Sammy Maine was a founding member of the Creative Bloq team way back in the early 2010s, working as a Commissioning Editor. Her interests cover graphic design in music and film, illustration and animation. Since departing, Sammy has written for The Guardian, VICE, The Independent & Metro, and currently co-edits the quarterly music journal Gold Flake Paint.
Latest articles by Sammy Maine

By Kasia Piekut, Sammy Maine, Julia Sagar Published
We unearth 15 creative photographers on Instagram to inspire your own efforts.

By Sammy Maine Published
Book covers aren't the only opportunities for illustrators.

By Sammy Maine, Ben Steers Published
Why not try out one of these beautiful alternatives to the ubiquitous Moleskine?

By Sammy Maine Published
Looking for inspiration? Here's a list of some of the best illustration portfolios on creative network Behance.

By Sammy Maine Published
The likes of Ren & Stimpy and SpongeBob are already regarded as iconic. But what modern cartoons will be joining them?

By Sammy Maine Published
Understanding your emotional response to being asked to work for free is the first step to feeling better about those so-called clients.

By Sammy Maine Published
New to the design world? Maybe you’re an established designer who can’t get a date. These tips are for you.

By Sammy Maine Published
Win someone's heart with a beautiful design-themed gift this Valentine's Day.

By Sammy Maine Published
Want to code but have no idea where to start? This infographic reveals what's best for you in 2017.

By Sammy Maine Published
Happy New Year! Looking for some calendar design inspiration for 2017? Then look no further as we reveal a host of inspirational designs...

By Sammy Maine Published
Yes, we are most definitely are judging a book by its cover in this list of the best mag front page designs from the past year.

By Sammy Maine Published
Which movie posters caught your attention this year? Here's some of our favourites from the past 12 months.

By Sammy Maine Published
From David Bowie's 'Blackstar' to Biosphere's 'Departed Glories', see the album covers that made us stop and stare this year.

By Sammy Maine Published
These couples have a combination of creative power that will inspire designers everywhere.

By Sammy Maine Published
From cash-flow to clients, this infographic banishes 10 myths about graphic design.

By Sammy Maine Published
Which design do you think looks best?

By Sammy Maine Published
If you've experienced a difficult client or two, you may recognise some of these quotes.

By Sammy Maine Published
This animation from Kilogramme showcases ways in which you can improve your wellbeing.

By Sammy Maine Published
Brian Steely has a unique style that we just can't get enough of

By Sammy Maine Published
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By Sammy Maine Published
Give your creation the look of love with these free vectors

By Sammy Maine Published
youtube: ReK2tIHzVlU Back in 2014, Jessica Walsh, partner at Sagmeister & Walsh and Timothy Goodman, a designer with his own studio, launched 40 Days of Dating.

By Sammy Maine Published
Boxer took care of the new packaging design
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