About

I'm Matthew Shearing, a Sussex-based graphic designer, digital creative and art photographer with over 10 years of experience.

After 2 great years at everso creative - a design agency in Eastbourne, Sussex, Iā€™m back looking for new freelance projects.

Hello, I'm Matt Shearing, a Creative Freelance Designer. I'm looking forward to working with you and want to ensure our collaboration is as effective and enjoyable as possible. This is a guide to understanding my working style, values, and how we can work together to achieve great results.

Design Philosophy:

I believe in the transformative power of digital design. Design isn't just about making things look good; it's about creating purposeful, impactful, and beautiful designs that communicate a message. My designs aim to resonate with your audience and make a positive impact in the world.

Strengths:

  • Detail-Oriented: I have a keen eye for detail, ensuring that every aspect of a design is meticulously crafted.

  • Color, Typography, and Layout: I possess a deep understanding of these design elements, which helps me create designs that capture your brand's essence.

  • Collaborative: I thrive on collaboration and believe that working closely with clients leads to the most effective design outcomes.

Communication Style:

  • Listening: I value your input and actively listen to your needs and preferences.

  • Transparency: I believe in open and transparent communication, ensuring you're informed and involved throughout the design process.

Working Together:

  • Collaboration: I encourage collaboration and will work closely with you to bring your vision to life.

  • Iterative Process: Expect an iterative approach to design, where we refine and perfect until we achieve the desired result.

  • Exceeding Expectations: My commitment is to deliver work that not only meets but exceeds your expectations.

Preferred Tools:

  • Adobe Creative Suite: I primarily work with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver.

  • Figma and Webflow: I'm proficient in Figma and Webflow for web-related projects.

  • Agile Approach: I enjoy working in an Agile, iterative design environment.

Availability:

  • Working Hours: Typically, I work from 9 am to 6 pm (GMT/BST) but can be flexible to accommodate projects.

  • Availability: I'm available for collaboration and discussion during these hours.

As a freelance designer and creative consultant, I provide expert advice to clients and design a wide range of digital and analogue products, including logos, graphics, greetings cards, and website assets. Thanks to my excellent relationships with top digital printers and paper specialists, such as GFSmith, I can deliver top-quality prints when required.

In addition to my design work, I'm passionate about running community events - prior to my move to Sussex I helped community organizations designing & running events, including Buddhafield in the City, the London Community Resource Network, and the Dancing Tao 5Rhythms dance community.

Beyond my design work, I'm passionate about running community events. Prior to my move to Sussex, I helped community organizations design and run events, including Buddhafield in the City, the London Community Resource Network, and the Dancing Tao 5Rhythms dance community.

As a freelance art photographer, I specialize in using vintage film lenses on both film and DSLR. Currently, I'm working on personal projects and collaborating with art, dance, and movement groups to create captivating imagery.

And, in case you were wondering, my special superpower is my ability to write my signature in an ambigram, which looks the same upside down as it does right-side-up. After all, every logo designer needs an awesome logo, right? šŸ˜Ž