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Jury Selection
Mark Garcia, Chief Creative Officer, Majestyk
Mark Garcia is the Chief Creative Officer for Majestyk, a New York City-based digital agency. Mark founded and leads Majestyk’s creative practice. His insightful approach to design has sparked the success of countless products and enabled Majestyk to capture multiple industry awards.
He has led creative for clients across a multitude of industries including such names as Disney, Hasbro, Crayola, Casio, Goodyear, Tazo Tea and Chick-fil-A among others. In addition, Mark’s skill and creative prowess aided in Majestyk’s triumph of the Mobile Watson Developer Challenge, who partnered with IBM to commercialize the IBM supercomputer “Watson.” To build on that success, Mark was a key player in the development of the CogniToys Dino — a toy named one of TIME’s Best Inventions in 2015, a 2016 Toy of the Year (TOTY) “Rookie of the Year” finalist and tabbed as the “Best Use of A.I. in Education” by the coveted A.I. Awards.
He was named one of Strtupboost’s 2018 33 Under 33, honoring emerging tech entrepreneurs in the industry; Graphic Design USA Magazine’s “2017 People to Watch” and was recognized by his alma mater with the Seton Hall University 2017 Young Alumni Impact Award, recognizing a young professional who has made a demonstrable, significant impact toward Seton Hall, their profession and their community.
Mark's Selects
Podcasts
99% Invisible
“99% Invisible” is an all-time favorite podcast of mine. It uncovers the hidden stories behind everyday things that often get overlooked. Whether you’re fascinated by the origins of public spaces, the psychology of design, or the ingenuity behind functional objects, this podcast is insightful and compelling. Their stories will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the power of design in shaping our lives.
Diversifying
An absolute gem worth tuning into, especially if you identify as a POC, female, or single — where the financial system can feel stacked against you. Led by the incredible Delyanne Barros, this podcast is about breaking down the traditional rules of money management that no longer work for new generations. Diversifying goes beyond numbers and dives into the culture surrounding money, exploring how we can make it work for us.
Product Builders Podcast
In full transparency, this a shameless plug, but I’ve just got into the world of podcasting with my very own podcast: Product Builders. This show is for anyone interested in the ins and outs of building great products. With our guests, we dive into insights, tips, and strategies to help you navigate the complex world of product development.
Mobile Apps
Things
This app is a game-changer for managing tasks, projects, and your overall workflow. The design is simple and sleek, with an incredibly intuitive interface. And it makes it effortless to capture ideas, set goals, and stay on top of your to-do list without a lot of feature bloat.
Fabriq
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve found it harder and harder to keep in touch with important people in my life. I use Fabriq to help me stay connected with friends and family in a simple and authentic way. Its fun design allows you to easily organize and customize how you keep in touch with people without all the noise and distractions of social media.
Mapstr
My favorite app for keeping track of my personal go-to spots. With its intuitive interface and efficient navigation, Mapstr provides a seamless experience for organizing and accessing bookmarked locations. And while many people swear by Google Maps’ bookmarking functionality, it was specially developed for this purpose and offers extended functions.
