponry.
Ed Natividad completed his studies at the Center for Creative Studies College of Art Design in Detroit in 1991. During his time at the Center for Creative Studies, he concentrated on transportation design and illustration while also minoring in anatomy. In 1994, Natividad began his professional journey at Industrial Light & Magic.
- Forrest Gump , 1994, Concept Artist
- Jumanji , 1995 , Concept Artist
- Batman & Robin , 1997 , Concept Artist
- Armageddon , 1998 , Concept Artist
- Star Trek: Insurrection , 1998 , Concept Artist
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