Matey

About Matey

Matey is a Seattle-based design subscription agency founded in 2023, offering brands on-demand access to senior UX/UI, product design, and web design expertise through fixed two-week sprint packages starting at $6,000. The model removes hiring overhead and onboarding delays for companies that need consistent, high-quality design support without committing to a full-time hire. Clutch lists 1 verified review at 5.0.

Who Matey Is Best For

Matey is a fit for startups and growing brands that need consistent, senior-level design work but are not ready to hire an in-house designer. The sprint-based subscription model provides predictable costs and rapid turnaround without agency overhead. Companies needing software engineering, development, or marketing alongside design will need additional vendors.

Why Choose Matey

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Matey Services

Selected Work

June Coffee rebrand and Shopify storefront

June Coffee

Matey rebranded Birmingham roaster June Coffee and designed packaging, print, and a Shopify storefront so the café could sell single-origin roasts nationwide while keeping the warmth of the 25th Street shop.

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Pizza Grace brand identity

Pizza Grace

Matey positioned James Beard semifinalist Pizza Grace as downtown Birmingham's neighborhood pizzeria, with a hand-drawn script logotype, Pizza Dove mark, menus, matchbooks, and to-go boxes.

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Bygones Cocktail Bar branding

Bygones Cocktail Bar

Matey branded Bygones, a Southside Birmingham cocktail bar in an 1890 farrier's workshop, specializing in classic and experimental drinks with regional flavors around a horseshoe-shaped bar.

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