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Dot Dot Dash Design, 3 Binyon Grove, Folkestone (2026)

24/03/2026

So, you’ve already got a website? .. Then you don’t need me for that .. But how do you bring people to that site and shout about your services, products or an event? One way would be to utilise email marketing.

I design bespoke, visually pleasing emails, tailored directly to your style and brand. AND, not only do I design these, I also code them, by-hand, from a blank page up. There are no email builders or auto-generated templates here.

This means, from my many years of experience chasing the Holy Grail of email building, that you get clean, solid, robust code, that will work across all email platforms and devices, from desktop to mobile, and will get delivered to the INBOX and not the SPAM box!

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Everybody needs DESIGN - What do you NEED?
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10/03/2026

DISCOVERY + RESEARCH + WIREFRAMING + DESIGN + PROTOTYPING + BUILD + LAUNCH + MAINTAIN

This is the process that I have used during my 30 years as a web designer, and I still use today. Every step listed above involves YOU, the client, so that we work TOGETHER to create and mould your vision into the finished product.

The client should always be a part of the process. At the end of the day, their input is valued and their contribution is integral to the end result, ensuring that everyone is 100% happy.

No matter the project or the client, there is one thing that I have always held constant - an ethos to remain friendly, helpful and honest - building relationships beyond the professional.

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Everybody needs DESIGN - What do you NEED?

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06/03/2026

“Matt is an intuitive, highly creative designer with a rigorous eye for detail and an in depth knowledge of his craft. His recommendations and advice are backed by many years' practical experience. He also plays well with other children.”

Sam Holmans, Ramsgate
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26/02/2026

The sun has come out and temperatures are finally in double figures - that means Summer is coming right?!

The Harbour Screen in Folkestone brings you the ultimate open air seaside cinema experience (perfect for Summer!). You can watch a host of films and sporting events on the large, state-of-the-art outdoor screen. When this fantastic experience was unveiled I designed the website to promote the upcoming films and events, and to book tickets.

29/01/2026

GET YOUR MESSAGE OUT THERE!

With 2026 underway, a lot of businesses want to promote themselves, their services or a new offering.

A tried and tested method for you to you get your message out there is to use email marketing.

I can create you a completely bespoke email design - from a blank page to a fully branded campaign - ensuring your message stays consistent with the rest of your marketing.

I hand-code every email myself … there are no drag-and-drop builders here! With years of experience, this means that you get clean, reliable HTML emails that look great on both mobile and desktop—and are built to hit the INBOX not the Spam box!

Comment below .. Message me .. or drop me an email, and we’ll get your campaign underway!

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24/01/2026

You know me - I’m Matt, a freelance digital designer - and you know what I’m offering (or at least you should, if you’ve been keeping up with my posts). But WHY, after 20 years, have I decided to jump back into the realm of being a self-employed freelance designer and all of the trouble and risk that that can bring?

WHY MATT? WHY??

Well, as someone with a very particular set of skills. Skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a benefit to people like you (thanks Liam Neeson), I have always found myself doing extra little bits of design work on the side for friends and family, and generally for free too!

These have ranged from a logo for a rugby club and posters for a pub, to wedding anniversary invites and leaflet designs, as well as PLENTY of bits for the band I’m in and their social media accounts .. Did I mention, ALL FOR FREE??

Last year I had the opportunity to turn my full-time job into a self-employed role. After some consideration I agreed to this, as it would give me the opportunity to build on these “side projects” - but paid for this time! - as well as maintaining continued work from my previous employer.

So that’s where I’m at. 2026 has got off to a great start, with lots of promising opportunities opening for me.

I’ll continue to add posts letting you know what I’m up to; I don’t know if this is the correct way to utilise social media nowadays - a lot of the posts I see are full-on editorial pieces - they’re great, but that’s not me. What you will get is just plain speaking, honest posts about me and my work. I’m a one-man-band after all, a freelancer - I’ll just keep it simple and friendly.

Everybody needs DESIGN - What do you NEED?

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#2026

13/01/2026

Okay so I’ve introduced myself, you now know WHO I am, but WHAT AM I DOING?

