About Mark Banaag
I like making things move and making things that move people. Whether digital or print, design has the ability to get people to move with their eyes first.
Cartoons/anime moved me at a young age to appreciate the power of design in storytelling and human connection. Today, I’m moved and inspired by both the profound—like relationships between people and communities—and the simple—like the luxury of a perfectly sharpened Tombow Mono 100.
While I consider myself a life-long creative, my journey to art direction, design, and motion graphics began unconventionally as a preschool teacher. The time in the classroom strengthened the skills I strive to employ with every project: empathy, conviction, and passion.
Now, I appreciate the purpose behind design: to marry truth and emotion so effectively that it moves people to act or reflect. Design should be a pleasing, natural experience. To this end, I take the time to understand the goal behind every ask and task—the emotion and purpose. I draw concepts in a sketchbook before drafting on a computer, because the relationship of pencil to paper has tremendous creative impact. Throughout the creative process, I work closely with stakeholders and clients to bring their goals, needs, and their purpose to life—to move people.
Let’s connect. Let’s make people move.
“Mark’s design skills are top tier. I have had the privilege of working with Mark on multiple teams over the course of over two years. Not only does he exude excellence in his design work, he also has a deep understanding of marketing and paid advertising channels, so his work is beautiful but it also performs... very well. In addition, he’s an incredible teammate, encourager, and communicator. I can always rely on Mark to get the job done well, on time, and with a smile on his face. If you’re reading this and are in need of design work, I could not recommend Mark more for the job.”
“I had the absolute pleasure of working with Mark for 3 years as his coach and colleague at Bamboo and I am delighted to give him my highest recommendation as a designer and collaborator. To say that Mark is an excellent motion designer with deep expertise in performance marketing is true, but only gives you part of the picture of what it’s like to work with him. He is the best kind of teammate: truly invested in the work, but also in the people he works with. Mark is a natural collaborator and communicator who elevates every project by asking the right questions. He is capable of seeing the big picture and finessing the details. In short, his hard and soft skills are off the charts. I would be overjoyed to work with Mark on anything.”
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