Bearded Studio has consistently delivered for us on a variety of projects: from branding and logo design to web site design and printed materials, they do it all. They have proven time and time again that they are talented designers and gifted software developers, but what I appreciate most about working with Bearded Studio is the way they have become true partners of our organization – anticipating our needs and adopting our goals as their own. That's rare in a design firm and that's why I wouldn't consider working with anyone else.
Michael Hellein
Co-Founder, DeveloperMichael Hellein has built web applications for a decade, writing code that supports a compelling user experience. From developing custom email systems to crafting innovative graphical user interfaces, he immerses himself in programmatic solutions without losing sight of the fact that every system exists to serve a human need.
Matt Griffin
Co-Founder, DesignerMatt Griffin is a graphic designer and founder of Bearded Studio, and teaches in the School of Design at Carnegie Mellon University. He also has a great love for letterpress printing, which he acquired while attending Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, where he received a BFA in Graphic Design.
Dominic Dagradi
Senior DeveloperDominic Dagradi is a skilled programmer, and recent graduate of the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. As a student, he focused on user interface design, and low-level systems programming.
Matt Braun
Senior DesignerMatt Braun is a graphic designer with a keen focus on branding and the web. He believes that successful design is driven by content and purpose rather than solely by aesthetics, and that passion for work is infectious.
Lauren Fries
Project ManagerLauren Fries is in charge of Bearded Studio’s project management and client relations. Lauren’s top priorities are to ensure that all projects go smoothly, finish on time, and that nothing ever falls through the cracks.
Brett Bender
DeveloperBrett Bender is graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, where he received his BS in Computer Science. His strengths include software engineering and server-side development.
Carl Hellein
Systems AdministratorCarl Hellein is Bearded Studio's systems administrator. His tasks range from setting up Drupal sites to managing our internal sites and network, but there is rarely a Bearded Studio project that Carl doesn't have a hand in.
