MDS
Designer, educator, and founder, Matt D. Smith has specialized in interface design for over 20 years, leading projects for startups and major brands, serving as an adjunct professor, and pioneering patterns and tools used by designers worldwide.
Now
Focused on building Shift Nudge into the modern design school for professional interface designers.
What began in 2015 with teaching and workshops, and formally launched in 2020, has become a global training platform equipping thousands of designers with the clarity, structure, and confidence needed to advance their careers and lead design teams.
Noteworthy
Creator of the Float Label pattern (now adopted by Apple, Google, and countless companies), designer of Figma plugins Contrast and Flowkit, and currently innovating AI collaboration with FloatPrompt.
Background
BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Georgia. Over twenty years specializing in interface design, leading projects for startups and global brands.
Former adjunct professor and guest lecturer, with workshops delivered at Adobe MAX, Dribbble Hangtime, Figma's Config, Smashing Conference, and more.
Matt is based in Athens, GA where he lives with his wife, four kids, and two dogs.
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