CASE STUDY
Matillion - Rebrand
Role highlights:
• Brand strategy
• Design systems
• Product alignment
• Visual storytelling
• Cross-team leadership
• Creative direction
Brief Matillion’s brand refresh set out to evolve its identity while preserving core elements its audience trusted. The goal was to create a future-ready brand that stood out in a competitive market—aligned with product growth, global expansion, and a broader practitioner ecosystem—without losing sight of its roots in resilience, innovation, and authenticity.
Audience The brand needed to resonate with data practitioners, global enterprise teams, partners, and platform users seeking scalable, trustworthy data transformation tools.
Approach Cross-functional research grounded the process—uniting insights from internal stakeholders, leadership, and product teams. The visual language evolved through an iterative design process that maintained legacy cues (color, logo shape) while introducing fresh iconography and modular design elements. The new identity extended into design systems, product UI, and marketing assets to drive consistency and engagement.
Outcome The brand refresh resulted in a cohesive system across digital touchpoints—product, site, sales, and partner experiences. The refined green palette and honeycomb motif emphasized innovation and reliability. The work unified Matillion’s messaging and visuals across continents, strengthening user trust and improving recognition, setting the stage for accelerated growth and market differentiation.
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At Matillion, I led a globally distributed team spanning Manchester and Denver, directing creative efforts across time zones and cultures. I managed in-house creatives, collaborated closely with leadership in both locations, and coordinated with external agencies and offshore partners. This cross-continental structure required sharp communication, strong creative vision, and a flexible workflow to ensure cohesive brand execution across marketing, product, and digital touchpoints—while scaling impact across regions and platforms.
Mark Johnston, CMO, Matillion