Matthew Grayson
About Matthew Grayson
Matthew Grayson is a Senior Design Manager at Million Dollar Baby Co., where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in product design focused on non-toxicity and sustainability, and his work has been featured in various prominent publications.
Work at Million Dollar Baby Co
Matthew Grayson has been employed at Million Dollar Baby Co. since 2018, initially as a Product Designer and later advancing to the role of Senior Designer from 2014 to 2018. Currently, he serves as the Sr. Design Manager, a position he has held since 2021. His work focuses on the design and development of products with an emphasis on non-toxicity and environmental sustainability. Grayson has also streamlined processes to enhance satisfaction within the sourcing team in Asia and has reworked development processes to improve collaboration with Branding and Sales teams.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Grayson holds a B.S. with Honors in Product Design from the Art Center College of Design, where he studied from 2008 to 2011. Prior to that, he earned a B.S. with Honors in Computer Science and Fine Arts from Trinity College-Hartford, studying from 2000 to 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation in design principles and technical skills, which he applies in his current role in product design.
Background
Matthew Grayson began his career in design with various roles, including an internship at Hearst Magazines in 2002. He has worked in multiple capacities, including as a Project Manager and Developer at Corsis / Promotions.com from 2004 to 2008. His experience also includes contracting roles at Nectar Product Development and Pip Tompkin in 2011. Grayson’s early experiences laid the groundwork for his later achievements in product design.
Achievements
Matthew Grayson has contributed to notable publications, including The New York Times, Inc. Magazine, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Sight Unseen, and Metropolis Magazine. He played a role in the book 'Design for Children,' published by Phaidon in 2018. His work has been recognized for its focus on non-toxicity and sustainability, reflecting his commitment to responsible design practices.