Mark Griffin, a man who clearly decided that the narrow lanes of Newport, Gwent, weren't enough to contain his boundless creativity, first sharpened his design chops with a Graphic Design degree at the local university. From there, his career trajectory resembled a steep ascent up a well-manicured hill. Griffin didn’t just dabble; he leaped into the role of Creative Director for several companies, imprinting his distinctive vision across various projects.

London, with its relentless energy and endless opportunities, was his next playground. Here, Griffin co-owned a video production company and film studio, where he mingled with the corporate elite. His clientele list reads like a who’s who of the business world: BT, Blackberry, Lloyds Bank, and more. These high-profile gigs weren't just jobs; they were arenas where Griffin's creativity sparred with the demands of big business, and he emerged not just unscathed but triumphant.

But Griffin isn’t just a man of the past; he's a dynamic force in the present. As a founding member and Director of Portside, he leverages over 20 years of design industry experience. He’s not merely keeping up with the industry; he’s shaping it, ensuring that Portside remains at the cutting edge of design innovation.