MATE is an underground shoegaze artist whose self-released work has been described as emotionally driven and thought provoking. Her lyrics juxtapose dark themes of abandonment and nostalgia with strong emotions of sexuality and power. She cites her aesthetic influences as 1980s goth bands, French New Wave cinema, and contemporary doom and dream pop. Lies on Fire, the latest studio album by MATE, features a collector’s edition box made especially for fans.
Creative Direction
Cynthia Abril
Design
Cynthia Abril, Forrest Huu Ta
Photography
Eduardo Trejo, Cynthia Abril
Client
MATE
Disciplines
Art Direction
Branding
Packaging
Print
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Album Cover
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Promotional Graphic
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Process
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Album Artwork
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Motion Poster
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Photoshoot
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Photoshoot
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Album Sleeve
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Tour Poster
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Record
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Motion Poster
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Collector's Edition Packaging
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Collector's Edition Packaging
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Lyrics Book
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Process
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Process
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Process
MATE is an underground shoegaze artist whose self-released work has been described as emotionally driven and thought provoking. Her lyrics juxtapose dark themes of abandonment and nostalgia with strong emotions of sexuality and power. She cites her aesthetic influences as 1980s goth bands, French New Wave cinema, and contemporary doom and dream pop. Lies on Fire, the latest studio album by MATE, features a collector’s edition box made especially for fans.
Creative Direction
Cynthia Abril
Design
Cynthia Abril, Forrest Huu Ta
Photography
Eduardo Trejo, Cynthia Abril
Client
MATE
Disciplines
Art Direction
Branding
Packaging
Print
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Album Cover
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Promotional Graphic
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Process
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Album Artwork
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Motion Poster
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Photoshoot
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Photoshoot
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Album Sleeve
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Tour Poster
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Record
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Motion Poster
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Collector's Edition Packaging
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Collector's Edition Packaging
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Lyrics Book
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Process
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Process
🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Process
Forrest Huu Ta is a designer that specializes in branding, motion, and typography. Originally from California, they are currently based in New York City. On weekdays, they're a designer at CENTER. On weekends, they're a human being at home.
California State University,
Long Beach
B.F.A. in Graphic Design
2019 – 2022
San Diego City College
A.A. in Graphic Design
2017 – 2019
CENTER
New York, New York
Junior Designer
May 2022 – Present
The Working Assembly
New York, New York
Design Intern
Jan – May 2021
FutureBrand
New York, New York
Design Intern
Jun – Aug 2020
Interscope Records
Los Angeles, California
Design Intern
Jan – Mar 2020
San Diego Museum of Us
San Diego, California
Design Intern
Jun – Aug 2018
Art Directors Club
Silver • Branding / Logo
2023 with CENTER
World's Greatest Internship
Shortlisted • Season 3
2021
Adobe Design
Feature
2021
The One Club San Diego
Silver • Packaging
2020
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Forrest Huu Ta is a designer that specializes in branding, motion, and typography. Originally from California, they are currently based in New York City. On weekdays, they're a designer at CENTER. On weekends, they're a human being at home.
California State University,
Long Beach
B.F.A. in Graphic Design
2019 – 2022
San Diego City College
A.A. in Graphic Design
2017 – 2019
CENTER
New York, New York
Junior Designer
May 2022 – Present
The Working Assembly
New York, New York
Design Intern
Jan – May 2021
FutureBrand
New York, New York
Design Intern
Jun – Aug 2020
Interscope Records
Los Angeles, California
Design Intern
Jan – Mar 2020
San Diego Museum of Us
San Diego, California
Design Intern
Jun – Aug 2018
Art Directors Club
Silver • Branding / Logo
2023 with CENTER
World's Greatest Internship
Shortlisted • Season 3
2021
Adobe Design
Feature
2021
The One Club San Diego
Silver • Packaging
2020
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Last Update: August 12, 2023
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