After 20 years I have decided to jump back into the realm of freelance design; I’m not certain that this is the right decision, and I’m not sure it will even work - but here I am.

“No job is too big, no fee is too big” (as the Ghostbusters once said) - Although that’s not entirely my mantra, as I am here to do the smaller, one-off designs. I’m not targeting big budget corporate projects, I’m more interested in helping the small businesses and the individuals. Whether that’s a website design, an email campaign, a logo, or a poster design - the list really is endless; If it needs designing, I can probably find a solution for you.

But no matter the project or the client, there is one thing that I have always held constant - an ethos to remain friendly, helpful and honest - building relationships beyond the professional.

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Everybody needs DESIGN - What do you NEED?
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WEBSITES | EMAIL MARKETING | LOGOS | PRINT & STATIONERY DESIGN

08/01/2026

HAPPY NEW YEAR! How has everyone been finding their first week back on the hamster wheel?

It’s generally at this time of year that we look at new plans and new ideas to take us forwards - the whole “New year / New you” thing right! So with this in mind, I thought I’d take the opportunity to reintroduce myself:

What am I doing? Why am I here? .. That’s the eternal question right? But I’m not going to answer the meaning of life for you here (I’ll save that for another post!) - Instead I am going to narrow down my view just a touch and focus on little ol’ me.

WHO AM I?

Hi .. I’m Matt .. I have worked within the design industry for 30 years; In that time I have been a freelancer, a sub-contractor for multiple agencies, and I’ve held full-time roles as Senior Designer and Project Manager at successful web and publishing agencies.

I have designed everything from small one-off logos, stationery and leaflets, to complete websites for individuals and large-scale national corporations.

And now, after 20 years, I have jumped back into the realm of freelance design; I’m not certain that this is the right decision, I’m not even sure that this will work - it’s a loaded marketplace these days - and don’t even get me started on AI (I’ll save that for another post!). But here I am.

I’ve been adding posts outlining my return to this path, and showing you what I’ve done and what I’m up to now. I don’t know if this is the correct way to utilise social media nowadays - a lot of the posts I see are less personal and more worthy of inclusion in high-end design magazines - they’re great, but that’s not me.

So you won’t find magazine-worthy, full editorial pieces here; posts about my views on the current state of the design industry, or the problems with the hiring algorithm, oh no - What you will get is just plain speaking, honest posts about me and my work. I’m a one-man-band after all, a freelancer - let’s just keep it simple and friendly.

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Everybody needs DESIGN - What do you NEED?

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#2026

23/12/2025

YOU DON’T NEED ME - MERRY CHRISTMAS!

As most of us now gently wind things up before Christmas; opening the final doors of the calendar, munching on a mince pie or three, and slipping National Lampoons Christmas Vacation into the VHS player. It makes me realise that I’m not going to get any work from anyone now! So instead, I just wanted to wish you all a Happy Christmas, and hope to that bright star in the north, that when New Year comes around and you’re full of plans and drive for 2026 .. well .. you know where to come for your design needs!

HAVE A GREAT CHRISTMAS!

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Everybody needs DESIGN (in 2026) - What do you NEED?

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#2026

16/12/2025

Business cards are still a thing right? Maybe not as much as they were in the 80’s and that classic scene in American Psycho, where the business card was a status symbol and the envy of your colleagues, but they’re still a requirement.

I was given an existing logo from a client and asked to design a fresh, new business card for him. I took the logo “as-is” for one design, but then broke it apart to use it in a different way in the second option. The client liked both options so much that he couldn’t decide between the two, and asked me to just go ahead and get both styles printed for him!

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11/12/2025

GET YOUR MESSAGE ACROSS!

If you’re looking to share a festive Christmas message or launch a fresh “New Year, New Start” offer to your customers, a bespoke email campaign is the perfect way to make an impact.

I’m proud to say that I can create completely custom email designs—from a blank page to a fully branded campaign—ensuring your message stays consistent with the rest of your marketing.

I also hand-code every email myself… no drag-and-drop builders here!

With years of experience, I craft clean, reliable HTML emails that look great on both mobile and desktop—and are built to stay far away from the spam folder.

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Everybody needs DESIGN - What do you NEED?

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