I'm Marc O'Brien and since 2016, I’ve been bridging the gap between design, climate, and business to deliver wildly imaginative and effective work for climate-forward projects

That means, I use my background in strategic design and business know-how to collaborate with climate-focused organizations big and small to take ideas to market by developing new or existing products, services, experiences, or campaigns.

BRAND BUILDING

Developing, advising, and shaping distinctive brand touch points to achieve business goals

HOW I DO IT

Align every creative decision based on the appropriate call-to-action

Implement strategic design design principles and strategies to solve complex business challenges

Question founders and executives, digging deeper to discover better approaches

Lead design teams to produce the most effective deliverables for the right audience

COLLECTIVE ACTION

Helping organizations rally their people to come together and build a shared vision 

HOW I DO IT

Create platforms and experiences that allow the community to share knowledge, skills, and resources

Design clear pathways to empower people to take action within their local communities, workplaces, or industries

Support organizers in translating industry progress, news, and opportunities to their communities

Build authentic relationships based on core values, shared goals, and purpose to drive effective engagement

CREATIVE FACILITATION

Facilitating events, experiences, and conversations that help people get unstuck

HOW I DO IT

Translate complex climate issues into digestible communication for people to understand

Prototype and test ideas ASAP to keep the work going and avoid losing time and money

Take ideas off of Post-Its and start breaking down large goals into small bets with clear action plans

Think wrong to generate unique ideas that uncover potential challenges or new opportunities

I’m currently freelancing with a number of creative studios and climate orgs

Get in touch to discuss contract or full-time work. In the meantime, check out my résumé and connect with me on LinkedIn.

My creative process

Since 2009, I’ve been using the Think Wrong process, which helps come up with fresh approaches to challenges and breaks through roadblocks to uncover new ideas.

I then bring in Prototype Thinking, which focuses on testing and iteration to quickly validate solutions.

It’s a great “one-two punch” of creative innovation.