Matt Kendall
Co-Founder at RetroFuzz Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Em Havens
As a fellow in our Alumni Coach program as well as a chosen participant in the first ever IDEO U Impact House for creative leaders, Matt is a leader amongst peers. He brings with him a thoughtful wisdom from years of experience coupled with an amazing dose of humility and lightness- not to mention a lovely sense of humor. Matt is equal parts approachable and inspiring, has a real ability to create the conditions needed for creativity to flourish (both online and offline), and is fully committed to being a real contribution to whatever project or community he jumps into.
Tina Faramarzian
I have collaborated with Matt and his agency RetroFuzz for three years on many projects for Wrangler and Lee. I cannot stress enough what a great experience it was to work with Matt right from the very launch of the Wrangler and Lee online shops and then throughout the execution of pivotal brand campaigns. Matt and his team were of crucial importance to every single project, and they always managed to be limitlessly creative while keeping the brand’s vision and strategic goals in sight. From concept to final output, Matt was able to challenge us (the full-service ecommerce providers), his team of creative strategists and designers, and the brand’s marketing team. Working together has never been anything but productive, collaborative and inspiring, which reflects Matt’s great leadership. He is one of the most reliable people I know and has a deep and detailed digital expertise. It was a pleasure working with Matt, and I hope I’ll have the chance to work together with him on projects again.
Em Havens
As a fellow in our Alumni Coach program as well as a chosen participant in the first ever IDEO U Impact House for creative leaders, Matt is a leader amongst peers. He brings with him a thoughtful wisdom from years of experience coupled with an amazing dose of humility and lightness- not to mention a lovely sense of humor. Matt is equal parts approachable and inspiring, has a real ability to create the conditions needed for creativity to flourish (both online and offline), and is fully committed to being a real contribution to whatever project or community he jumps into.
Tina Faramarzian
I have collaborated with Matt and his agency RetroFuzz for three years on many projects for Wrangler and Lee. I cannot stress enough what a great experience it was to work with Matt right from the very launch of the Wrangler and Lee online shops and then throughout the execution of pivotal brand campaigns. Matt and his team were of crucial importance to every single project, and they always managed to be limitlessly creative while keeping the brand’s vision and strategic goals in sight. From concept to final output, Matt was able to challenge us (the full-service ecommerce providers), his team of creative strategists and designers, and the brand’s marketing team. Working together has never been anything but productive, collaborative and inspiring, which reflects Matt’s great leadership. He is one of the most reliable people I know and has a deep and detailed digital expertise. It was a pleasure working with Matt, and I hope I’ll have the chance to work together with him on projects again.
Em Havens
As a fellow in our Alumni Coach program as well as a chosen participant in the first ever IDEO U Impact House for creative leaders, Matt is a leader amongst peers. He brings with him a thoughtful wisdom from years of experience coupled with an amazing dose of humility and lightness- not to mention a lovely sense of humor. Matt is equal parts approachable and inspiring, has a real ability to create the conditions needed for creativity to flourish (both online and offline), and is fully committed to being a real contribution to whatever project or community he jumps into.
Tina Faramarzian
I have collaborated with Matt and his agency RetroFuzz for three years on many projects for Wrangler and Lee. I cannot stress enough what a great experience it was to work with Matt right from the very launch of the Wrangler and Lee online shops and then throughout the execution of pivotal brand campaigns. Matt and his team were of crucial importance to every single project, and they always managed to be limitlessly creative while keeping the brand’s vision and strategic goals in sight. From concept to final output, Matt was able to challenge us (the full-service ecommerce providers), his team of creative strategists and designers, and the brand’s marketing team. Working together has never been anything but productive, collaborative and inspiring, which reflects Matt’s great leadership. He is one of the most reliable people I know and has a deep and detailed digital expertise. It was a pleasure working with Matt, and I hope I’ll have the chance to work together with him on projects again.
Em Havens
As a fellow in our Alumni Coach program as well as a chosen participant in the first ever IDEO U Impact House for creative leaders, Matt is a leader amongst peers. He brings with him a thoughtful wisdom from years of experience coupled with an amazing dose of humility and lightness- not to mention a lovely sense of humor. Matt is equal parts approachable and inspiring, has a real ability to create the conditions needed for creativity to flourish (both online and offline), and is fully committed to being a real contribution to whatever project or community he jumps into.
Tina Faramarzian
I have collaborated with Matt and his agency RetroFuzz for three years on many projects for Wrangler and Lee. I cannot stress enough what a great experience it was to work with Matt right from the very launch of the Wrangler and Lee online shops and then throughout the execution of pivotal brand campaigns. Matt and his team were of crucial importance to every single project, and they always managed to be limitlessly creative while keeping the brand’s vision and strategic goals in sight. From concept to final output, Matt was able to challenge us (the full-service ecommerce providers), his team of creative strategists and designers, and the brand’s marketing team. Working together has never been anything but productive, collaborative and inspiring, which reflects Matt’s great leadership. He is one of the most reliable people I know and has a deep and detailed digital expertise. It was a pleasure working with Matt, and I hope I’ll have the chance to work together with him on projects again.
