Mario Aguilar

Principal/ Creative Director

New York, NY, USA
Everyone has a unique story, but it’s the shared experiences that bring us together.

The Pensery has an insatiable curiosity about the world at large and the world of design. Our love of diverse cultures and ideas are what inspire us to create and share your story clearly, creatively and effectively, with distinctly beautiful results that get you noticed. Because you are the center of it all.
That’s been The Pensery Founder, Mario Aguilar’s, mission from Day One: to provide clients with creative solutions that capture their brand essence, resonate with their target audiences and create a powerful, memorable presence across all media.

The Pensery reflects the many worlds Mario has lived in and experienced, from his roots in the multicultural border town of El Paso to the laid-back beach vibe in Hawaii, flower-filled fields and biergartens of Germany and the downtown design scene of New York City where he worked for more than 15 years. Each one shaped his insights into the rich intersections of humanity and design, which our nimble teams of cherry-picked designers, writers and web developers bring to life.


Oh, and in case you’re wondering: In a nod to Mario’s El Paso roots, our studio name comes from the Spanish word for thinking, “pensar“. Which is what we’re always doing.

Work Experience

The Pensery

Principal

January 2020 - New York, New York, United States

M. Aguilar Design

Principal

January 2006 - January 2020 New York, United States

Bernhardt Fudyma Design Group

Partner, Senior Designer, Illustrator

May 2007 - August 2014 New York, New York, United States

Education

University Of Texas At El Paso

BFA, Graphic Design

El Paso, Texas, United States

Awards

Communication Arts

Webpick of the day

2014

Graphic Design USA

American Web Design Awards

2014