Portfolio Designer
Hej! I’m a Graphik Designer and Illustrator but more important I'm Mark Stephenson.
Works /
01 / Portfolio
02 / About Me
I believe in the power of brand — to shift mindsets, create markets, inspire innovation, and unleash movements. Every day, i work alongside visionary leaders and innovators who share our beliefs. I'm a team leader of award-winning strategists, creatives, designers, developers, writers, illustrators, animators + producers who build brands for the digital age. I specialize in bringing digital identities into the real world.
03 / Awards & Recognition
9 x Site of the Day Awwwards
8 x Site of the Day CSS Design Awards
4 x Site Inspire Award
2 x FWA Award
2 x Site of the Month Awwwards
Portfolio Designer
Hej! I’m a Graphik Designer and Illustrator but more important I'm Mark Stephenson.
Works /
01 / Portfolio
02 / About Me
I believe in the power of brand — to shift mindsets, create markets, inspire innovation, and unleash movements. Every day, i work alongside visionary leaders and innovators who share our beliefs. I'm a team leader of award-winning strategists, creatives, designers, developers, writers, illustrators, animators + producers who build brands for the digital age. I specialize in bringing digital identities into the real world.
03 / Awards & Recognition
9 x Site of the Day Awwwards
8 x Site of the Day CSS Design Awards
4 x Site Inspire Award
2 x FWA Award
2 x Site of the Month Awwwards
Creative Studio
Mark Mils
Founder & CEO
" We are globally recognized as leaders in this industry, and we have garnered hundreds of awards for our work. Today, brands are more than what they say. Brands are what they do. We believe in creating meaningful experiences. "
Creative Designers
A branding and design studio
Surfer, maker, guitarist, Saul Bass fan and AIGA member. Working at the junction of beauty and elegance to create strong, lasting and remarkable design. Let's chat.
95
Since 1995 we’ve been working with amazing organisations to create design experiences
Discover
Working at the sweet spot between minimalism and sustainability to develop visual solutions that inform and persuade.
Prototyping
Performing at the junction of minimalism and mathematics to craft experiences that go beyond design, I prefer clear logic.
Creation
Doing at the intersection of design and elegance to create great work for living breathing human beings.
How to Trust your Intuition when You’re Making a Decision
When you are alone for days or weeks at a time,…
Everyday inspired by the Beauty of the Mountains
Last year I wrote about why booking too far in advance can be dangerous for your business, and this concept of margin so eloquently captures what I had…
How to Appreciate the Little Things in Life and be Happy
Just the other day I happened to wake up early.…
Capture the Beauty of Nature through Photography
Talking to randos is the norm. I’ll never forget the conversation with the aquarium fisherman, forest ranger, and women at the Thai market. It’s refreshing to…
How to Be in the Flow and Create Something Beautiful
Just the other day I happened to wake up early.…
I Like Keep Things Simple to Appreciate the Details
After designing my ideal week, I had a much clearer idea of how to create a framework for my week that would empower me to feel more focused by theming days of…
Thriving for Simplicity and Ease of Use Sharing Knowledge
Every selector has the potential to have…
Meditation with Music for a Calmer and Healthier Mind
Many years ago, I worked for my parents who own a video production company. Because it is a family business, you inevitably end up wearing many hats and being…
Portfolio Developer
Adobe ⸻ React ⸻ Uncode ⸻ Sketch ⸻ WordPress ⸻ Figma ⸻ Github ⸻ Codepen ⸻ Bootstrap ⸻
Portfolio Freelance
Research
- UX research
- Brand strategy
- Positioning
- Product design
- Management
Development
- User experience
- User interface
- Development
- Illustration
- Motion & Video
I specialize in modern design systems, user experience, and development. I work to keep solutions simple, both in design and code. While very diverse, my aesthetic approach often involves a distinct sense of play, aiming to make fun functional. My work strategically elevates brand offerings by distilling core messaging down to its most precise and freshest visual form.
Skydiver, ramen eater, ukulelist, Mad Men fan and brand builder. Doing at the intersection of beauty and sustainability to answer design problems with honest solutions. I work with Fortune 500 companies and startups. Making at the sweet spot between aesthetics and purpose to craft an inspiring, compelling and authentic brand narrative. I’m fueled by craft beer, hip-hop and tortilla chips. Working at the junction of beauty and elegance to create strong, lasting and remarkable design. Let’s chat.
