I’m Matthew Stanford, MFA — a distinguished Creative Director, Graphic Designer, and User Experience Designer renowned for crafting useful, usable, and desirable experiences that seamlessly align business objectives with user needs. With a Master of Fine Arts in Design Research and Development from The Ohio State University, specializing in mobile user experience, I possess a profound understanding of human-computer interaction, translating insights from research and testing into impactful, intuitive digital products.
As the owner and Creative Director of EDGE Clothing Company since 2014, I have demonstrated comprehensive brand ownership, leading creative strategy, overseeing visual direction, and significantly boosting social media engagement. My diverse professional background spans social expressions (American Greetings), education, information technology, fashion, and electronics, where he has consistently delivered compelling visual solutions and interactive prototypes for notable clients including ABC Family, Nationwide Insurance, and Lutron Electronics.
Matthew's technical prowess includes advanced expertise in HTML5, CSS3, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and Axure. Driven by a deep appreciation for "The Science of Conveying Visual Messages," I am fully committed to the strategic fusion of aesthetics and utility, ensuring every design is both beautiful and highly functional.
