Welcome
to the works of Matthew J Almeida; artist, designer, and owner of MJA Designs. Here you will see samples of Leather Journals and Masks, my print and web design, sculpture, costuming, photography, and more. I strongly believe that no two projects are alike, just as no two clients are alike, and I bring that belief to every project I complete. I love new challenges, and I specialize in helping people bring their unique ideas to life in ways that set them apart.
Journals
One-of-a-kind hand bound journals for sketching, scrapbooking, or recording life's adventures. Made from thick, sturdy oak-tanned leather individually dyed for a warm and antique-looking finish. Visit my journal gallery for samples or go to my Etsy.com store to buy online.
Click here for the MJA Designs Schedule of Craft Show Appearances
Masks
Beautiful, comfortable, wearable Leather Art Masks that are designed to keep you anonymous and be comfortable to wear long past the time when other ball goers have turned into pumpkins. After you have danced the night away you can mount it on the wall as a beautiful keepsake that can be handed down to future generations of revelers. Visit my mask gallery for samples or go to my Etsy.com store to buy online.
Web
If a tree falls in the forest and no one blogs about it... does anyone care? No matter what the size of your business or organization, you need to have a presence on the web. The Web section contains links and examples of Websites laid out in XHTML, CSS and Flash as well as graphics created for online use. It also has samples of Audio/Video editing, and 3D design made for online gaming.
Print design surrounds us in magazines, posters, brochures and billboards. Having the right logo, business card, or branding can give your business an edge over your competition. The Print section contains samples of posters, logos, brochures, and decorative elements that bridge the gap between the printed page and the "real world". Click here to see more.
Photography
Stock photography can be the foundation of a great design or add the perfect finishing touch. It's also just great to look at. The Photo section contains a small sample of images shot by the designer for personal and professional projects. Looking for stock image for your own use? Check out the free selection of stock photos as well as other free goodies in the Freebies section.
Beyond
Leatherwork, Costuming and other items are among the objects created by MJA Designs that are beyond the typical realms of print and web design. Samples can be seen in the Beyond section, a showcase of the artist's broad range of talents. Work done for the Boston Ballet and Independent Film Makers can be seen here.
