Matt Murphy is a designer, entrepreneur, and artist whose work spans luxury, culture, and innovation. His practice bridges environments, objects, and experiences—defined by narrative, precision, and the unexpected. Based in New York City, he moves fluidly between branding, interiors, product, and experiential design, creating worlds that are both visually striking and emotionally resonant.

Trained in architecture, environmental and product design, and fine art (Art Center College of Design, Pasadena & School of the Art Institute of Chicago), Murphy’s foundation informs a signature approach that blends spatial thinking with sculptural form and instinctive visual language.

Murphy first gained recognition in the 1990s with his line of luxury handbags and leather goods—an exploration of “portable architecture” that merged art, utility, and technology. His sculptural silhouettes and sterling silver hardware captivated retailers such as Maxfield, Fred Segal, and Takashimaya. In 1997, he became the youngest member of the CFDA, launching his collection in Paris alongside a solo exhibition of artwork and design objects—a defining moment that set the tone for a career in cross-disciplinary design.

After relocating to New York from Los Angeles, Murphy expanded his practice, consulting for Karl Lagerfeld, MAC Cosmetics, and global luxury brands, while collaborating with cultural institutions including MoMA, the Whitney Museum, and White Columns. This evolution led to MMD, a studio known for creating brand worlds that fuse strategy and storytelling—across fashion, home, beauty, tech, and food.

Today, Murphy continues to innovate through large-scale cultural collaborations—most notably with Peanuts Worldwide. Whether creating a campaign, an object, or an immersive environment, he approaches every project with the eye of an artist, the rigor of an architect, and the intuition of a storyteller.

The result: design that invites, engages, and endures—with big-brand impact and the soul of a bespoke studio.