Hello! I’m Matt Downey, a designer, writer, & founder dedicated to improving products through thoughtful design.
Latest work
Designing a new brand, mobile apps, and desktop experience for KITEWIRE Mobility
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Latest articles
My thoughts on design, code, productivity, music, tech, and more.
The Business of Design
Today I'm happy to announce the release of my new web design eBook, 'The Business of Design'. I've written this book specifically for web designers looking to level up their careers by learning from my experience.
The increasing demand for freelance design specialists
It's a great time to be a creative professional. For a lot of us, we're able to choose the type of work we do and where we do it from. The options available today are abundant, and that's great news for designers and the creative industry as a whole.
Inbox Zero
The majority of my work and personal life exists in the digital realm. I (like most people) use cloud-based apps now more than ever. On the surface, your computer looks pristine—free of the physical clutter that used to come with bloated desktop software. But just because you can't see the mess, doesn't mean it's not there.
Current playlists
In my book, design and music go hand in hand. These are some of the Spotify playlists that get me in a creative zone.
