Kai Damian Matthiesen

I am an independent Graphic Designer based in London with two decades of experience in the industry, working for renowned design studios such as Brody Associates, where I was involved in branding projects and advertising campaigns for global brands. In 2021, I co-founded Your Standard Agency which offers a combination of services in all areas of design and marketing. I hold a master's degree from the Royal College of Art in Visual Communication (Voted Worlds Best Design School 2015-2021) and a bachelors degree from the London College of Communication in Graphic Design/Typography. My work focuses on bespoke creative solutions with an emphasis on clear and strong typographic designs.

Do get in touch if you would like to start a project, schedule a talk, or just say hello.

Design services include:

Graphic Design Associations

Latest Awards

-AIGA 2022: Winner 50 Best Book Covers
-Communication Arts 2024: Typography Shortlist
-Good Design Award, 2020: Sports Club Branding "Tokyo Verdy"
-Red Dot Design Awards 2019: Packaging Brand Design "Teatra"
-Bestfolios.com: Feature
-Hiii Typography 2016: Student Gold Award
-150 Years Underground: TFL Museum London, Poster Parade
-Adobe Design Achievement Awards 2013: Semi-Finalist (Print Communications)
-Varley Memorial Award: Nominated

Latest Exhibitions

-VIDAK 2022 International Poster Design Exhibition D-Space (Design Space) | South Korea
-VIDAK 2021 BOM: International Invitation Exhibition | South Korea (April 16 to April 24, 2022)
-Typographic Poster Exhibition, Ame Laroc Festival, São Paulo 2020
(Alongside: Erik Brandt, Niklaus Troxler, Fons Hickman, Annik Troxler)
-Ideas on Paper Exhibition: Beijing Design Week 2016
-SHOW 2015: Royal College of Art, London
-The Future of the Poster: Victoria & Albert Museum, London
-The Changing Face of Letterpress: London College of Communication