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Jonathan Marcus is a strategist and designer who builds what’s next.

Currently based in New York City, Jonathan consults with Gapingvoid Culture Design Group, where he partners with senior leaders to design cultures of purpose, innovation, and alignment. He brings a unique fusion of human-centered systems design, behavioral science, and innovation strategy— with a focus on designing for real-world constraints and real human needs.

With over 11 years of experience, Jonathan’s career spans physical products, digital platforms, services, experiences, and organizational systems. He has launched 350+ SKUs across retail and eCommerce, and has led innovation programs for venture-backed startups, Fortune 100s, and federal agencies with past work recognized by TIME Magazine and Fast Company for breakthrough innovation.

Jonathan holds a Masters in Human-centered design from MIT, and has studied at Harvard, LSE, Pratt and UT Austin. He blends systems thinking with storytelling, making abstract ideas actionable, whether through a product, a playbook, or a paradigm shift. Across domains and scales, he specializes in designing for impact: fusing insight with creative precision to bring bold ideas to life.

His past work includes:

• New product development in nutraceuticals, skincare, wellness, food & beverage, home decor

• Technical design of 1:1 designer handbag worn at Met Gala

• Front-end innovation strategy at a L’Oréal-backed biotech firm

• Culture operating systems for 4,000+ person public sector client

• Augmented reality prototype for major American retailer

• Music festivals, bachelor party tee-shirts, concert-planning app, phone case invention

What ties it all together? A belief that the best ideas are not just smart or beautiful: they're grounded in reality, shaped by empathy, and built to last.

I look forward to hearing from you!
Jonathan

Email: itsjonmarcus@gmail.com