Meet Matt.

Background


Scribbling on tables since the '80s, I've always been passionate about my art. Since the early 2000's I've focused on shaping digital products, services, and brands—but that child-like energy remains.


My experience has taken me to product/digital/integrated/in- house and creative production agencies, helping brands, agencies, and teams communicate their products and services while raising the design bar with a 'less, but better’ approach.


Guided by the big picture, I think strategically, work systematically, and deliver meaningful experiences across all touchpoints. I work closely with teams and stakeholders to help define problems and create beautifully simple solutions.

Previously, I’ve worked as an Art Director, managed design teams, nurtured talent, held a myriad of designer titles, and worked out of a cupboard. 


Scribbling on tables since the '80s, I've always been passionate about my art. Since the early 2000's I've focused on shaping digital products, services, and brands—but the child-like energy remains.


My experience has taken me to product/digital/integrated/in- house and creative production agencies. Helping brands, agencies, and teams communicate their products and services while raising the design bar with a 'less, but better’ approach.


Guided by the big picture, I think strategically, work systematically, and deliver meaningful experiences across all touchpoints. I work closely with teams and stakeholders to help define problems and create beautifully simple solutions.

Previously, I’ve worked as an Art Director, managed design teams, nurtured talent, held a myriad of designer titles, and worked out of a cupboard. 

Experience

Currently





Previously
2012 - 2022






2011 - 2012



2010 - 2002

Product Design Director @ LIONS Intelligence

Managing a small team across a suite of LIONS subscription sites, AI initiatives and Design System.


Product Design Director @ LIONS Intelligence
Manager of a small team across a suite of LIONS subscription sites and AI initiatives.


Product Design Director @ LIONS Intelligence
Manager of a small team across a suite of LIONS subscription sites and AI initiatives.


Product Design Director @ LIONS Intelligence
Manager of a small team across a suite of LIONS subscription sites and AI initiatives.




2012 - 2022
/Freelance


2012 - 2022
/Freelance

Current


Founded Rocking Horse Bureau to help agencies and brands create world-class products and digital experiences.

Clients included:
DesignStudio, Native Design, AKQA, FCB Inferno, PwC, VEON, McLaren Formula 1, Google, Red Bull, BBC, Honda, Samsung, and many more.




2011 - 2012


2011 - 2012


Art Director @ Critical Mass
Creating digital campaigns for Adidas, Citi Bank, & Nissan


Myriad of Design titles working in design teams.

Awards

The Other House


Google

Webby Award Winner - APP Best Visual Design - 2023


Marcom Gold Award App For Training/Learning - 2016
Marcom Platinum Award Economic Development - 2016
Digiday Awards Europe B2B Campaign of the Year · 2016
Digiday Awards Europe Best Audience Development Platform· 2016
European Commission Digital Skill Award - 2016
UK Digital Experience Award Customer Experience Innovation - 2016

Design and built by Matthew Kempton, 2025

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