Design plays a pivotal role in a company's image. Strong brands are built through functional aesthetics and by applying style to communication. Matt Girard does just that. Whether he is crafting innovation with a startup business or redefining the identity of an existing one, Matt always strives for simplicity and precision.
Matt’s passion lies in designing for artistically-centered clients. His past partnerships have inspired him by allowing integration of culture and versatility of creative talent. His portfolio includes collaborations with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Andy Warhol, The Simpsons, Sonic the Hedgehog, Crayola, Oakley and Burton, to name a few. He has also designed for Warren Miller Entertainment and Storm Mountain Media, the publishers of Freeskier and Snowboard magazine. Matt formally studied at The University of Colorado Denver in the College of Arts and Media and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Design.
Art Direction:
Design & Project Management
Brand Strategy & Execution
Client Relations
Mentorship of Junior Designers
Team Building
Design:
Identity: new and continued branding
Photography: product photography, photo and video direction
Print: packaging, catalogs, look books, brand books, large format, invitation and event collateral
Web: front end development, digital marketing
Multimedia: web sites, e-communications and presentations
Environmental signage
