A Decade of Designing Solo

Predi Designs began with a lean idea, an agency where I could handle a wide range of projects, build strong client relationships, and keep the work efficient. For a long time, that approach worked.

I started young. As a teenager, I spent free time animating cartoons for the internet and making Flash games for people to play. I loved it, and I loved collaborating with other talented kids around the world. Animation needed voice actors. Games needed programmers. We found each other in forums and chat groups, working together because we wanted to, without contracts or deadlines.

Looking back, it is amazing to think about who those collaborators became. Some are major YouTube creators. Some act in film and television. Others animate, direct, or do voice work for entities like Adult Swim or Nickelodeon. Some work at large technology companies. In the early 2000s we were simply kids making things for fun.

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  • We All Need Somebody To Lean On

    The Joy of Collaboration

    When I launched Predi Designs, I hoped to find that spark of creative collaboration again, this time by partnering with passionate clients. Often I do feel it. A client arrives with a strong idea and real energy, and I feel the same rush I felt years ago when a group of kids decided to make something cool together.

    At the end of the day, I am still a team of one. Not because I prefer it that way, but because I have been cautious about changing what works.

    Projects that don't require much client collaboration feel much more by-the-numbers. If you're excited, we're excited!

  • "My client relationships are personal and hard won."

    I am Predi Designs. It's just me.

    Why I Stayed Solo for So Long

    I built Predi Designs from the ground up. My client relationships are personal and hard won. Bringing someone new into that mix has always felt risky. I want a collaborator who respects what the business stands for and supports the foundation I have laid. More importantly, I want to hire only when I am ready. I have seen companies hire before they could afford it. Paychecks became uncertain, employers delay/deny/ignore inquiries about missed checks, and the risks fall on everyone. I will not run my business that way. I want my employees to feel secure in their position and know that their job will be there in the morning.

  • Then 2024 Happened...

    When I Knew I Needed Help

    In 2024 I admitted that working alone was not sustainable. I had wondered what would happen if I became seriously ill or injured. Without me, Predi Designs would stop. That is a dangerous place to be when your livelihood depends on your business.

    What truly opened my eyes was simpler. I needed a vacation, and I had no way to take one. I had built a business that relied entirely on me. If I stepped away, no one was there to keep things moving. The year was personally difficult as well. Several plans and hopes for my future changed in ways I could not fix. I felt alone, and I realized I needed help in life, not just in business.

    A tough year for my personal life forced me to re-evaluate my business and take that next step out of my comfort zone.

  • "If I was going to hire, I wanted full confidence that I could pay a new teammate reliably."

    No Shortcuts

    Preparing for Growth the Right Way

    I began to prepare the business for growth. I modernized day to day practices. I rebuilt contracts. I sought legal and business advice. I trimmed the budget while pushing to grow subscriptions. If I was going to hire, I wanted full confidence that I could pay a new teammate reliably. No guessing and no wishful thinking.

    Now, I am close. The Next Step, Finding the Right Person
    It is time to find the right collaborator. I do not need just anyone. I need someone who fits the ethos of Predi Designs, a driven and adaptable person who is ready to learn. Likely a young designer eager for real world experience and motivated to build something meaningful.

    Most of all, I want someone who cares, about the work, about our clients, and about doing things the right way. Maybe they will grow into a standout professional who goes on to do incredible things, as many of my early collaborators did. First, we will build something great together.

  • Projects that don't require much client collaboration feel much more by-the-numbers. If you're excited, we're excited!

    We All Need Somebody To Lean On

    The Joy of Collaboration

    When I launched Predi Designs, I hoped to find that spark of creative collaboration again, this time by partnering with passionate clients. Often I do feel it. A client arrives with a strong idea and real energy, and I feel the same rush I felt years ago when a group of kids decided to make something cool together.

    At the end of the day, I am still a team of one. Not because I prefer it that way, but because I have been cautious about changing what works.

  • "My client relationships are personal and hard won."

    I am Predi Designs. It's just me.

    Why I Stayed Solo for So Long

    I built Predi Designs from the ground up. My client relationships are personal and hard won. Bringing someone new into that mix has always felt risky. I want a collaborator who respects what the business stands for and supports the foundation I have laid. More importantly, I want to hire only when I am ready. I have seen companies hire before they could afford it. Paychecks became uncertain, employers delay/deny/ignore inquiries about missed checks, and the risks fall on everyone. I will not run my business that way. I want my employees to feel secure in their position and know that their job will be there in the morning.

  • A tough year for my personal life forced me to re-evaluate my business and take that next step out of my comfort zone.

    Then 2024 Happened...

    When I Knew I Needed Help

    In 2024 I admitted that working alone was not sustainable. I had wondered what would happen if I became seriously ill or injured. Without me, Predi Designs would stop. That is a dangerous place to be when your livelihood depends on your business.

    What truly opened my eyes was simpler. I needed a vacation, and I had no way to take one. I had built a business that relied entirely on me. If I stepped away, no one was there to keep things moving. The year was personally difficult as well. Several plans and hopes for my future changed in ways I could not fix. I felt alone, and I realized I needed help in life, not just in business.

  • "If I was going to hire, I wanted full confidence that I could pay a new teammate reliably."

    No Shortcuts

    Preparing for Growth the Right Way

    I began to prepare the business for growth. I modernized day to day practices. I rebuilt contracts. I sought legal and business advice. I trimmed the budget while pushing to grow subscriptions. If I was going to hire, I wanted full confidence that I could pay a new teammate reliably. No guessing and no wishful thinking.

    Now, I am close. The Next Step, Finding the Right Person
    It is time to find the right collaborator. I do not need just anyone. I need someone who fits the ethos of Predi Designs, a driven and adaptable person who is ready to learn. Likely a young designer eager for real world experience and motivated to build something meaningful.

    Most of all, I want someone who cares, about the work, about our clients, and about doing things the right way. Maybe they will grow into a standout professional who goes on to do incredible things, as many of my early collaborators did. First, we will build something great together.

Matthew A.
Owner of Predi Designs

Matthew began as an online content creator in his teenage years, crafting Flash animations and games for internet audiences and collaborating with other young creatives worldwide. He later graduated cum laude from Texas A&M University’s Visualization Program, where he honed his skills in design, animation, and interactive media. He has owned and operated Predi Designs since 2016.

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