Be Imperfect – Be a Human

Creative Mornings Montclair
May 15, 2026.

Marco de Mel Pedersen is a Human, Licorice Fan, and Brand Identity Consultant. In random order. Marco loves drawing, taking photos of trash, and designing all things graphic design, and connecting with real humans in the real world.

Design for Humans Podcast

Designing for Humans

Formula Podcast
February 9, 2026.

In Episode 15, we’re joined by Marco de Mel Pedersen, a designer who’s been helping us with Formula’s visual identity. We talk about creativity, branding, perfectionism, and why design still needs a strong human element in an AI-heavy world.

Topics:

  • Building visual identity systems

  • Perfectionism

  • Importance of proper introductions & human connection

  • Thinking beyond your tools

  • AI’s role in design

  • Being an “artist” v. being a “designer”