who is matt?
graphic designer
My story…so far
I am a graphic designer excited to share my creations with the world. I have been drawing and designing for as long as I can remember and my interest in designing peaked after being diagnosed with brain and spine cancer at the age of 16. I now like to produce works that are unique, fun, and whimsical.
I have experience as a print and web designer including skills in visual design, typography, web design, and the creation of materials for several organizations both for and non-profit.
My ideal role would be as a graphic designer for an organization with a focus on creating content for all media. The model company would have a strong sense of bettering the community in which it exists while also having a positive team culture and work atmosphere.
It is my goal to bring smiles to faces and brighten days. I hope you enjoy seeing these works as much as I enjoyed creating them.
my timeline
my design style
After my cancer diagnosis, I turned more to creativity to deal with my situation, I realized I had found the perfect passion. Through design I was able to focus my feelings, and it was graphic design that proved to be the perfect way of expressing myself. Designing gave me comfort during this period of struggle, and continued to help me throughout my lengthy recovery. As I healed, I saw that my designs could impact others and give them the same sense of hope and optimism that I had been in search of. I’ve developed an upbeat, positive, colorful, and whimsical style.
my favorite designers
Having studied design, I find I am drawn to and influenced by a very wide range of designers. I am inspired by many classic styles of design, such as Art Deco, Space Age, and Mid-Century Modern to much more recent designers and style.
Saul Bass
Hermann Zapf
Chip Kidd
Hugh Syme
my favorite quotes
Keep moving forward
Walt Disney
When you find yourself in trouble, just call into the ear of the Lamb.
Anonymous
To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk
Thomas Edison
Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain…
Vivian Greene
Celebrate the moment as it turns into one more
Neil Peart
It’s kind of fun to do the impossible
Walt Disney
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.
Louie Armstrong
If that’s the worst thing that happens today, we’re having a pretty good day.
Matt Squeglia
my final thoughts…for now
I am extremely fortunate today to continue to use design as a way to help others in the same way that it has helped me. Reflecting on why and how I design, it’s my goal to share my creations with others and provide them with a sense of happiness and positivity and maybe even a bit of inspiration.
