About Balloon | Creative Design & Animation Portfolio

Designing stories, not just visuals.

Balloon Design Studio is run by Matt Lagan, a multidisciplinary designer specializing in motion graphics, branding, and visual storytelling. For the past ten years, he has worked across television, publishing, music, and technology, helping brands transform ideas into compelling visual experiences. Whether creating movie trailers, marketing ads, album artwork, title sequences, or marketing campaigns, he focuses on thoughtful design, natural pacing, and cohesive visual storytelling.
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As CandyJar TV's primary designer since it launched in 2023, he has played a key roll in developing the platform's identity through dozens of trailers, covers, and promotional assets, following several years creating campaigns and cover art for Galatea's extensive digital library.

Expertise

A decade of experience, collaborative partnerships, and a commitment to thoughtful design have established me as a trusted creative for brands that value quality, efficiency, and originality.

Clients worldwide

Years of Experience

Client Satisfaction

Testimonials

Every great project starts with a strong partnership. These are a few words from the clients who've trusted me to bring their ideas to life.

Matt fuses exceptional creative precision with brilliant emotional intelligence. He makes the collaboration process truly effortless. I can’t recommend him highly enough!

Darlene

Screenwriter

Balloon's attention to detail didn't go unnoticed. Matt's designs elevated my product to another level.

Carla Suarez

CEO & Founder

Matt from Balloon came in at the last minute and saved our product release. He was so easy to work with!

Zaire Aminoff

Marketing Coordinator

Matt came in to save the day. My client was so happy with his work that we decided to have him update and revise all of our show open graphics after 6 seasons with the other style. He’s a pleasure to work with and easy to communicate with to get exactly what you want. I couldn’t recommend him higher!

Jim Terry

Cutting Room Floor CEO

Matt brought my ideas to life with remarkable clarity and creativity. His animations combine precision and artistry, communicating concepts and emotions far beyond what words alone could achieve.

Zaira Leiva

Asea Lead

Working with Matt was so easy. He's fast, responsive and his work speaks for itself. I definitely recommend his work!

Jenny Jaure

Agency CEO

Matt brought my ideas to life with remarkable clarity and creativity. Their animations combine precision and artistry, communicating concepts and emotions far beyond what words alone could achieve.

John Clewi