Okay, this is awesome.
So, if you haven’t been following my blog, here is a quick recap: Last year, I created a poster series inspired by the Showtime television series, Dexter. Each print represented an entire season of the show, highlighting the iconic moments from each episode. I designed the artwork as a fan and posted them here on this blog.
The next day Showtime called, which was the beginning of an exciting series of events:
We wound up releasing limited editions of the prints through a dedicated section of the Showtime website…
I had the opportunity to meet the amazingly talented people who write, produce and star on the show…
Target featured the artwork in every copy of the Season 5 DVD…
They filmed an interview with me as a DVD bonus feature…
The posters have been recognized in several design annuals including Communication Arts and Print Magazine.
…but of all the amazing things that have happened because of the artwork, I think this is the coolest:
Showtime asked if I’d like to be on DEXTER.
So last week I actually got to go to the set and film an episode of the show! They let me play a detective, so you will see me briefly in the background towards the end of Season 6. The entire experience was really incredible. It was amazing to actually see everything that goes into creating each scene of every episode of the show. The cast, crew, producers and writers of the show are unbelievably creative and talented – it was such a honor to get to see them work and to be a part of the show!
I can’t begin to explain how surreal it is to suddenly find yourself on a show that you’re a fan of. When I designed the prints, I never imagined that they would land me a part on the program. So fun!
So what was the one question I asked Emmy-nominated actor and Executive Producer, Michael C. Hall?
“Will you record my voicemail greeting?”
His answer…
- Ty
+ 8.29.11 | 3:55 pm
Lots of exciting news on the Dexter front! The 5th season of Dexter has just been released on DVD and the international version includes a bonus feature interview with me. Showtime came down and filmed the interview in my studio and we discussed the series of illustrations I created, that were inspired by the show. The whole thing was really fun and the piece turned out great. I’m honored to be featured on the DVD! Here are a couple still shots from the interview, below.
The interview is only featured on the international release, but domestically, another exciting announcement – Target is including a mini-art print that I designed in every copy of the Dexter Season 5 DVD. The print is a small version (about 5×7″) of the silkscreen Season 5 poster I created. You can see a large image of the print, and read about how I designed it here.
The mini-print is exclusively available at Target, when you buy the Season 5 DVD, but you can find the silkscreen version of the artwork, as well as other products that I’ve designed for Showtime in a dedicated section of their website: Sho.com/tymattson
- Ty
+ 8.23.11 | 11:18 am
The September issue of HOW features our studio in their Workspace column. We’re excited to be profiled in one of our favorite sections of the magazine, which is on newsstands now. You can see some more pictures of our office here and here.
- Ty
+ 8.18.11 | 7:25 pm
A very special guest stopped by the studio today – Fabien Barral. On a US tour from France, Fabien is an incredible designer. See his work here. He also happens to run one of most incredible design blogs on the web, Graphic-Exchange.com which receives 160,000 visitors every month. Fabien and I have emailed over the years, and but it was great to meet him today in person.
And he came bearing gifts! Take a look at these beautiful letterpressed coasters and calendars! You can get yours if you donate to support the site here. Well worth it!
- Ty
+ 8.9.11 | 3:41 pm
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EPIC! so epic. did he initially want to say something about Dodge cars? :) congrats, dude!
Ahhhhh, omg! That voicemail message is the shiz!! :)
I’m so completely jealous of your voicemail message! That is such an amazing experience. Your design rocks, you deserve every second of it!
brilliant!!
What?! This is insanity! Talk about being immersed in your work. Congrats man!
Ohhh my God !!! You’re a genius ! xDD
brilliant. I come here to see what’s possible.
I am thinking that your talent is boundless Ty. You speak of the cast and producers talent and skill . . . yours is immeasurable. Congratulations on landing one of your dream “assignments”. May all projects you pursue be “dreams” in the making of an incredible career.
The best voice mail greeting ever. Congratulations on all the success! (I own the season 4 poster, and it is truly beautiful to look at, so.. thanks!)
^^ ditto ;D Great work and fantastic voice message. Ultra jealous.
[...] A questo indirizzo, invece, i poster su cui il lavoro si basa. [...]
[...] What’s even cooler is that Ty Mattson got meet the cast and be an extra on the show. Listen to the voicemail greeting that Michael C. Hall created for him here. [...]
[...] recording Mattson’s voicemail greeting. You can read about the whole experience over on his blog. It’s just another great example of how personal projects can sometimes lead to really big [...]
[...] What began as personal side projects has turned into what seems like a Hollywood-graphic-designer’s dream come true. His design work for both shows has been widely recognized by the public, trade publications, and even the television networks. Showtime, for example, released limited edition prints of the Dexter posters and even invited Mattson to guest star on the show. [...]
That voicemail message is way awesome! So did you hold out till this evening to catch the first episode? What an exciting start…
Just wrapped up 7 new icons entitled “opening title sequence” Check them out when you get a chance. http://andyeveland.com/dexter-icons
So jealous! Way to go and good move on getting Dexter to record your greeting.