Blake Howard

Blake Howard is the Founder & Creative Director at Matchstic, a leading branding and design agency. Blake has over 15 years of experience in the industry, working with clients across all sectors of business, from fortune 500 companies to startups. Their notable clients include Chick-fil-A, Georgia Tech, Georgia State, Publix, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, McCormick, Spanx, Compassion International, CRU, Arthritis Foundation, Boys and Girls Club of America, and The City of Atlanta. Blake has won numerous design awards and has been featured in publications such as Fast Company, City Lab, Graphis, Print Regional Design Annual, HOW, Brand New, Designing Brand Identity, Brand Atlas, and Logo Lounge. Blake is a national speaker on topics such as creative leadership, design, branding, and brand identity, and has lectured at Portfolio Center, SCAD, and the University of Georgia. Blake is also the host of The Creative Rising podcast, a leading resource for ambitious creatives.

Blake Howard earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Graphic Design from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Blake Howard reports to Craig Johnson, Founder & President. They work with Brit Blankenship - Design Director, Meghan Murray - Design Director, and Jay Holden - Vice President of Operations.