Custom websites, branding, and illustration for elevated, hospitable brands.

meet Matthew

Collaborative artist, designer, and developer.

Welcome! I am a designer and artist specializing in custom websites, branding, and graphic designs for hospitality-focused brands.

I have had the opportunity to design for award-winning properties in the boutique hotel, restaurant, and private club industries, as well as for respected industry partners. Based just outside of Washington DC, I work with executive teams, business owners, and agencies nationwide. My work is driven by a passion for merging storytelling, design strategy, and a profound understanding of hospitable service.
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My design journey began by self-teaching brand theory and design technique while simultaneously earning a degree in marketing. After working for years as an in-house designer, I decided to strike out on my own as my part-time freelance roster quickly escalated into a full-time commitment. Now, I proudly run a growing freelance studio, white-labeling projects for prominent branding agencies and properties across multiple sectors.

Prior to working in design, I spent more than six years studying the performing arts at some of the top conservatories in the nation. Through these combined past experiences, I developed an expertise in guiding audiences through authentic narratives rooted in story, a sense of place, and connection.

Having been raised in the hospitality industry, I have  developed an acute awareness of the subtle details that elevate a holistic guest experience from "good" to "great." As a designer, I strive to bring these principles into my work, crafting visuals that capture the authentic tone and essence of each unique property.