Machew Designs | Matthew Essery - SWITHICK TYPEFACE

SWITHICK

Swithick: A typeface experiment rooted in the constraint of three circles and one triangle overlaid onto Helvetica, exploring the tension between Swiss design principles and creative freedom, resulting in what I termed my 'anti-type' or 'destructive font'.

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DESIGN PROCESS

DESIGN PROCESS

FLOURISH WITH FOX

Branding and logo for Flourish with Fox, a comprehensive wellness service that combines counselling, life coaching, and personal training.

Shake-Up, a children's dairy milkshake brand launching in 2024, Branding project, Delivering 3D carton mock-ups, advertising materials, and promotions.

Made by J’Nudd is a design-led initiative innovatively using local bio-materials, blending tradition with research for sustainable, eco-conscious, and community-minded design. It has two sub-brands, Finsilk and Yard & Dye, and their grounded yet hopeful approach prioritises a local-first ethos.

A Magazine Design Concept showcasing the process and thoughts of different perspectives on Neurodiversity and Mental Health.

NO HOPE (CHAOS)

This project explores the chaotic side of graphic art, using layered elements to visually represent the disorienting feeling of hopelessness.

ONE SMILE (PERSONAL)

Spreading Positivity: This graphic art project aims to convey the power of a smile.

INTAGRID TYPEFACE

Intagrid: An initial typeface exploration using subtractive design, where lowercase negative space informed uppercase forms, resulting in a playful aesthetic.

I developed Wiggle Curve from the original Wiggle Sans by using a single continuous line to create more fluid, legible forms, adding greater movement and curvature, and successfully translating the typeface into 3D prints.

Global Challenges Project: Men's mental health app designed to offer round-the-clock access to support and create a safe, communal space.

Visualising Overthinking: This graphic design piece visualises the escalating nature of overthinking through a sequence of static shots.

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