Matthew Blick Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Vic, Au

Worldwide

Brand Strategy & DesignI pinpoint brand purposes, defining the reason they exist to map their direction and course. I then align this with a visual identity that expresses what makes each brand unique.Campaign & AdvertisingIn a world saturated with communication, it’s essential to connect with your audience in a way that cuts through the noise. I aim to deliver carefully considered work that has impact and ignites the thoughtsand actions we seek.Editorial & Publication DesignGreat layouts say more than the content itself. I elevate text, images, and graphics to a functional and beautifully enhanced state, giving new life, new meaning, and ultimately, a greater understanding of the subject.Information Design & IconographyWe live in the age of information: we collect it, we measure it, and we apply it. I deconstruct information and reimagine it in ways that serve a purpose: from infographics and signage to maps and icons.Typography & Font DesignWords are powerful; type, arguably more so. I create typographic systems and fonts to transform the narrative of communication in visually expressive ways.UX & UI DesignThe journeys we take on digital platforms must serve a purpose, which is why I combine logic with emotion and place it at the heart of the design. The information users expect should be matched and exceeded by value and delight, creating the immersive experience we desire.

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

I worked with eCommerce businesses to design creative solutions that propel brand expression, make online shopping experiences functional and enjoyable, and drive purposeful campaigns that interact with audiences in the right way. This role comprised of advertising, branding (auditing, strategy & design), email design, and UX & UI design.

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

I helped eCommerce businesses stand out across multi-channel touch points by creating immersive brand worlds. I was also responsible for Eastside Co’s brand image, including a rebrand that provided a fresh visual identity and confident persona to suit the explosive growth the company experienced during the pandemic.Alongside this, I produced marketing assets for the agency, which included event branding, presentations and social media, blog and website content.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Operating as a freelance designer in Melbourne, Australia, through the freelancing network Become, I worked on accounts for ME Bank, New Balance, and various local businesses. The types of work I produced ranged from branding and social media content to point-of-sale display graphics and iconography.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Working across a colossal range of assets with national and global reach, I designed and produced prospectuses, logos, campaigns, printed and digital communications, large-scale graphics and more.A major role of mine was as the primary designer for the Birmingham Heroes campaign, a year-round focus on the groundbreaking discoveries by University research fellows. During my time at the University, the campaign repeatedly received widespread acclaim, including from other universities.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

My role at Big Cat was to support the senior and lead designers create printed and digital designs for clients primarily positioned in the third sector, including RoSPA, UpRising and the NHS.I also produced internal assets for the agency, such as business pitch presentations, the company e-newsletter and collateral for the Marketing and Public Relations departments.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

I completed a three-month internship, which developed into a permanent position as a Junior Designer.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), With Honours, Graphic Design & Multimedia

Activities and Societies: Green Society The course at the University of Worcester focused less on the technical aspects of using design.

Web Page, Digital/Multimedia And Information Resources Design

The online classes at Treehouse gave me the confidence and technical knowledge to enter the world of development; skills which I have used.

Btec National Diploma, Graphic Design

Activities and Societies: Halesowen College Basketball Academy Halesowen College provided me with an introduction to creative software.

Advanced Level, Geology

With an interest in the Earth and its mechanics, I studied Geology for one year. However, I did not grasp a clear vision of a future.