Matt Rock

Developed all brands from the ground up including identities, logos, packaging, POS displays, posters, websites, graphics... You name it, I had a hand in it! I also oversaw our social media team to maintain brand consistency.

Managed the design and build of various digital products for the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), a global non-profit organization headquartered in Winnipeg, MB. Also redesigned iisd.org to be consistent with re-brand and managed development team.

Worked with clients to develop solutions to business challenges. Designed and developed hundreds of websites, as well as print and branding projects working within tight budgets, deadlines, and maintaining client relationships and administrative tasks.

Design & development for a top financial technology company. Maintained budgets, invoicing, worked with project managers, analysts, board members and met with Credit Unions directly.

Managed projects, billing, and a team of three designers. Ensured standards and budgets were adhered to and met with clients. Designed and developed websites and marketing material.

Study the fundamentals of Graphic Design including value and colour theory, technical applications of colour, psychological effects of colour and colour harmony. Practical experience gained through projects that explore abstract graphic manipulations of value and colour.

Study and exploration of creative thinking and problem solving to produce innovative design solutions. Topics included basic elements and design relationships; manipulation of two-dimensional space; type as a design element; analytical drawing and graphic simplification.

Develop interactive digital media production skills including web design, motion graphics, 2D & 3D animation, web coding, video and sound editing, user interface prototyping, digital storytelling, and interactive design.

Various fine art classes studying colour, design, design relationships, composition, working with various mediums and creative exploration.