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

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

23 stunning examples of book illustration
By Sammy Maine published
Book covers aren't the only opportunities for illustrators.

10 great design notepads (that aren't Moleskines)
By Sammy Maine, Ben Steers published
Why not try out one of these beautiful alternatives to the ubiquitous Moleskine?

50 illustrators to follow on Behance
By Sammy Maine published
Looking for inspiration? Here's a list of some of the best illustration portfolios on creative network Behance.

The 7 best modern cartoons
By Sammy Maine published
The likes of Ren & Stimpy and SpongeBob are already regarded as iconic. But what modern cartoons will be joining them?

The 7 stages of being asked to work for free
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.

10 ways to get a designer to date you
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.

16 Valentine's Day gifts for designers
By Sammy Maine published
Win someone's heart with a beautiful design-themed gift this Valentine's Day.

What's the best programming language to learn first?
By Sammy Maine published
Want to code but have no idea where to start? This infographic reveals what's best for you in 2017.

10 amazing calendar designs for 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...

The 20 best magazine covers of 2016
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.

The 16 best movie posters of 2016
By Sammy Maine published
Which movie posters caught your attention this year? Here's some of our favourites from the past 12 months.

The 20 best album covers of 2016
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.

14 power couples to inspire you and your other half
By Sammy Maine published
These couples have a combination of creative power that will inspire designers everywhere.

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

Do these 10 big brands look better stripped back?
By Sammy Maine published
Which design do you think looks best?

19 things not to say to a graphic designer
By Sammy Maine published
If you've experienced a difficult client or two, you may recognise some of these quotes.

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

12 logo designs that know where to draw the line
By Sammy Maine published
Brian Steely has a unique style that we just can't get enough of

40 brand logos with hidden messages
By Sammy Maine published
Click the image to see the full size infographic

Download these free Valentine's Day vectors
By Sammy Maine published
Give your creation the look of love with these free vectors

Jessica Walsh and Tim Goodman launch 12 Kinds Of Kindness
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.

McDonald's unveils brand new packaging
By Sammy Maine published
Boxer took care of the new packaging design
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