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goto11 is my internet home. I'm Mat Stillo, a creative professional based in North Devon, UK
To paraphrase Goodfellas - 'As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a Geek'
I am a true nerd at heart, with a love of technology & gadgetry, however I thrive on the creative thrill of design. I enjoy working with clients to enhance their enterprise through unique, engaging designs, creating intelligible user experiences & occasionally providing an element of marketing direction. I am happiest tweaking away at a design in Photoshop but I do have a commitment to web standards & accessibility. I am the principle creative at goto11, but there is a network of talented freelancers available to pull together if the project (and budget) allows.
Here you will find an assemblage of both personal and professional projects, with an aim to introduce you to both my technical & creative skills, as well as to hopefully entertain or enlighten you with the things that amuse, inspire or divert me on a daily basis.
"You stay classy & thanks for stopping by!!..."
So once said Nigel Tuffnell, Lead Guitarist of Spinal Tap. & after relying on a super-basic temporary holding page to be my only portfolio to the world for years, I have finally started development on this slightly less temporary, but even more black one.
Keep checking back as my head is full of some pretty cool & fun stuff I want to put here, as well as just hopefully impressing future clients with recent projects. It's quite a basic Beta-version right now, so sorry for any glitches & sparse content! Cheerio for now!
Mat October 20th 2008
- the Sunrise on Saturday 25th October [I'm not usually around to see these, but on this day it was nice to be woken up by the kids so early, for once.]
- 007 - 'Quantum Of Solace' final trailer. [Woo Hoo! Proper violence, with no Roger Moore, safari-suit-wearing chop-socky in sight]
- Apple :: new MacBook Pro's released. [Dang! I'd better start saving]
- My new Nikon Nikon 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6g DX VR lens [many thank to merro for the help!]
- Harmon Kardon Soundsticks II. They've been around for a while, I know, but I never had any before & now I do & they rock! They were a pressie from the kindest man in Woolacombe - Richard at wavedreamer.co.uk [although my ears hurt & I keep waking the kids up]
- Bloodhound SSC 1000mph car. Going fo the land speed record in 2011. Don't know if they'll make it, but the simulation CGi here looks cool...
"El bago siempre pasa double trabajo" [The lazy man always does twice the work] Spanish Proverb
"I don't own a cell phone or a pager. I just hang around everyone I know, all the time. If someone wants to get a hold of me, they just say 'Mitch,' and I say 'what?' and turn my head slightly." Mitch Hedberg, Comedian
"Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see." Arthur Schopenhauer, German Philosopher 1788 - 1860
There's no panic like the panic you momentarily feel when you've got your hand or head stuck in something." Peter Kaye, Comedian
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Paul Kenton ::
Photographic Assignment
Photography from a recent visit with Paul Kenton to Harrods, to photo-document his exhibition and window show for his website. [25 images] -
client ::
wavedreamer
project :: website design update
A design facelift to the inspirational community portal site showcasing one film-maker's projects & his expanding network of surfer, photographers, musicians, creatives & nature lovers. -
France 2008 ::
nature photography
A selection of test photos I took in France, to test out my new Nikon 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6g DX VR lens, in preparation for an exciting forthcoming project. [22 images] -
client ::
paulkenton.com
project :: portfolio website
Contemporary artist Paul Kenton has rapidly become one of the UK's top selling artists. The site design reflects the stark, urban themes of his current collections.
client ::
Emu Australia
project :: point of sale
Some ideas & photoshop mockups for 2009 'point of sale' options for cuddly sheepskin footwear company Emu Australia UK. [12 images]-
Assorted ::
surf photography
Just a few pics from the years when I had the opportunity for more surf photography. They aren't great, I just like to brag that I once hung out & surfed with Kelly Slater [12 images]
client ::
'Ganzo!'
project :: poster design
This was a quick freebie poster for the 10th Anniversary Ganzo Memorial Surf Party. Ganzo's are always a great night, this year I went as Mike Strutter [see pic after the poster]-
client ::
huntersurf.com
project :: eCommerce website
An ever-expanding eCommerce site developed for surf/skate clothing retailers, Hunter Boardwear, to support their North Devon stores & Surf Schools. -
client ::
The Surf Doctor
project :: website in development
A work-in-progress project, working with ex-English Surfing Champ & English Surf Team Coach, Neil Clifton, to promote his new surf coaching clinics. -
client ::
...Lost Enterprises
project :: catalog design
A selection of the more interesting section page intros from the 2008 Fall catalog I designed for ...Lost Europe. The rest of the catalog will be added soon. [3 images] -
client ::
Hunter Boardwear
project :: tee screen design
Tee prints created for the Hunter Mens 2008 Spring Collection. These also feature the new logotype & icon logo I created for Hunter whilst I was at it. [12 images] -
client ::
British Surf Association
project :: poster design
I have been designing the poster for this event for years, since I used to sponsor it, during my days at ...Lost & it is always fun to have a crack at it each year. -
client ::
...Lost Europe
project :: email newsletter
the last copy of the ...Lost email newsletter I developed while I was still drawing a wage with them! See if you can spot the picture of me in there somewhere...

