Hidden Conspiracy Designs [print.web.motion&identity]

I am a freelance graphic designer. I am the Conspirator

Emerging in early 2003, Hidden Conspiracy Designs is a Pittsburgh-based design studio featuring the work of Nick DiMatteo. I have over 6 years of experience in all aspects of graphic design, web design, and photography. With an array of innovative design techniques and a drive to deliver pristine, creative results, your project needs will always be met.

Cloverleaf came to me with artwork concepts for their sophomore album. The idea developed from a basic concept to the finished product that owns up to the albums distinctive sound.

When Liz Phair went on a mini-tour in the Summer, she needed a poster that fit her personality as well as catch the eyes of her fans. This poster did just that.

When I think of Juggling and Magic, it always reminds me of those vintage circus flyers. That concept combined with modern day magicians, gave birth to a poster that Out of Hand needed.

Girls, girls, and girls. That's what I was given to go off of for this Zooshirts sponsored event. The end result was a modern and sleek design fit for the nightlife.

When faced with a design problem where I had to address a world issue of my choice, I decided to take the controversial topic of animal testing and put a twist on it. "How would you like it?"

Chris Ruggiero, one of the members of Out of Hand, approached me for a poster to promote his solo act that mirrored the Out of Hand poster. Provided with only a stock image of himself isolated on a white background, I created a stunning collage just like the Out of Hand poster.

These are a few designs that were pitched to Brandi Carlile for use as tour posters for her acoustic set. None ended up being printed.

TJ Cornwall came to me needing artwork that would be parallel with his debut EP that expressed just as much passion and emotion as his songs. After many concepts and revisions, the result is a flawless work of art, just like his music.

When I first listened to The Chase I was blown away by there phenomenal and distinct sound. The artwork for their album "Novel of Lies" needed a metaphorical visual and a sense of maturity. The result required custom hand writing and a fresh logo.

I've worked with Airdate for almost 2 years now and their pop-style music, combined with their love for those ocean waves, helped develop their latest album's artwork. Definitely check these dudes out!

A promotional t-shirt design for Punchline's Record Label

Halftone Gradient Tee design for Okay, Break!

Back to the basics with sheer simplicity and elegance. This effective design can be found on shirts at TJ's merch table.

I received a picture of a napkin with scribbled ideas and stick figure sketches. This was one of the designs coming to fruition.

Phone Calls From Home ran a t-shirt design contest. This was one of two of my designs hand-picked by the band.

Jackopierce was in pursuit of some fresh designs, this was one of three designs used. To resemble the artwork, each line was hand-traced.

Punchline needed a new layout in stark contrast to their latest album 'Just Say Yes.' With an interest in pursuing the look of their Poster for the Major/Minor Tour, the result is a professional, eye-catching design.

Johnny Action Figure is a well-rounded band that needed a facelift to their online presence. Supplying us with the images they desired, the result was a simple, down-to-earth design that really delivers.

I stumbled across Jessica when she was performing a small gig at Penn State. I approached her in regards to refreshing her MySpace to help gain some attraction and style. Hesitant over prolonged pageloads, Jessica needed a simple, yet effective, design. The result is a fast-loading and stunning layout.

Mirroring his EP's artwork and shooting for originality, TJ's layout crossed boundaries of the standard 'columns' of MySpace and really achieved individuality that stands out above the rest.

This was the second make-over I did to Airdate's MySpace page. Given only pictures of the band, I created a layout fit for the release of their latest EP.

AKA Media came to me with nothing, and left with an identity and layout that stands out in the booking industry.

Modern Short Stories MySpace layout needed a solid presence and a unique design. The end result fit the companies profile.

For the release of their album "Novel of Lies" The Chase needed a fresh, new look to their page. Staying consistent with the artwork, this layout meshed perfectly.

A subdivision of Aware Records, A-Squared Management decided it was time to market their online presence on the ever-popular MySpace. In need of a professional design that reflected their official Web site, I developed this layout for them.

Joel Dobbins is always bringing something new to the table. His inventive musicianship paired with his latest artwork resulted in this vibrant layout.

Penn State's online magazine 'LiveWire' showcases multimedia produced by students. The previous design lacked aesthetically, so a fresh look was required to live up to the bubbling talent featured on the site

After the release of Just Say Yes, Punchline needed to revive their online Press Kit. Using the artwork I put together an elegant display of the contents of their Press Kit

When Punchline was about to release their latest album Just Say Yes, their record label needed a splash page designed to advertise the release and the label.

Epic Events Entertainment wanted to capture nightlife and put a twist on it with their own company. Taking Times Square and transforming it into an E3 environment was just the start of this Flash object.

Modern Short Stories desired the use of looping video footage to create an animated collage image at the head of their MySpace layout. This dynamic graphic uses stock video and Flash to create a stylish header.

Brandi Carlile's Looking Out Foundation needed to be branded with a unique and elegant identity. The result included custom and original flourishes and hooladanders.

Modern was the theme for Punchline's new label Modern Short Stories.

Aesthetic11 was looking for a rebrand that would look more professional and mature. The result was a simple, yet effective, concept.

AKA Media needed a distinct identity for their online presence in the booking industry. The result is a bold, in-your-face logo.

Epic Events Entertainment, or E3, was looking for the complete package when they came to me. This included a stylish and sleek identity design.

A complete makeover for Penn State's online multimedia magazine 'LiveWire' included this fresh logo.

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