Outside Mainstream is the branding for Samuel McKinney, a Creative Person from the Mid-West. His bold eye-catching style has gained a lot of attention.


Sam Kent

A Graphic Design graduate with a real passion for the creative. He sees beauty in everything, and loves to use the world around him as his inspiration.

Graduating with honors, Samuel is always looking for ways to grow and expand as a designer and artist. He is always experimenting with different ideas and styles, trying to keep up with the crowd, and stay ahead of the trends of the world these days.

He hopes to one day run his own business helping indipendant creative people share their passion with the world.

Contact me here: Samkent@me.com

Graphic Design Intern
Springfield Park District, Springfield IL

December 2011 to February 2012
Created Maps, Logos, and Passes for use in various parks in the area


Frozen/Dairy Associate
County Market, Springfield IL

November 2011 to March 2012
Helping customers and keeping area stocked and clean


Digital Life Specialist
Best Buy

August 2010 to November 2011
Computer Sales Expert, Working in a team to meet sales goals
Also designed ads and worksheets to improve proformance and sales



Graphic Designer
Lewis and Clark Community College
The Bridge Newspaper

July 2009 to May 2010
Designed Graphical Elements for the monthly newspaper, also designed ads for local businesses



Emmis Radio
Interactive Intern

June 2009 to August 2009
Upkeep of various Radio Websites - 1057thepoint.com, Kshe95.com, 971talk.com, and EcoLifeSTL.com
Designed Ads, Pages, Mastheads, and Buttons

B.S. Degree in Graphic Design
Robert Morris University

Gruaduated Febuary 2012

Deans List 6 Quarters, 4.0 GPA

A.S. Degree in Graphic Design, High Honors
Lewis and Clark Community College

Graduated May 2010

Presedients List for 5 Semesters, Deans List for 1


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