Web Design
Custom, responsive websites built from scratch on Netlify, WordPress or Wix, with clean navigation and fast load times.
Websites, brands and video for businesses that want to stand out.
I'm Matthew, a designer and web developer in the East Bay. I build custom websites for local businesses and organizations, and design the logos, graphics and video that go with them.
Live work
Websites I've Built
Services
What I can do for you
Branding & Graphics
Logos, marketing materials and digital assets in Photoshop and Illustrator that strengthen your identity fast.
Video & Motion
Promo, event and explainer videos with motion graphics in After Effects, original Google Flow projects, and custom soundtracks so your video doesn't rely on stock music.
Content Strategy
Website and social content that keeps your brand consistent and gets your audience interacting.
Apparel Design
Custom apparel graphics that tell a story, like the heritage designs in my own MATTA shop.
Ongoing Support
I stay on after launch, updating content, events and pages as your business changes.
Memorial Tribute Videos
Video tributes and photo slideshows that honor a loved one's life, for funerals, memorial services and celebrations of life. I work with families to bring their photos, videos and music together into something they can share and keep, and I can create original music for it too.
Custom Music
Original instrumentals made for your slideshow or video, from memorial tributes to weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, promos and any other event. Your project gets its own sound instead of stock music.
How it works
Custom quotes. Fast turnaround.
Custom quotes
Built around your business
Every project is priced on what your site needs. Most sites are done in 4–5 days once I have your content.
- Custom pages designed for your brand
- Looks great on phones, tablets and desktop
- Working contact form
- One round of revisions
- Launch help
Your quote depends on how many pages and features you need, and whether you're providing the photos, videos, logo and text or I'm creating them. Extras like SEO, an online store or ongoing updates are available too.
1
Free Consultation
We talk about your business, your goals and what the site needs, and I give you a quote.
2
Deposit & Content
You pay a deposit and send your logo, photos, text and info.
3
Design & Build
I build your site, usually in 4–5 days, and send it over for review.
4
Revisions & Launch
I make your changes, you pay the balance, and your site goes live.
Need a website that actually looks like your brand?
Portfolio
Client Websites
Custom sites I designed, built and maintain for East Bay businesses and organizations. Every one is live, so click through and explore.
Video
Video Editing
Edits I've cut myself, from highlight reels to event and family videos.
This video plays on the live MATTA website.
HIGHLIGHT REEL
San Jose Sharks 2018–19 Season Highlights
One of the first videos I ever made in iMovie, back in 2018–19, for a team I loved. I gathered clips from across the season, sped up and slowed down key moments, and timed every cut to the music. I also color graded the footage and framed it in a cinematic widescreen look.
EditingColor gradingSpeed rampingMusic sync
Design
Logos & Artwork
Logos, emblems and digital artwork I've designed, from mascot marks to stylized portraits, created and finished in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Music
Original Music
Custom instrumentals made to fit the moment. I can create music for your slideshow or video, whether it’s a funeral tribute, a wedding, a promo or any other event.
More work
Design & Video
Google Flow Video Projects
Original promos, explainers and culturally inspired pieces for digital-first platforms, combining storytelling, editing and design to deliver a clear message.
Memorial Tributes & Slideshows
Funeral and memorial video tributes and photo slideshows made with families, set to music and ready to play at the service or share with loved ones.
Custom Music & Soundtracks
Original instrumentals made for your slideshow or video, from funeral tributes and weddings to promos and any other event, so it has a sound no one else has instead of stock music.
Promo & Event Video
Promotional, event and family-oriented videos, with motion graphics in After Effects and fast, clean edits in iMovie.
Logos & Branding
Logos, marketing materials and digital assets in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, made to help clients strengthen their identity quickly.
Ready to start your website?
About
Hi, I'm Matthew.
I'm a creative, detail-oriented graphic artist and photojournalist with hands-on experience in design, branding and multimedia production. I earned my B.A. in Communication (Media Production option) from Cal State East Bay in Spring 2026.
Through MATTA, I design and build websites, branding and video for businesses and organizations right here in the East Bay. I work closely with every client to understand their vision, offer design insight, and deliver results tailored to them.
My story
My family’s roots are in Iran, mainly in Urmia and Tehran. I’m 75% Assyrian, 25% Armenian and proudly 100% Iranian, and I’ve lived in the East Bay my entire life as a first-generation American. My culture and my Christian faith have guided me since I was a child, and they shape the way I approach every project.
I was born on January 6th, 2000, which is also Armenian Christmas, and I’ve always felt that was meaningful. My grandfather was 100% Armenian and the closest person to me in my life. He was always telling stories about our history, our culture and where we come from. He’s the reason I care so deeply about telling stories well, and MATTA is, in many ways, a tribute to him.
The name MATTA comes from my own: Matthew (ܡܬܝ). I also love that Matta (ܡܬܐ) in Aramaic means “village,” a place where people come together and look out for each other. That’s the spirit I bring to my work.
Today, MATTA is where I do that work: custom websites for local businesses, logos and branding, video production, and memorial tribute videos for families honoring someone they love. Whether you’re a business owner who needs a website that feels like you, or a family looking for a tribute that does someone justice, I’d be honored to help bring your vision to life.
MATTA Heritage Shop
Wear Your Heritage
Premium heritage apparel celebrating Assyrian, Armenian, Persian and other cultures. Every shirt is designed by me.
A Podcast by Matthew
MATTA Talks
Real conversations with real people about culture, heritage, faith and the stories that shape us.
Real conversations. Real people. Real culture.
MATTA Talks is a podcast dedicated to the voices of the Assyrian, Armenian and Persian communities. Each episode brings together guests from these cultures for honest, unfiltered conversations about who we are, where we come from and where we’re going.
From the current events shaping the diaspora to the traditions, food, music and history that define our identities, no topic is off limits. If you’re Assyrian, Armenian, Persian, or simply curious about these cultures, this show is for you.
Current Events
The issues facing our homelands and our communities abroad, from human rights to cultural preservation.
Culture & Heritage
Ancient traditions, our languages, music, food, art and the customs passed down through generations.
Personal Stories
Growing up between two cultures, losing touch with our roots and finding our way back to them.
Guest Interviews
Community leaders, musicians, historians, athletes, entrepreneurs and everyday people with something to say.
Episodes coming soon
Contact
Let's build something.
Tell me about your business and what you need, whether that's a new website, a logo, a video, a memorial tribute or a custom design. I'll get back to you quickly.
Emailmatthew@mattadesigns.com
LocationEast Bay, CA