HELLO EVERYONE
I am a professional graphics/marketing designer (and photographer) with a focus on Brand-Identity and Product Design. After a decade in the news industry and over four years working for various creative and editing agencies, I have dedicated my career goals, energy and prospects to the world of graphic design, brand marketing and maintaining a continued love for sports, landscape, entertainment and feature photography.
I learned how to design for print and web early on when I learned how to build my own computers back at the turn of the century. Being able to build experience with software like Photoshop and InDesign since they were sold on floppy disks, I have gained enough professional experience to work with large news companies and organizations like Forum Communications, the University of Missouri, Baylor University and wide variety of regional businesses and publication outlets.
I collaborate and consult with design hubs, professional groups and startups over product development including brand identity, digital creation, print production and art direction. While my aesthetic generally features a sleek and modern appeal, I always take an adaptable approach to all my clients and design projects. I can work independently from home or as part of a team comfortably and confidently. My extended background in the rapid-paced news industry has yielded me with a firm commitment do constant deadlines, customer review and a keen eye for precise detail orientation.
Publications featuring my designs or photography:
AgWeek
Alpine Avalanche
Associated Press
Bandera Bulletin
Bemidji Pioneer
biebermania.com
Bismarck Tribune
Boston Globe
Boston Herald
Chicago Tribune
ChisholmCrossing.com
CNN
Coloradoan
Colorado County Citizen
Columbia Missourian
Daily Herald
DailyMail.com
The Daily Rebublic
TheDenverChannel.com
Dickinson Press
DL-Online
Duluth News Tribune
EchoPress
Elgin Courier
Focus Magazine
Forum Communications
Grand Forks Herald
Granite Publications
The Guardian
Hill Country News
Inforum.com
Jamestown Sun
Liberty Vindicator
Los Angeles Times
Madasonville Meteor
MSNBC
The Maneater
Mount Pleasant Daily Tribune
Naples Herald
Navasota Examiner
Newsweek
New York Times
Prairie Business Magazine
RealClearPolitics.com
Sealy News
SolarRainTX.com
Taylor Press
The Light and Champion
Toledo Blade
TwinCities.com
US News
VOX Magazine
Waco Tribune
Washington Free Beacon
Washington Times
WDAY.com
West Central Tribune
West Fargo Pioneer
Organizations I collaborate with:
Texas Renaissance Festival
Sherwood Forest Faire
Texas Viking Fest
Solar Rain
The Whipped Stitch
Sangre Del Sol
Sinful Leather
MDSO
AllMostLive DJ & Karaoke
EverMom Products
Wholey Hog Barbeque
Luigis Italian Restautant
Improved Image Laser Spa
I design and craft products and visual experiences based on a deep understanding of client needs and audience motivation. If you have a project in mind or need some freelance help for your team, feel free to connect with me by emailing matt@matthellman.com or reaching out on social media.
