In this engaging conversation, Marko Bon shares his journey from the early days of e-commerce as a brand-side creative leader through to his transition to a leadership role in the agency world.
He discusses the impact of fatherhood on his personal growth, the importance of information architecture in design, and the challenges of transitioning from brand side to agency life.  The discussion also delves into the role of data in design, the evolution of his roles at Ralph Lauren, Brooks Brothers, Theory and all the spaces in-between, and the complexities of navigating being looked at as more than a designer. 

We then move into the founding of Tomorrow, a Shopify Agency, now known as Domaine, taking Private Equity, merging with their number one competitor, and the challenges that come with leadership in a diverse and rapidly growing practice.   

Chapters

00:00 - Fatherhood Reflections: The Joys and Challenges

05:07 - Home Renovation: Crafting a Mid-Century Masterpiece

07:42 - Diving into Information Architecture: A Designer's Path

10:22 - The Role of Data in Design: A Turning Point

13:15 - Brand Side vs. Agency Side: Navigating the Landscape

18:50 - The Evolution of Retail: Challenges and Opportunities

25:01 - The Shift from Design to Leadership

27:35 - Finding Creative Outlets Beyond Design

28:59 - The Art of Storytelling in Presentations

31:10 - The Importance of Team Dynamics

34:11 - The Birth of the Tomorrow Agency

36:18 - From Product Concept to Agency Model

39:38 - Building a Successful Agency

41:36 - Leveraging Brand Experience in Agency Work

44:41 - Navigating the Private Equity Landscape

57:34 - Navigating Strategic Partnerships

01:00 - The Evolution of Leadership

01:03 - Cultivating Company Culture in a Remote World

01:04 - Transitioning from Expert to Manager

01:11 - Generational Perspectives in Leadership

Peace. -t

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