I’m a multidisciplinary graphic designer, creative director, Emmy-nominated filmmaker, and educator. After earning a BFA in Graphic and Interactive Design from Temple University's Tyler School of Art, I moved back to my home state to take a bite out of the Big Apple. Agency creative by day, indie filmmaker by night, I also offer design and brand consulting to select freelance clients.
Fluent in traditional design, digital media, motion, and UX principles, I feel that a strong concept is just as important as arresting visuals. I love to collaborate with others who are passionate and curious. I have a special interest branding, identity systems, posters, and key art for film and music.
As a part time design professor at the School of Visual Arts, I love mentoring others. I draw from my teaching experience to inspire, foster growth, and encourage ambition in my direct reports. I’m an unabashed extrovert who loves teamwork and person to person interaction.
I co-founded the Clio Award-winning production company Houndstooth Studios, where I write and direct indie films alongside my wife. When I'm not busy making things, I enjoy teaching my four-year-old daughter about String Theory, trips to the movie theater, reading classic Sci-Fi novels, and curating exquisite playlists.
Making Contact
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Drop me a line: marksposato1@gmail.com
Give me a shout: 845 596 7891
AWARDS
Graphis Design Annual: Gold & Silver Medalist
Graphis Poster Annual: Gold Medalist
HOW Logo Design Awards: Identity Winner
Art Directors Club Medalist
W3 Awards: Silver Winner
Akademia Music Awards: Best Music Video
Advertising Hall of Fame: Future Famer
CMYK Magazine: Top 100 New Creatives
Design Against Fur Competition: Finalist
NY Emmy Nominee
Brooklyn Film Festival: Best Short Doc
Durango Film Festival: Best Family Film
Austin Revolution Film Festival: Best Sci-Fi Short
Garden State Film Festival: Best Sci-Fi Short
PUBLICATIONS
Making Posters: From Concept to Design
Creative Quarterly
Logo 2.0
Bright Ideas in Poster Design
LogoLounge
HOW Promotion Annual
The Book of Green Design
Speaking engagements
Guest Lecturer at Hollins University
2022–2024 / Roanoak, VA
Guest Lecturer at Kean University
2017 / Union, NJ
AICP Week Featured Panelist (Association of Independent Commercial Producers)
2016 / New York, NY