Maya P. Lim
About
Maya P. Lim is a designer, illustrator, and writer based in San Francisco. Her Substack, Creative Octopus, shares tips and inspiration for creative professionals. Her work has also appeared in numerous publications, including Communication Arts, PRINT, and Smithsonian Magazine. mayaplim.com
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Choosing a Print-on-Demand Service
A review of print-on-demand options from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Lulu, and Blurb
Breaking Through Creative Burnout
22 invigorating ideas for taking care of yourself and your creative health
Summer Reading Resources for Creatives
This round-up includes recently published and forthcoming titles that will appeal to creatives of all stripes.
How to Make Patterns in Illustrator
Patterns can add branding, texture, tone, style, and even greater meaning to a design. Learn how to make dazzling custom patterns in Adobe Illustrator with just a few clicks.
Holiday Gift Guide for Creatives
This fun guide has something for every designer on your holiday shopping list.
Designing with Column Rules
Creative techniques for designing with InDesign’s column rules feature.