Credentials
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Leading for Creativity
IDEO UMay, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
Insights for Innovation
IDEO UJan, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
Storytelling for Influence
IDEO UDec, 2015- Sep, 2024 -
Klaviyo Product Certified
KlaviyoNov, 2021- Sep, 2024
Experience
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RetroFuzz Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder
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2005 - Present
eCommerce expertise for the new consumer economy. Helping brands launch and scale the next generation of consumer brands, keeping them ahead in the evolving eCommerce world. Co-founding a digital agency during the disruptive rise of digital has seen our agency work extensively in the music industry before pivoting into eCommerce. My role has involved adapting our internal skills and services in response to industry shifts, and working directly with clients to embed digital-first thinking into their business. Show less
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Hyper Island
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Sweden
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Education Administration Programs
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200 - 300 Employee
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Industry Lead & Mentor - Digital Experience Design
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May 2018 - Jun 2022
Working with Masters students from around the world, I share Industry knowledge about the creative process and the journey of a design from idea to production. Through a mix of workshop activities and team mentoring, I help the students move through their final project as they learn how to design and develop innovative, elegant, useful experiences, products, and services for people and businesses. Working with Masters students from around the world, I share Industry knowledge about the creative process and the journey of a design from idea to production. Through a mix of workshop activities and team mentoring, I help the students move through their final project as they learn how to design and develop innovative, elegant, useful experiences, products, and services for people and businesses.
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IDEO U
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Coach & Mentor, Impact House Fellow
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Mar 2016 - Dec 2018
IDEO believes the world needs more creative leaders. IDEO U is an online school where anyone can unlock their creative potential through design thinking and collaboration. The IDEOU Impact House, supported by The University of Pennsylvania, brought to San Francisco 22 global creative leaders who are actively bringing design thinking to their organizations, industries and communities to create real impact. IDEOU Coaches are hand-picked IDEOU Alumni who provide guidance throughout learners journey. Natural problem solvers and design thinkers from a variety of industries and cities around the world, each one has demonstrated excellence in a previous run of Storytelling for Influence. The primary role of an Alumni Coach is to provide feedback on assignments, helping learners deepen understanding of the content, and grow connections with storytellers around the globe. Show less
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Creative Director
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Aug 2012 - Dec 2016
Lanyard is a web, mobile and Spotify app that allows you to create a visually stunning online journal of your live music history. We started Lanyard as an R&D project within RetroFuzz after prototyping the idea at a Music Hack Day in Gothenburg. It quickly gained momentum so we formed a team around it and worked on it around agency work. Since then, we've Beta launched at the Vans Warped Tour, taken it to SXSW and Los Angeles, been featured on The Next Web, Evolver.fm, Netted and built a passionate worldwide userbase of live music fans that generate amazing engagement statistics. "Your concert-going history tells and interesting story. But before you start digging up ticket stubs, take a look at Lanyard, a beautifully designed concert diary site for anybody who takes more than a little pride in their live show resume." Netted "Lanyard has a beautiful interface and plenty to offer. It far surpasses what I would’ve been able to do with a Moleskine notebook, a Tumblr account, and my fading memories." Evolver.fm "I still wish I could keep a record of every concert I’ve attended. Lanyard is a new service that sets out to fill that need. It’s a beautiful way to keep and share memories of the gigs you’ve been to..." The Next Web Show less
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Junior - Middleweight Designer
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Jul 2000 - Dec 2004
Worked with Olympus Cameras, Greenpeace, Coca-Cola, Ben & Jerry's, Howies, Oxbow amongst others. Designed everything from flyers to Coke cans, built websites and CD-ROMS, learnt agency life by being thrown in head first and loved every minute. Also organised Skate Jams, worked at events such as UK B-Boy Championships and Bestival, and shared studio spaces with everyone from D:Ream to Jamie Hewlett. Met Banksy. Worked with Olympus Cameras, Greenpeace, Coca-Cola, Ben & Jerry's, Howies, Oxbow amongst others. Designed everything from flyers to Coke cans, built websites and CD-ROMS, learnt agency life by being thrown in head first and loved every minute. Also organised Skate Jams, worked at events such as UK B-Boy Championships and Bestival, and shared studio spaces with everyone from D:Ream to Jamie Hewlett. Met Banksy.
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Education
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1997 - 2000
Blackpool & Fylde College of Art
BA:Hons, 1st Class, Design: Technical & Information Illustration
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