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mtvessell Design Studio:
A History Lesson

mtvessell Design Studio (MDS) was initially created in 2002 as a freelance venture under the creative direction of Matt Vessell. In 2008, Matt was presented with an opportunity to further develop his own business and expand his existing client roster. Targeting entrepreneurs and small businesses, his studio offers "exceptional design minus the overhead", specializing in print media and web design. With 18+ years of design experience, Matt has worked extensively in retail service, property management, information technology and the home improvement and home building industries. Matt is a graduate of the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at The University of Georgia. His design expertise has contributed to the success of a diverse group of corporate brands including Thomas Eye Group, Parc Communities, The Home Depot EXPO, dekor, SleepTec and Venture Homes. In 2003, he was awarded the SMC 2003 Professionalism Award for Best Builder Website by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. Matt maintains a strong work ethic, and his passion for his work is an invaluable asset to the success of his clients.

 

A little extra about Matt...

• Enjoys playing in the dirt and remodeling his home in Decatur
  

• Constantly developing his keen eye for photography
  Click HERE to view samples of his work.
  

• World travels (thus far): Costa Rica, France, Greece, Hawaii, Italy, Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Spain
  

• Rare guilty pleasure: Grey Goose extra dirty martini with 3 olives
  

• Huge movie buff! A few of his favorite movies: Silence of the Lambs, Under The Tuscan Sun, Shawshank Redemption, The Color Purple, Aliens, Avatar
  

• On his iPod: Ben Folds, Seal, Kelly Clarkson, Sheila E., Dido, Sting, Samantha James, Tori Amos, Prince, Nora Jones, Duncan Sheik, Pink
  

• Humanitarian contributions: The Elevate Hope Foundation, The Humane Society, For The Kid, and AIDS Walk Atlanta

Personal Achievements:

August 2007 - "Dare To Soar" Internal Customer Recognition
Venture Homes, Inc., Marietta, GA

 

April 2005 - Venture Internal Customer Award
Venture Homes, Inc., Marietta, GA

 

May 2004 - "Dare To Soar" Internal Customer Recognition
Venture Homes, Inc., Marietta, GA

 

SMC 2003 Professionalism Awards, Best Builder Website
Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, Atlanta, GA.

 

June 1994 - Jennifer L. Stone Memorial Award for Creativity
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA

 

June 1994 - ADDY Award for Editorial Design,
UGA Ad Club Newsletter —
Athens, GA

 

June 1994 - UGA Ad Club H. Frazier Moore Service Award
Athens, GA

 

August 1993 - Mid-Atlantic N.A.M.E. Scholarship Award
Charleston, SC

 

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