Design. Direction. Craft.
I’m Mark Valkwitch, an award-winning, multidisciplinary Senior Art Director, Designer, and Illustrator with over 20 years of experience creating strategic work across branding, digital, and experiential design.
FEATUREDWork
Kardea Brown’s Southern Kitchen
Art direction and motion graphics created for Kardea Brown's Southern Kitchen restaurant.
Austin Vibes
Brand and logo development capturing the essence of Austin culture.
Road to the Ryder Cup
Storytelling piece highlighting partnership and long-term planning of food and beverage for the Ryder Cup.
Delaware North Careers Website
UX and visual design for a corporate recruitment platform.
Delaware North Sportservice
Marketing and brand design for hospitality and sports food & beverage services.
Delaware North Business Development
Visual storytelling and collateral design for corporate growth initiatives.
Viral Moment
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Viral Moment 〰️
Viral Moment:
Bad Blood Waffle Fries (NFL Playoffs)
During the 2024 NFL Playoffs, Delaware North—food and beverage partner of the Buffalo Bills—introduced the Bad Blood Waffle Fries, a two-foot-long concession item for the Bills vs. Chiefs divisional matchup. With only days’ notice before kickoff, I went on site to Highmark Stadium to art direct and photograph a last-minute food shoot.
The resulting imagery quickly went viral, with coverage and shares across major outlets including NBC News, TODAY, CNN, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, TMZ, and Vanity Fair. The campaign generated millions of impressions and significant engagement, amplifying Delaware North’s brand presence well beyond game day.
Fine Art
FEATUREDScajaquada Overpass
Contemporary visual exploration inspired by urban landscapes.
5”x7” linocut print
Short Days, Long Seasons
Expressive linocut reflecting seasonal transitions and mood.
5”x7” linocut print
clouds_03
Minimalist woodcut and painted piece of sky and atmosphere.
9”x12” Woodcut, blue stain and white ink
Sound Design
FEATURED
Rustle / Summer Melt
Experimental electronic beats with soundscape blending ambient textures.
Air Chatter / 08052017120600
Field recording-inspired audio pieces exploring environmental sound.
Upper Pressure EP
Dynamic electronic compositions highlighting sonic complexity.