Portfolio
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/57/5773/577334/68f23507-b18a-4b91-a9c4-51888ebf46b0.gif "This segment features a portion of the motion graphics used in an explainer video to showcase how the company's software and support work. The animations feature vector graphics animated in both 2D and 3D environments.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/104/104773/attachment_104773297 "This design was created with the intent of abstract minimalism. \"Gold Mountain\" is another name for San Francisco, and I wanted to convey imagery reminiscent of the Bay Area. The overall logo uses consistently weighted lines to construct the imagery. The right side is an image of the Golden Gate Bridge but also has similar characteristics to those of the mountains in the background...hence a play on the name \"Gold Mountain\". Following the encompassing circle around to the road portion of the bridge also creates a subtle \"G\" to highlight the initial letter of the company.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/101/101342/attachment_101342989 "The idea behind this logo was to create something unexpected and atypical. As postproduction requires imaginative storytelling, I wanted to create a scene indicative of such. This industry also demands close and effective teamwork. A unique element of BaeschFX, however, is that teamwork will take place through Cloud services. The flying submarine not only speaks to the imaginative characteristic but to the necessity of close teamwork as well, specifically teamwork in the digital cloud.
The orange is a warm, energetic, and vibrant color, which is further pushed out by the circular shape behind it. The clouds cut into the shape as negative space and are subtle enough to complete the overall visual aesthetic.
The client was an excellent source of feedback resulting in the final logo here.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/104/104057/attachment_104057206 "This design derives its look from the 1980s and 1990s logos that were centered around technology and the future. The city is indicative of futuristic cities with tall, slanted architecture. The text is custom made and incorporates a sharp 3D drop shadow to give it a more retro look. The shadow also pushes the text out from the background. The triangular shape and sunset are to play on the retro theme even more and, the desaturated color palette gives it a retro feel as well.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/101/101648/attachment_101648964 "The organization has been around for over 100 years. The idea behind this logo was to give it a somewhat vintage feel but make it classy. The railcar, track lines, and nameplate are all imagery associated with the industry and are aesthetically important to the overall look.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/97/97078/attachment_97078875 "The restaurant's name is custom text while \"Trattoria\" is a modified font. I designed \"Basani's\" to have a more classic feel with a lined drop shadow and some subtle texture accents. The grapevine is indicative of Italy's lush agriculture and, its hand drawn look is to further the classic homemade feel of the logo.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/57/5773/577334/ace86ba4-9df7-4438-b136-e08c67c48784.gif "This animation was used as part of a larger explainer video showcasing how the company does what it does. The graphics were created as vectors and then animated.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/42/4285/428560/4a4b9c4f-b697-4779-868a-1a9af5cf3271.jpg "The inspiration behind this logo comes from a previous summer where the theme was first introduced. This is a fresh approach in which I created the text from the ground up and gave it a light-hearted feel. The slime is indicative of the camp's many activities and I liked the idea of it being spattered on and kind of dripping down the word \"Ooze\". The word \"CRUISE\" is colored to give it a vacation and sea faring feel. The 3D drop shapes behind \"CRUISE\" and the accompanying outlines throughout are to help push the text out from the background.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/100/100691/attachment_100691917 "Parts of west Texas feature canyon landscapes. The company wanted to highlight a country road in the context of such landscapes, and I decided to work with the idea of a drawn/classic logo to capture that idea. I also wanted to keep a theme of craftsmanship since the product to consumers would be boxes of crafts. I felt that a line-drawn image was an appropriate means of illustrating this characteristic.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/56/5660/566052/13a3aeb5-23de-40c4-ba5b-fd5a3dedbc83.gif "This is a short reel of various motion graphics elements I created for a series of software demonstration videos. The animations were used as bookends to longer videos featuring the software being used.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/91/91337/attachment_91337873 "I created the icon to focus more on the tail of the tiger rather than the tiger itself. I was inspired by the company's product line and the challenge of not focusing too much on a tiger image despite the name. I created the text to have some resemblance to their previous logo but to also showcase a new look. The client was a great resource of continual feedback helping to develop exactly what they were looking for.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/95/95074/attachment_95074195 "The idea here was to find a way to communicate gaming expertise by playing on the word \"Gameographer\", which lends itself to ideas around navigation and knowledge. I created a traditional joystick but framed the knob on an axis frame typical of traditional globes. I also created a subtle letter \"G\" out of the frame to further communicate the word \"Gameographer\". This combination of imagery works well in context and is strong enough to stand alone if need be. The client was an excellent source of feedback leading to the final concept seen here.")
About
I am a motion graphics designer, video producer, and digital artist. I've worked extensively in graphic composition, vector illustration, video effects, and video editing. Let me know if you're interested in a project and we'll talk. Your feedback is also much appreciated.
Member since:
October 20, 2017
Reviews
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Cory Kruse
reviewed about 3 years ago
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Cory Kruse
reviewed about 5 years ago
"Matt has been amazing to work with! I couldn't ask for a better person to work with. "
Flywheel Digital
reviewed over 5 years ago
"Matt is a fantastic designer, who is receptive to feedback. "
Flywheel Digital
reviewed over 5 years ago
"McKmedia was incredibly easy to work with. I would highly recommend him for other projects. "
Flywheel Digital
reviewed over 5 years ago