Faculty Profiles
Matt Owens : Principal, Volumeone LLC
Matt Owens is the principal of Brooklyn-based studio Volumeone.
Established in 1997, Volumeone brings a multi-disciplinary approach to the creation of visual solutions for print, motion and digital media. The seasons portion of volumeone.com is updated several times a year, featuring conceptual narratives and personal visual work. These explorations help show prospective clients the studio’s wide range of visual and technical capabilities while providing a creative platform for learning and experimentation outside the sphere of client work. Some of Volumeone’s clients include Adidas, Zoo York, New York Magazine, The United Nations and GOOD Magazine.
Matt grew up in Texas, spending his formative years in Austin designing records and flyers for local punk bands and labels. After graduating from the University of Texas in 1993, he went on to earn his MFA in graphic design from Cranbrook Academy of Art in 1995.
Currently, Matt is a founding member of Athletics, a multidisciplinary design collective based in New York City with specializations ranging from art direction, motion graphics, music video directing, graphic design, branding, web development, 3D visualization and sound design. Athletics members have come together to leverage their talents and energies for a wide range of clients such as Sundance Channel, MTV, DKNY Jeans and Puma.
Matt has spoken internationally and his work has been recognized by the Art Directors Club, American Center for Design, the AIGA and multiple domestic and foreign design publications.
Clients Include: Ride Snowboards, Puma, Adidas, XLR8R, New York magazine, AIGA, DKNY Jeans, Good magazine, Bartle Bogle Hegarty, Ubisoft, MTV, The United Nations, Zoo York, Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects
- Education
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BA, University of Texas, Austin; MFA, Cranbrook School of Art
- Professional Experience
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Partner, Athletics NYC; partner, Riviera Gallery. Formerly, co-owner, One9ine; creative director, MethodFive
- Publications
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Emigre; Reload: Browser Two: The Internet Design Project; Fresh Dialogue 2: New Voices in Graphic Design; Graphic Design for the 21st Century: 100 of the World's Best Graphic Designers; Design For Kids from Victionary Two; Fashion Unfolding: Uncover the Power of Graphics in Fashion
- On the Web
