Matthew Axe is an english creative director and graphic designer, based in New York.

He has served as the VP of creative director at Martha Stewart Living and spearheaded the creative direction of green beauty innovator Josie Maran’s global brand relaunch..

Axe has worked around the world for clients as diverse as Aveda, Caudalie, Darphin Paris, Elemis, Fresh, Jo Malone London, Shiseido, Baker Furniture, Design Within Reach, Kohler, John Lewis Partnership, Waitrose, Martha Stewart Living, Rizzoli, Williams-Sonoma, Bellocq, Gwyneth Paltrow, Simply Gum, and Pamela Anderson.

His work has been recognized by the James Beard Foundation, American Society of Magazine Editors, the Society for Publication Designers, D&AD, and the Art Directors Club.

His home and garden have been featured in Remodelista and the New York Times.


Axe & Co. Creative is a multi-disciplinary studio based in New York, specializing in book design, packaging, identities, comprehensive brand redesigns, building digital brand experiences and directing live-action and still photography campaigns for leading companies in the beauty, food, home, and lifestyle categories.

If you have any questions, matthewaxe@axeandco.com