The goal is to have a great time doing the work, even when it's hard. I've built iconic brands from the ground up, and transformed legendary ones. I shepherd exceptional work from talented teams large and small, in-house and out. I translate between clients, cross-functional partners, and creatives. I get at the read between the lines stuff. As a leader and mentor, I do my best to meet people where they are. Listen more. Speak less.
The life and work of Tibor Kalman is what inspired me to pursue all of this. That the work could be joyful, subversive, and meaningful.
Some things I believe in:
• Walk in stupid everyday
• Creative direction goes in every direction
• No Buzzwords, no Big Talkers, no Bullshit!
Say Hello
hello@mathewfoster.com
Apple
Sr. Designer
Product, Design & Marketing
Aug 2023—Present
Stink Studios
Creative Director, Freelance
April—July 2023
Play
Creative Director
2022
Harley-Davidson
Global Brand CD
2020—2022
Radical Co-operative
Founder
2014—2020
Official Mfg Co.
Co-Founder
2009—2012
Instrument
Web Designer
2008—2009
Wieden+Kennedy
Digital Studio Designer
2006—2008
Notable Links
BN: Cy Biopharma
BN: Lumafield
BN: Friday Likes 297
The Dieline: Big Softee
BN: Friday Likes 281
AiD podcast #2
FTF w/ Ludlow Kingsley
AiD podcast #1
Brand New: Friday Likes 239
Packaging of the World
3x3 Art Center Lecture
Art of the Menu
The Design Kids
Brand New: Friday Likes 174
Paper Chase Press
The Dieline