Author: Matthew T Rader

Matthew T Rader is a Christian and a photographer.

George Floyd Protest Against Police Brutality in Dallas, Texas

June 7, 2020

The George Floyd protest against police brutality in Dallas inspired thousands of people to unite against ending racism and police brutality.

Abstract Photos of The Gateway Arch in St Louis, Missouri

May 30, 2020

These abstract photos of the Gateway Arch explore the unique texture and shape of the arch and its relationship with the sky.

Polaroid Photos From Our Shelter In Place Time During COVID-19

May 15, 2020

Polaroid photos documenting our time during the first shelter In place orders Dallas issued at the beginning of COVID-19.

UX/Product Designer Job Search in Dallas Data Visualization

May 11, 2020

For this UX/Product Designer job search I tracked every job I applied for and made this data visualization of the process.

The Lorraine Motel, Honoring The Memory Of Martin Luther King Jr.

May 9, 2020

The Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee is a memorial to Martin Luther King Jr.’s sacrifice to make the United States a much better place.

Our Miniature Pinscher, Gambit, Was Diagnosed With Fanconi Syndrome

May 2, 2020

With much sadness and pain, Andrea and I had to put our min pin Gambit to sleep today. I had never been so close to any animal.

Cardinal Chick Stuck In Truck Bed As Parents Helplessly Look On

April 23, 2020

A cardinal chick I rescued from my truck bed while I observed and photographed its parents’ protective behavior during the ordeal.

Free 1920s Lightroom Preset – Immediate Download

March 15, 2020

I photographed an event that was a 1920s themed casino night, I couldn’t find a good free 1920s lightroom preset, so I made one to share.

My Leaning Tower of Dallas Rampage Meme Went Viral

February 28, 2020

This is the story of how my Leaning Tower of Dallas meme led me to the creator of one of my favorite childhood video games, Rampage!

People hilariously posing with the Leaning Tower of Dallas

February 24, 2020

The Leaning Tower of Dallas attracted crowds of people taking selfies with it, I photographed their hilarious quirky poses with the building.

Airboat Tour In The Florida Everglades GoPro Video

February 18, 2020

The airboat tour was such a great experience, I loved every minute of it, I brought my GoPro and recorded this fun video of the tour.

Hiking The Everglades Trails and Photographing Its Beautiful Environment

February 17, 2020

The Everglades trails are beautiful and full of life. I even ventured off the trails into the wildlife capture some amazing nature photos.

User Experience Mapping With Strategy, Flow, and Journey Maps

January 5, 2020

User experience mapping with strategy, flow, and journey maps help to visualize the user’s journey and define the overall design strategies

4K Driving Time-lapse From Downtown La Paz, Mexico To Playa Balandra, Mexico

December 23, 2019

This is a 4K driving time-lapse of me driving in Baja California Sur, Mexico, from downtown La Paz to Playa Balandra 30 minutes away.

User Experience Case Study: A Construction Company eCommerce Site

December 18, 2019

This is a user experience case study for a project to design the look and interactions of a construction company’s ecommerce website.

Ideation: Whiteboarding, Sketching, & Wireframes To Create Design Ideas

November 5, 2019

Ideation, also called brainstorming, is the creative process of generating new ideas which include whiteboarding, sketching, and wireframes.

UX Case Study For A Real Estate Appraisal & Acquisition Tool

A UX Case Study for a large real estate company that needed an internal tool to manage right of way appraisals and acquisitions.

Neighborhood Gentrification, A Photography Documentary – Part 14

October 30, 2019

This is a photography documentary that explores how neighborhood gentrification is transforming a Dallas neighborhood called Old East Dallas.

User Personas Cultivate Empathy When Designing Human-Centered Tech

September 17, 2019

User personas cultivate empathy when designing human-centered products, they help keep people at the center of your entire design process.

Neighborhood Gentrification, A Photography Documentary – Part 13

August 5, 2019

This is a photography documentary that explores how neighborhood gentrification is transforming a Dallas neighborhood called Old East Dallas.