FOR DESIGN LEADERS
As a fractional strategic designer and creative director, I bring my full self to every project and team
SENIOR-LEVEL WORK
With my background in interaction and visual design, along with running a climate design studio, I know what it takes to align sustainability standards, constraints, and possibilities with client work
CONTENT & NARRATIVE STRATEGY
Creating effective storytelling and messaging your sustainability clients can stand behind
LEADERSHIP
I’ve led teams big and small across staff, contractors, and volunteers, including the 50+ volunteers at Climate Designers
10 YEARS IN CLIMATE
I apply my vast knowledge of science, policy, language, and solutions into every decision
CONNECTIONS & NETWORKS
When needed, I tap into the Climate Designers community, vetted colleagues, and various design and climate groups
CREATIVE FACILITATION
Sprints and workshops I can run for your client engagements when internal alignment or roadblocks slow things down
Studios and agencies bring me on to help with their climate related client work. I can also work on non-climate projects (if it’s the right project), bringing sustainable design decisions and directions to that project.
What I really enjoy is setting up partnerships with studios/agencies. I bring clients to them and collaborate together on the project. A win for everyone.
I can work fractionally across multiple projects, drop in for a single project, or lead a creative sprint. When it makes sense, I lead calls and presentations directly with your clients, representing your studio.
Add me to RFPs where climate fluency strengthens the pitch. Rates run either day rate or project rate.
We can talk through these and other details on a call.
Working Together
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Maybe it’s possible to build an economy where nothing gets thrown away and everything gets transformed
What if California’s Central Valley leads this global transition from extraction towards regeneration?
Studio: Serotonin
Client: BEAM Circular
Supporting stellar design studios with their client’s sustainability projects
I also advise design studio leaders to become better climate partners for their clients.
Kind Words
“Marc O’Brien has been instrumental in helping Serotonin Creative Consultancy amplify its focus on climate-forward initiatives. With his deep knowledge of the climate space and a knack for strategy, Marc has pushed Serotonin to align our creative efforts more meaningfully with the needs of our climate-focused clients.
His ability to connect us to his extensive network, share invaluable resources, and introduce frameworks tailored to the climate economy has elevated the quality and impact of our work.”
+ Casey Hogue, Founder & Executive Director, Serotonin Creative
“Working with Marc has been transformative in addressing climate change communication challenges. His unique ability to facilitate difficult conversations with a demeanor that is both disarming and progressive has proven invaluable.
What sets Marc apart is not just his design expertise, but his thoughtful approach to facilitation strategy and collaboration. When you need someone to help stakeholders move past inertia and take meaningful action on climate initiatives, Marc's combination of strategic thinking and collaborative spirit makes him the ideal partner.”
+ Brandt Williams, Co-Founder, Thinknado
Want to build something great together?
Let’s connect so we can talk details and opportunities.