Hello, my name is Mathew
I make ideas visual.
I'm a graphic designer in Michigan. I help businesses take an idea and turn it into something people actually notice and remember.
Most of my work is branding, print, social and promo pieces. Whatever the project is, I want it to look great, fit the brand, and do the job it was made for.
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services
What I can do for you
Branding & Identity
Logos, colors, fonts and brand guides that give your business a look people recognize right away.
Print Design
Posters, flyers, menus, packaging, business cards and signs that look just as good in your hand as they do on a screen.
Digital & Social
Social posts, web graphics, email headers and ads that make people stop scrolling and still feel like you.
Promotional
Event graphics, merch, banners and launch pieces that help you get the word out.
my work
Featured projects
The Wandering Book Nook
A storybook brand for a cozy little bookshop, built around an elephant carrying a satchel full of books.
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La Tavola
A warm, welcoming brand for a neighborhood Italian restaurant, inspired by the family dinner table.
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No Vacancy Coffee
A late night coffee shop brand inspired by glowing neon motel signs.
View case study →about me
Design that says something.
I'm Mathew, the graphic designer behind Made By Mat. I think good design should do more than look nice. It should say something, stick with people, and feel like it could only belong to your brand.
Whether it's a whole new brand or a single flyer, every project gets the same amount of care from me.
Listen
We talk about your goals, who you're trying to reach, and what a win looks like for you.
Explore
I do some research, sketch a lot, and pull ideas together until we find the right direction.
Design
I bring the ideas to life, then we fine tune them together using your feedback.
Deliver
You get final files ready for print, the web, and everything in between.
faq
Good questions
What kind of design do you do?
Branding, print, digital and social graphics, and promo materials. Basically anything that helps your brand show up looking its best.
Who do you work with?
Small businesses, startups, local shops, events and organizations that want design that feels bold and true to who they are.
How does a project start?
Just send me a message with a few details about what you need. I'll get back to you with some questions, a rough timeline and a quote, and we'll see if it's a good fit.
Where are you based?
I'm in Michigan, and I'm happy to work with people close by or anywhere else.
contact
Let's make something.
Have a project in mind? Tell me a bit about it, like what you need, when you need it, and what you're hoping it will do. I'll get back to you within a few business days.