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

(Earthlings only)

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

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