Matthew

/ ˈmæθ yu / 
noun

  1. South Carolina born. North Carolina raised.

  2. Graduate of North Carolina State University

  3. Designer fueled by complexity, thriving where problems are messy and turning them into elegant, simple solutions.

  4. Led design projects across enterprise software, community platforms, and inclusive product initiatives, shaping experiences used monthly by thousands.

  5. Motorsports enthusiast #Formula1 #NASCAR #IndyCar #NHRA

I believe great design lives at the intersection of empathy and systems thinking. To me, great design isn’t just about solving isolated problems, it’s about providing solutions that shape ecosystems while balancing stakeholder needs, technical constraints, and business goals.

What I'm Learning

Explore the curriculum I built for myself that pushes me beyond the basics. It blends psychology, systems thinking, engineering literacy, and storytelling/communication to amplify my value as a designer

Life Lately :)

A few of the random things that I’m enjoying right now!

DAILY WATCHHH!

Currently on my 3rd rewatch of the entire series!

DAILY WATCHHH!

Currently on my 3rd rewatch of the entire series!

Stayin' Busy

Ask me about the addition I designed (and built with my dad) for my parents.

Stayin' Busy!

Ask me about the addition I designed (and built with my dad) for my parents.

Dream Car

2022 Cadillac CTS-V (All Black) w/ performance mods

Dream Car

2022 Cadillac CTS-V (All Black) w/ performance mods

HOT TAKE:

HOT TAKE:

Boneless wings are just ADULT CHICKEN NUGGETS