Hi! 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
The Pomodoro Technique for creative flow and productivity
For the past two weeks I've been using the Pomodoro Technique to get my work done. And I have to say, I'm surprised by the results. So far it's proven to be an incredibly efficient way to get both my client work and personal responsibilities off the plate.
Rebranding and updating
Rebranding something personal is hard. In fact, many people push it aside, making excuses about not having enough time. I'm guilty of that. After several failed attempts, I finally put my foot down. It was time to whip this ol' site back in to shape.
Goals for 2018
With the new year upon us, I decided to take some time and write out a few goals for 2018. I'm not typically one for resolutions, as I don't think you need to wait for a fresh year to start changing bad habits. But there is something about the cyclical nature of time that makes it easier to start something on January 1st.
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.
