Sam Rook is a multidisciplinary designer whose work spans fine art, illustration, textile design, and accessible interiors. As an internationally published artist, she brings deep respect for community, accessibility, and storytelling to every collaboration. She creates original artwork for commercial and retail products, designs illustrated materials and interiors, and supports inclusive learning through hosted workshops and events. Her practice blends creative design with practical production to deliver engaging, accessible visuals and spaces.

Sam Rook

Sam Rook is a multidisciplinary designer whose work spans fine art, illustration, textile design, and accessible interiors. As an internationally published artist, she brings deep respect for community, accessibility, and storytelling to every collaboration. She creates original artwork for commercial and retail products, designs illustrated materials and interiors, and supports inclusive learning through hosted workshops and events. Her practice blends creative design with practical production to deliver engaging, accessible visuals and spaces.

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Sam Rook is a multidisciplinary designer whose work spans fine art, illustration, textile design, and accessible interiors. As an internationally published artist, she brings deep respect for community, accessibility, and storytelling to every collaboration.

She creates original artwork for commercial and retail products, designs illustrated materials and interiors, and supports inclusive learning through hosted workshops and events. Her practice blends creative design with practical production to deliver engaging, accessible visuals and spaces.

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Work Experience

Designer at Rookhaus Natcorutgers
January 1, 2018 - Present
Hosted workshops and events teaching art and crafting activities with a focus on diversity, accessibility, and representation. Managed interns and supporting staff to help deliver educational and creative programs. Produced and sold design products featuring original artwork.
Interior Architect, Illustrator, Textile Designer at RSC, LLC
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2028
Created commercial interior design layouts and specifications. Provided renderings and graphic design layouts for a variety of business-to-business clients. Worked across interior and visual design deliverables to support client-facing presentations and production needs.
Designer at Sam Rookhaus
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Created and sold products featuring original artwork, including pillows, table runners, placemats, and other household textiles. Developed trend-based artwork sold through major accessible retail partners such as TJ Maxx, Walmart, Michaels, and Joann’s Fabrics. Produced internationally publishable illustrated/tarot deck artwork and guidebooks for each deck.

Education

MS - Interior Architecture at Drexel University
September 1, 2011 - June 30, 2015
B.S. - Psych/Art, Illustration, Graphic Design at Rutgers University
September 1, 2007 - June 30, 2011

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Consumer Goods, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization