Experience

Mata is Matthew Allen

Founder / Owner / Director / Creative / Full-Stack Designer

Work Experience

30+ years of brand strategy

My work history going through education, pre-Mata times through to today. Studied at AUT, freelanced at various studios, first full-time job at Terabyte Interactive, moved to Webmedia and then started Mata. After 18 years of design, I planned and later went on a yearlong global sabbatical (2011-12), working and travelling the world as a digital nomad and then return home to start a family.

Story

How Matt Allen started Mata Limited 2001

Learn about how Mata started, the name, the logo, the journey from beginning the business to present day. The name and identity formed before the company was even an idea, learn all about the leap of faith starting your own business. I have worked with some wonderful people, both colleagues and clients and part of talented teams who have inspired me and also given me some kind words in return.

Skillset

Tools of the digital creative

Listing the most used skills and tools used over many years enjoying the challenges of creative design and development. One of the enjoyable things about design and development technology is the continual growth and capabilities. I am always adapting to design, prototyping and communications across multiple products and can fit in with any system that’s required. Windows or Mac.