Mario Diaz Bustamante is a multidisciplinary designer who loves creating curiosity through branding, visual identities, motion graphics, and video production. His work spans various media, including print, digital, and broadcast.
Based in the land of enchantment, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Mario currently works at Esparza Advertising and also takes on freelance projects for independent clients.
Before his current role, Mario worked at Ripe Inc., where his designs found a home in the Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum, on beer cans for Marble Brewery, and across local businesses. At RK Venture, his contributions helped the agency earn four Silver ADDY Awards from the American Advertising Federation of New Mexico for design, motion graphics, and video production. Additionally, his creative work at Project ECHO has empowered medical practitioners to share their expertise with rural and underserved communities around the globe.
Mario’s work has been recognized by organizations such as Graphic Design USA (GDUSA), Communication Arts, PRINT magazine, WACOM Mexico, AIGA, and the American Advertising Federation of New Mexico. Most recently, four of his logo designs were selected to be included in LogoLounge Book 15, highlighting his work among top identity designers worldwide.