Overview
I am Matt Rogers a Graphic Designer and Web Designer in Swindon. I specialise in brand identity design, print design, website design and WordPress theme development. Most of my work is created in my studio in a beautiful green part of the UK.
I have a client list that includes the likes of ASOS.com, Redwood Publishing, Metro and London Lite. I also spend time working with smaller companies and individuals helping improve the way their business is perceived by their customers.
Career so far
Beware! Matt is now talking in the third person.
Whilst studying a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design Matthew worked for AD Publishing. Matt worked alongside the Art Director creating book visuals for a co-edition market. Here he honed the skills necessary for the professional world. The balance between the freedom of expression at university and the real world scenarios put before him at AD Publishing gave Matt the platform needed to start a long career in Graphic Design.
Redwood Publishing (Abbot Mead Vickers Group) surprised Matt with an offer of a position higher than what he had interviewed for. Matt packed his bags and moved from Swindon to London. Redwood is an award-wining agency with a rich client base. They deliver brand content to customers across a range of different platforms. Best of all the office sits in the heart of London opposite the National Portrait Gallery in Trafalgar Square. Living and working in London soon opened up a world of opportunities and experiences.
Matt needed a new challenge; he left Redwood inspired and wanting to grow as a designer. To broaden his path Matt moved away from publishing and began working for Harrison:Fraser, a branding agency in London. Matt designed for more fantastic clients including British Horse Racing, Finncap, Speedy etc.
Being his own harshest critic Matt always feels he can better himself. He was having the time of his life living in London, and working alongside some of the most talented designers and creative minds in the UK, however, he was never completely satisfied. Matt took a year out of paid work, the reason for doing so is simple; he wanted to try freelancing with the intention of later starting his own design agency. Matt believes; to be a successful Freelance Designer it is important to be able to offer as many services as possible without compromising quality. Matt spent his year out teaching himself web design. Having web design in his arsenal of design weapons has helped him reach a wider client base. Matt has now been immersed in the world of freelance design for over three years and has since worked with many fantastic clients including ASOS.com, BHS and London newspapers Metro and London Lite, NSPCC (Your Home), Alzheimer’s Society etc.
How I got into design
As a young lad I would sit for hours recording radio tracks and mixing them with my classic 2deck Bush tape player. Later in life my tape player evolved into a power Macintosh 7200 and tapes evolved into CD. With my new super Mac powers and Photoshop at hand I began putting together artwork to accompany my music creations. I could now create hard copies of the creative ideas that once floated around in my head. This soon became a small obsession and has since grown into a large one.