Imagine walking down the aisle of a supermarket, bombarded by countless products vying for your attention. Amidst the visual chaos, a single phrase on a shoebox catches your eye–just three words. Instantly, you're transported into a world of athletic ambition and...
Picture this: You are visiting a new town and want to try a new restaurant, but you don’t know what’s around. You can ask the concierge for recommendations and use handy-dandy Google to look up nearby restaurants and their reviews. These help you find a lovely Italian...
Video shorts have a profound impact on people. They are highly appreciated, as they put a face to your brand and help people feel like they’re getting to know you and your company. However, creating them professionally requires planning, staging, production, and...
If you’ve been put work into building your brand (or rebranding) the next step is to focus on attracting your audience. Want to know how do that? We’ve got five simple steps. 1. Know That Your Brand Should Be Customer-Focused On your side, branding is intentional....
Every designer should be an “actor” of sorts. In other words, they should be able to put themselves in their customers’ shoes. It’s important that designers understand the psychological impact of every element of logo design - from the colors to the typography. 1. The...
In the fast-paced world of design, trends come and go quicker than tribal tattoos in the 90s. But some design elements have stood the test of time, grabbing attention and conveying a feeling of professionalism that mid-sized businesses to giant corporations long for....
Many people don’t think about design and how it affects the customer journey (unless, of course, they’re designers). But design is a major part of creating a seamless customer journey. Without design, you’d be missing out on major elements of the typical customer...
Getting your clients (and potential clients) to trust you is half the battle… but it’s a tough one. In fact, 54% of Americans say they’ve lost trust in a brand, and the two things customers want are good value for the price and high-quality products/services. ...
An art director has the same responsibilities as a senior designer plus the added challenge of communicating with clients and giving presentations. It’s not as straightforward as graphic design (complex as graphic design may be)! So how can you set yourself apart as...
In the late 1880s, in a quaint town called Aspen Hollow, two teens, Effie and Sam, shared dreams as vast and sparkling as the celestial winter sky above. Effie had a flair for creating enchanting designs, each stroke of artistic passion as limitless as the...
At Matcha Design, we’ve come a long way from where we once stood. I started my graphic design career as a mail boy in the 1980s at a design firm in Hong Kong. I had no training and no experience - but what I did have was a deep passion for design and an unquenchable...
If you’ve ever gone to an art gallery and gone up to some of the best-known paintings, you’ve probably noticed the high level of detail that goes into them. In fact, many paintings are equally enjoyable from far away and up close. The mark of a great artist is how...