Hey, I'm Matt Downey.
I help creative entrepreneurs build better businesses, maximize productivity, and cultivate an engaged community.
I also publish a weekly newsletter filled with resources to help you learn, grow, and thrive as a creative business owner.
More about me
My Newsletter
I'm giving creative entrepreneurs and freelancers the tools I used to build a 7-figure creative business. But don't just take my word for it…
"Matt provides answers to the many design, web and business questions that have been bugging me since time began. He covers the basics and much more in his own articles, and provides links to external resources I would never find on my own. Thank you, Matt, for all that you do."
As an added bonus, when you join you’ll get my free e-book, Creative Confidential.
In the book I’ll teach you five things I learned the hard way while building a 7-figure creative business.
UX tools in 2021
For the past few years, creative professionals have had access to a wide variety of powerful UX design tools. And each year, as the UX design process matures, the tools that help facilitate our daily work also mature.
Master your productivity with time blocking
For the past decade, I’ve been on the lookout for habits and routines that will keep me organized and productive. A few years ago I stumbled upon a technique called time blocking.
Email marketing — dig the well before you’re thirsty
When’s the last time you checked your email? My guess is that it wasn’t that long ago. In fact, on average, 89% of Americans check their email at least once a day.
My design philosophy
I’ve come up with five points that should serve as a launching point for more reflection in the future. My thinking on the matter will likely evolve more over time, but for now, here are the top-level ideas that make up my personal design philosophy.
Resources
Tools of the trade
Choosing your tools carefully can save you time, money, and headache. That's why I've hand-picked my favorite apps, resources, and services to help you:
- Work smarter and more efficiently
- Focus on the right outcomes
- Automate mundane tasks
- Eliminate friction in your business
- Create an optimized routine
- Keep more money in your pocket
