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 sunny 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 in local businesses. At RK Venture, his contributions helped the agency snag four Silver ADDY Awards from the American Advertising Federation of New Mexico in 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 impressive work has been recognized by organizations like Graphic Design USA (GDUSA), Communication Arts, PRINT magazine, WACOM Mexico, AIGA, and the American Advertising Federation of New Mexico.