Matey is a creative companion for destination-minded brands.

Highlands Smokehouse

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Plaza Bar + Lounge

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Tucana Tiki Bar

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MoonPie Seasonal Holiday Tins

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Good Sport

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Zephyr Barber

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MoonPie Valentine's Day Boxes

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Matey is a nationally recognized creative studio specializing in branding systems and campaigns that are rooted in strategy and impossible to ignore. Our work has been featured on delish.com and thedieline.com, as well as in Communication Arts and Wildsam.

From designing comprehensive hospitality and resort experiences to branding the next great “third place,” we partner with clients to transport audiences to unique states of mind. Matey is committed to creating glimmers of escapism that challenge the mundane and bring joy and freshness to our everyday lives.

expertise

Brand Strategy

Branding

Naming

Packaging

Print Collateral

Signage/Wayfinding

Website Design

Leadership

Shelton Carnley

Partner, Business Director

shelton@wearematey.com

Josh Carnley

Partner, Creative Director

josh@wearematey.com

Praise for Matey

We set out to create a unique experience for our guests and we were able to achieve that not only through the food, but also the branding. Even though the smokehouse is only a few years old, it feels as if we've been here forever.

Bryan Lewis, Highlands Smokehouse

Man, I really love Matey.

Jimmy Buffett, Heaven (RIP)

As I was launching June Coffee I knew that I had to invest in branding. Josh and Shelton sat down with me and developed a strategic design plan, covering everything from branding to packaging to menu design and website. I truly believe that a major part of my business's success is due to the brand Matey developed for me.

Jimmy Truong, Owner, June Coffee

We found a creative companion in Matey that captures MoonPie's rich heritage and nostalgia in fresh and impactful ways. Customers raved over the new collectible tin designs and sales jumped 30% that first year. Three years into working with them and they continue to deliver. Matey has helped us achieve measurable sales growth in the important seasonal segment of our business.

Tory Johnston, VP of Sales and Marketing, MoonPie

Matey was essential in realizing Tucana, from moodboards to opening night. Their eye for detail ensured our vision of a vibrant, immersive world of tropical birds and flaming drinks came to life flawlessly, delighting our patrons.

Tamara Sansbury, Co-Owner, Tucana

Bryan Lewis, Owner, Highlands Smokehouse

Matey took an abstract idea floating around in my head and turned it into a brand. Their deep understanding of the power and energy that a name and a logo can carry truly sets them apart.

Kellen Mataafa, Owner, Zephyr Barber