Marc Harkness brings a deep understanding of design principles, an artist’s creativity, and a respect and appreciation for text to every project we work on together. Some designers just put your copy into a page. Marc considers how imagery, color, texture, tone, and flow can best support the story you’re telling. He also has a keen sense of the reader’s experience and how text and design can work together to draw readers into a work and guide their journey. And Marc is always a pleasure to work with — he’s collaborative, thoughtful, engaged, and flexible. I am always excited to see what Marc will bring back to the table. He makes my work better.

It was a great joy to work with Marc on the cover art for my first solo release. I think most artists really want a collaborator in working on an album cover — someone who can help them realize a visual “symbol” of the music they’ve worked very hard to create, and Marc was just that. He listened carefully not only to my ideas, but also — and more importantly — to the music. What came out on the other end of this work was a cover that really speaks to the feeling of the music inside that package. It was a great experience, and I’d recommend him to anyone.

Marcos has worked with me on several high-profile projects for a large research university, and his creative skill and professionalism have impressed me every time.  He brings exciting ideas and engaging designs to the table yet is flexible enough to adjust those ideas to meet client goals.  Importantly, Marcos is excellent at hitting deadlines and communicates clearly through the whole process. It has been a delight to work with Marcos on each project, and I enthusiastically recommend his services.