From ink to pixels

Illustrator & Graphic Designer

As an independent creative based in Melbourne and working with brands, agencies, not-for-profits, and publishers everywhere, I create branding, packaging, infographics, and textile designs that are original, refined, and production-ready.

Illustration & Graphic Design
shaped by over 25 years

Bespoke commercial artwork and visual identity design, crafted seamlessly from concept to final production.

Illustration & Custom Artwork

• Books & editorial illustration
• Packaging & product artwork
• Linocut & drawing commissions

Graphic Design & Visual Identity

• Strategic brand identity systems
• Information & data visualisation
•Textile design & surface patterns

About Matthew

Commercial Illustration & Graphic Design, From Concept to Production

I partner with brands, publishers, agencies, and not-for-profits across Australia and worldwide. Combining hand-drawn analogue techniques with modern digital tools, I create distinctive visual identity systems and production-ready artwork that elevate your brand and tell your story.

MY STORY & APPROACH

Bespoke creativity. Purposeful design.

From initial sketch to final production, I create original visual identities and custom artwork that deliver impact and give every project a distinct point of difference.

CASE STUDIES

Illustration & Data Visualisation — Transparency International Australia

Design and illustration for Transparency International Australia (TIA) 2024-2028 strategy.

Logo Identity — Biodiversity Legacy

Logo and illustrations for saving the Spot-Tailed Quoll in Gippsland, Victoria.

Book Illustration — Frankenstein

The timeless classic Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Published by Hipkiss Publishing House with illustrations inspired by the original writing.

Health & Safety Infographics

Illustration and Infographics. Visualising Safety: My Illustration Work for the 2026 First Aid Calendars

Child Safety Information Design & Awareness Campaign for Knox City Council

Transforming complex Victorian child-safe standards into an accessible, inclusive community outreach campaign. An information design rollout for Knox City Council.

Book Illustration — Oz 2: One Wizard's Carnage

This is the second book in the Oz series by author Hope Swan. I created a series of illustrations inspired by her contemporary interpretation of The Wizard of Oz.

Textile Design & Repeat Pattern

I developed a unique hand-painted watercolour style illustration portraying Skating Dogs as part of Coco & Pud's newest winter collection.

Book Illustration — Sherlock Holmes

I was commissioned by Stephen Hipkiss from Hipkiss Publishing in Australia to create illustrations for the upcoming reprint of Arthur Conan Doyle's "A Study in Scarlet."

Illustration & Linocut Branding

T-Shirt artwork. Unveiling Nature's Canvas: Crafting California's Iconic Landscapes

Book Illustration — The Wizard of Oz Reimagined

This illustration project involved a collaboration with upcoming author Hope Swan. Inspired by her contemporary interpretation of The Wizard of Oz.

Illustration & Data Visualisation — Trajan Scientific

Data visualisation for Trajan Scientific, transforming intricate analytical chemistry processes, laboratory timelines, and sample-prep workflows.

Illustration & Report — Vic Department of Health & TACSI

A commissioned report with the support of the Victorian Department of Health. The use of illustration in breaking down barriers and fostering a sense of belonging.