Matthew Suff is a freelance graphic designer and illustrator from the United Kingdom.
Currently, the majority of his work is in branding or rebranding. While working with some larger clients, he is involved in the brand building and project rollout.
He was also behind the branding of one of the items highlighted below... so keep scrolling.
Twitter (X) → twitter.com/TheSuff
Behance → behance.net/thesuff
Workspace Setup
MacBook Pro M1 Max 16”
Belkin iPhone Mount with MagSafe, on left display, using iPhone 15 Pro for video calls
2018 iPad Pro 12.9”
CoolLamp LED Desk lamp, battery powered but I keep it plugged in all the time
AirPods Pro Gen. 2 Lightning
Stationery
Pith Supply Yuzu, 198x129mm blank notebook, featured in image 5, currently using it as a way to track how I am emotionally
Other
Hide+Spool Biscuit Leather Desk Mat, 800x400mm, brother-in-law makes wonderful leather goods (did the branding work)
Aitee Black Pencil Holder
Lego Technic Land Rover Defender 42110, I like Defenders
Bang & Olufsen H9i, not pictured but life on the stand
What is the most useful item in your workspace?
It’s cliché, but having an actual workspace, one that is set up just for using. Technology helps, but sometimes being able to just sit, listen to music and play with shapes really helps get the design flowing.
How do you spark creativity?
Always thinking about design, it’s amazing how subconsciously a brief will be playing in my mind. Listen, look and take in as much as possible. Some random signage, or an outfit, or even a beautiful architectural detail can lead you down a great rabbit hole. Try my best to take a picture or draw/write a note for later.
What does your typical day look like?
Sit down at the desk, pop on headphones, check-in with team based work. I have separate desktops set up for each application I use across the two displays. I find this allows me to focus on one program or project at a time, but can easily switch between, and have no need to sift through layers of applications. Usually using Illustrator as my default for ideas or concepts that strike during the day. Project rollout entails Photoshop magic and InDesign grids. Usual Slack & Monday to keep a track of it all.
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-Ryan (@rjgilbert)
