Studio of Michael Matthew is a collaboration of work between two brothers: John Michael and James Matthew. They both went, and graauted, from the Arts Institut of California - San Francisco with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interior Design. While John has branced of to doing Interior Architecture, James has jump fields and is now pursuing a career in UI Design.

Both brothers are passionate problem solvers and creative thinkers. Driven to understand people, brands, and organizations to find the values for your design. Significant knowledge of emerging trends in technology and how to use them to achieve client success.

Currently working at Mena Architects as a Job Captain

Consult with clients on function and quality improvement of a space. Develop programming according to requirements and desires for space planning and design analysis of clients. Create CAD and Illustrator drawings. Produce conceptual drawings to illustrate the design approach for clients’ approval. Provide cost estimates, specifications, and material selections and finishes. Prepare perspective color renderings to scale, showing specified furniture, finishes and equipment including lighting.

If you would like to see my resume, you can view it here here.

Driven by an appreciation of design and being part of teams that can bring great ideas to life.

Passionate problem solver and creative thinker, driven to understand people, brands, and organizations, to create value through design. Significant knowledge of emerging trends in technology and how to use them to achieve client success. My diverse background and over 15 years in maintaining customer relationships allows me to assist clients in meeting and exceeding their goals.

The various positions in my past that’s given me a great foundation to work as a multi facet designer. Focused on constant improvement as a designer, developing and enhancing personal skill sets and experience.

Skilled in Adobe Creative Suits, AuotCAD, SketchUp, and proficient in HTML/CSS.

I'm always looking for opportunities to work with talented people. if you have a project you'd like to collaborate on, an amazing job offer or just want to say, "Hi!" I'd love to hear from you.

Give me a call at (408) 413-8170, send me an email or if you're in the San Francisco/Bay Area let's grab a cooffee (or a pint!).

View James portfolio here.

Cheers


CAD Drafter: Specialize in working with other designers to provide back of the house support from creating Construction Documents to Perspective Renderings.

CAD Skills consist of creating Construction Documents for New Construction or Remodels. These documents are used for obtaining building permits. Capable of doing Field Measurements or taking Field Notes to generate a plan to work with. Attend HOA Hearings to submit proposals and attain permits. Visit building departments to determine building scopes and/or criteria.

Consulting with clients on functionality and quality on the improvement of a space. Develop programming according to requirements and desires for space planning and design analysis of clients. Create CAD and Illustrator drawings. Produce conceptual drawings to illustrate the design approach for clients’ approval. Provide cost estimates, specifications, and material selections and finishes. Prepare perspective color renderings to scale, showing specified furniture, finishes and equipment including lighting.

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We are always looking for opportunities to work with talented people. if you have a project you'd like to collaborate on, an amazing job offer or just want to say, "Hi!" I'd love to hear from you.

Give send us an email or if you're in the San Francisco/Bay Area let's grab a cooffee (or a pint!).