MARK
DAVIS
DESIGN.

Products and
experiences
that inspire and delight.

As a multi-disciplinary designer, technologist, and thought leader, I excel at solving complex problems and driving innovation. With a strong ability to craft and implement a strategic vision, I use my experience as a proven design leader to develop software for the customers of large-scale commercial enterprises, ensuring their success.

Mark Davis Design
Trusted by
Starck
The Leading PE firm in Europe
Meta Platforms
Autodesk is a global leader in design software.
My DESIGN METhODology

Using design (and imagination) to solve hard problems.

Skillset

I am a product vision and strategy expert, with experience working at the senior executive levels of  leading multinationals across broad  industries. I know how to navigate in large organizations, to make change happen and get big things done.

Product Vision and Strategy
Executive Design Leadership
Organizationally Adept
Toolset

My design portfolio includes ski lifts to smartphones ... from designing software for mfg. engineers... to animators and architects. I create new and emerging  technologies to develop proprietary insights that can create new businesses.

A Diverse Portfolio of Products
Emerging Tech Development
Business Innovation & Insights
Mindset

I understand how to build and lead creative, fast moving and diverse teams. I have the credibility and entrepreneurial skill to ideate and execute on new, breakthrough solutions with customers, leading to transformative products with industry wide impact.

Collaborative Leadership
Entrepreneurial Credibility
Customer-Centric Innovation
PROJECTS

bringing leadership, passion, and creativity.

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Product Designer

A few of my projects, out in the world.

As a product designer, I  have years of experience creating award-winning physical products, digital experiences and services. I've been fortunate to work with a diverse range of incredible talent, from  startup founders to  leading  executives in the most innovative and successful companies.  

Testimonials

The word on the street

Copyright Darrel Rhea Consulting
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Mark is versatile. As a CEO, my most valuable people were people I could trust to start up new initiatives or go in and fix departments or businesses. Mark is that kind of guy. I trust him to start new things and figure out how to make them work. He can take it to the basket and dunk it.

Darrel Rhea
Founder, Rhea Insights
Dr. Francesco Iorio
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Mark taught me a significant amount about turning ideas into reality, especially so with generative technologies. From brokering high profile relationships to managing internal and external stakeholders, from negotiations with key accounts to managing key technical personnel, Mark is a rare ideation to execution professional.

Dr. Francesco Iorio  
CEO, Augmenta
Erin Bradner @ Autodesk
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Mark is a systems thinker and system builder. At Autodesk, he incubated the generative design technology from a white paper, to a prototype, to a breakthrough innovation that's now used by designers worldwide. Mark Davis = big vision + big impact + zero ego.

Dr. Erin Bradner
Strategic Foresight, Autodesk
Eric Klein
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Mark forces you to bring your "A" game through intelligent questions, thoughtful opinions, and valuable insights.  He is a someone people follow between companies because they know  he builds great teams that are innovative and fun.

Eric Klein
Founder, Lemnos Labs
Michael Bergin @ Higharc
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Mark initiated world-first technologies in generative design. He brokered deep partnerships with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Mercedes F1 and others. Mark is a world-class designer, builder, negotiator, idea generator and 'get it done' operator. I am lucky to know him as a mentor and friend.

Michael Bergin
VP Product, Co-Founder, Higharc
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What type of people do you work with?
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I have been fortunate to work with  teams from Fortune 500 corporations to start-ups, but also VC's, private equity and stealth, but also national labs and leading universities including Stanford and MIT.

How might we engage on a project?
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By setting up an introductory call. Let's align on the strategic priorities and assess the  required outcomes, deliverables, resources, and criteria for success. We can bring in  talent from my network or yours.

What is your passion?
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Personally, my most rewarding projects that help  people in need: health care, affordable housing and sustainable energy. I believe it is critical to pass on a better world to the next generation.

What is your design process?
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I  start by developing a deep understanding of the user, the opportunity and the problem to be solved. Primary and secondary research is at the core of making sure we are building the right product. We create and iterate on prototypes until we get it right.

What are your metrics for success?
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It is all about business impact. By establishing clear, measurable goals, we track our success and learn as we go. Common metrics include customer adoption, increased productivity and user satisfaction.

How do you think about the future?
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I am a pragmatic optimist with a body of work in commercial products and research. I lean forward into  future technology, business trends, and how they will affect people....the basics of user centered design.