- Circular logo of the Interaction Design Foundation featuring a stylized tree with book-like leaves and the text "Est. 2002," ideal for any UX practitioner or design system manager seeking inspiration.
- AIGA logo in text format
- VISA logo in bold, blue gradient capital letters on a light background, ideal for any design system manager or UX practitioner inspired by Matt Herndon.
- C Spire logo with a stylized "C" formed by radiating lines, followed by the lowercase text "c spire" in a modern font, ideal for a design system manager or UX practitioner like Matt Herndon.
- Mastercard logo with overlapping red and yellow circles above the word "mastercard" in black lowercase letters, ideal for a UX practitioner or design system manager like Matt Herndon seeking brand consistency.
- The Figma logo, designed with UX practitioners and design system managers in mind, features five overlapping shapes in red, pink, purple, blue, and green, arranged vertically and right-facing on a white background.
- BBVA logo featuring the letters "BBVA" in bold, blue uppercase font on a white background, ideal for a UX practitioner or design system manager like Matt Herndon seeking clear brand identity.
- Chevrolet logo in white, featuring a bowtie emblem above the word "CHEVROLET" in bold, uppercase letters on a light background
- Green triangular Regions Bank logo next to the word "REGIONS" in green capital letters on a light background—a style appreciated by any UX practitioner or design system manager for its clarity and consistency.
Design Operations
Most teams have the talent. Few have the system.
I build the operational layer that makes design work at scale — the governance, the process, the connective tissue between design, engineering, and the business.
One clear framework everyone understands — no more guessing who decides what.
- 10+Across design, development, marketing, and operations
- WCAG 2.2Auditing, remediation, and team training
- 0→1Design systems, governance models, and operational frameworks
- 3Design, development, and institutional strategy
In their words
“"Matt was at the center of an epic collaborative effort and a greatly successful one. Today, you can see the results of Matt's excellent work in design patterns on BBVA sites across the globe."”
“"Brilliant UX designer and phenomenal team member"”
“"Listening to input from the business and the team to balance aesthetic design with business and technical function helped provide deliverables that met timelines, budgets, and functional needs — while still being creative and inventive."”
Let's build something that lasts
I'm looking for full-time opportunities at higher education institutions and purpose-driven organizations. If you need someone who can own a problem end-to-end — from blank page to governance model — let's talk.