Mark O’Brien
Product Designer & Business Development Manager
Mark is a distinguished and visionary design leader with over 25 years of expertise in creative design, dynamic problem solving, and high-impact product development. His distinguished career has been marked by an exceptional ability to translate complex ideas into groundbreaking, real-world solutions, resulting in a diverse and highly successful portfolio of projects. These include the Microsoft Enterprise Agility Center (both permanent and mobile installations), the FLEXHIBIT modular STEM-based interactive science exhibit system, and the design, production, and installation of immersive interactive exhibits at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center in Santa Cruz, California, for NOAA.
A passionate advocate for innovation and sustainability, Mark is relentlessly committed to pushing the boundaries of design by incorporating cutting-edge materials and technology into new product concepts. His unwavering drive to create products that not only inspire but also profoundly improve lives lies at the heart of his approach. As a below-knee amputee, Mark possesses a deeply personal connection to the transformative power of innovative materials. He depends daily on a prosthetic leg made of ultra-lightweight, super-strong carbon fiber—an enduring reminder of how revolutionary materials can dramatically enhance quality of life.
Mark’s career is defined not only by his professional triumphs but by an unyielding commitment to constant growth and the pursuit of excellence. Whether designing, prototyping, or testing new product concepts, he is driven by a powerful desire to make a lasting impact and provide innovative solutions that shape the future. His passion for innovation is far surpassed by his devotion to his family, including his wife, Roxanne, an extraordinary chef, and their daughter. When not immersed in his work, Mark enjoys exploring the trails of the Olympic Peninsula with his dog, finding boundless inspiration in nature, and drawing from it to fuel his creative drive.
With a career that spans decades, a relentless pursuit of excellence, and a genuine desire to make the world a better place through design. Mark is a transformative leader, an unparalleled force in the fields of design and product development, who continues to set new standards for innovation, sustainability, and human-centered design.