about US

Founded in 2011 by Armando Ceron, MandoMade is a multidisciplinary creative and brand innovation studio at the intersection of design, technology, and strategy.

Armando is an interdisciplinary creative director and strategist whose expertise spans visual and product design, UI/UX, copywriting, branding, marketing, and startup consulting. He brings ideas to life through the fusion of design, storytelling, immersive experiences, AI, and strategic insight.

From launching breakthrough products for emerging startups to shaping campaigns for global icons, MandoMade helps brands lead digital transformation and capture new market opportunities. Armando’s forward-thinking approach turns brands into venture builders—future-proofing their business and building enduring legacies of value and influence.

Every day, MandoMade is driven by one belief: great ideas, when crafted with intention and innovation, create lasting impact and elevate the value of every brand they touch.

ORIGINS

Armando was born and raised in Los Angeles, surrounded from day one with raw and diverse lifestyles at every corner. Inspiration can come from anywhere. After he graduated from Art Center College of Design in 2007 focusing on Advertising and Design, Armando found himself on a transformative journey that made him into a creative visionary. In 2023, he continued his education to earn his MBA in blockchain and strategic thinking from Quantic The School of Business & Technology.

EXPERTISE

Creative Direction, Art Direction, Digital Design, Ad Campaigns, Storytelling, Concept Development, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality, Branded Content, Pitches, Social Media, Websites, Experience Design, Web Video,Communication Design, Multi-screen Experiences, Digital Product, Apps, Development, UI/UX Design, Web & Mobile Game Design, Iconography, Hi-fidelity Mockups, Team Management, Experiential Design, Client-facing skills, Startups, Entertainment Design, Web Banners. As well as Copywriting, AfterEffects, Video Editing, Photography, Digital Illustration, Motion Design, Drones, Data Viz, Entrepreneur, Functional Animation Direction, New Biz, Rapid Prototyping Design.

random stats

• Est 2011

• 70+ BRAND EXPERIENCE

• 15 YRS USING ADOBE PROGRAMS

• 90 DIGITAL PROJECTS

• 15 Augmented Reality & VR PROJECTS

• 35+ AD CAMPAIGNS

• 24 CELEBRITY-DRIVEN AD CAMPAIGNS

• 38+ GOOGLE TECH PROJECTS

• EXPERIENCED IN iOS & ANDROID

• DRONE EXPERIENCED PILOT (DJI)
  
  Software Skills

• Adobe Photoshop

• Adobe Illustrator

• Adobe Indesign

• Sketch

• Abstract

• Adobe XD

• Zeplin

• Adobe After Effects

• Invision

• Invision Craft Manager

• Google Work Suite

• Microsoft Work Suite

• QuickTime Pro

• GoPro Studio

• Adobe Media Encoder

• Slack

• Jira

• Basecamp

• Trello

• Asana

• AirTable

• BeeFree

• MailChimp

• Dropbox

• Squarespace

• Wix

• Unbounce

Digital Presence

LINKEDIN PROFILE

press & highlights

From 2021 I’ve been too busy to update my work stats. Let’s just say more of the same awesomeness has been happening as I enter the crossover into VC, startups, and education.

2021 Newness
Pokemon, Prescient AI, Matterport, Fandem, LOCI, Glory, Independence PR, Alignd Ventures

2020 Newness
Ericsson, Amazon Games, Netflix, CBS Interactive, Facebook Gaming, The Visionary Group, DXR

2019 Newness
Weedcon, Bethesda, Cuisinart, FoxNext, Facebook, Oculus VR, Seaspan, The Irvine Company

2018 Newness
Sony Pictures, FX Networks, Anxiety Gaming, Imaginary Forces, Marvel

2017 Newness
Marvel Studios, Netflix, Fox Intl., DC Comics, DroneBase

2016
Riot Games + Super League Gaming bring eSports social gaming to local theaters. / Forbes

League of Legends and Super League gaming invites players to represent their cities on the big screen. / Yahoo Sports

Google news Lab Forging the future of journalism in a digital era. / TechCrunch

Internet Justice League Jigsaw releases digital tools Project Shield, uProxy, and Password Alert to help protect digital journalists via Google News Lab. / Medium.com

2015
Skateboard Icons Tony Hawk And Tony Alva Want You Yo Shred The L.A. Drought. / FastCompany

Tony Hawk Talks Skating in Pools to Raise Awareness of the LA Drought. / Little Black Book

McGann | Zhang Raises Drought Awareness With Tony Hawk, Iconic Skaters. / AgencySpy

Landed airline account Air China for startup ad agency McGann & Partners. / Little Black Book

Space Sketchr Demo app for Google Project Tango featured on new Android Experiments website

This Drawing App Is the Coolest Look Yet at What Project Tango Can Do. / Gizmodo

Sound Field demo shows Project Tango’s audio potential. / SlashGear

Designed virtual event platform featuring Michelle Obama - Google Courts the World’s Teachers With Huge Web Conference. / Wired

2014
Co-lead creative & strategy to win new biz with Google’s new virtual reality device technology PROJECT TANGO. / Forbes

Google Web Designer inducted to become new standard for Google’s branding style guide for web design (pre-material design). / Engadget

2013
Helped successfully launch console game websites for Ubisoft, Sony Playstation, Konami, and 2K/2KSports

2012
Worked with CMO at Harman Int. to land over $500M in new business partnerships: BMW, Lotus, Porsche, GM, Ford, Volvo

2011
Created some of the most successful mobile apps, Facebook Games, and creative content for Carl’s Jr. & K-SWISS, 2K, Sonos

Some nice words from some talented people.

“Armando is a dynamo of energy, art, and making. It was a pleasure to work with him and I look forward to witnessing his continued success.”
- John Boiler • Founder @ 72andSunny

"I just have to say it again – I am so GRATEFUL for your leadership. We would be lost without you."
- Ann Hand • CEO @ Super League Gaming

“Armando is definitely one of the best people I have worked with in advertising. Not only is he a strategic thinker, a smart designer (with a great sense of photoshop humor) and a hard worker, he really excels in teaching others. A stand-up guy who I definitely cherished and enjoyed working with.”
- Justin Gonzaga • Brand Marketing Communications Manager @ Google

I don't think I've ever met anyone as hard-working as Armando. He doesn't just put in the time, he puts in the dedication, the critical thought, the tasty design, even the copywriting. Self-motivated and a self-starter. Armando knows the web and the user experience more than most and can manage all the moving parts and pieces with ease. He is always up on the latest technology and trends and applies them to projects in ways that still puts the idea first and the client's goals at the forefront. As one of his Creative Directors, I can honestly say Armando is an extremely valuable member of the team or any team he decides to join.
- Mick DiMaria • Creative Director / Writer @ 72andsunny

As a busy producer at 72, Armando was an extremely valuable asset to me and much more than I think he was aware of. As a senior designer, he was in demand, and very often. Bottom line, above and beyond busy. Regardless of how much pressure he was under, he would always help me solve problems. I would be desperate for design assistance on a job that Armando wasnt fully attached to, but in a calm, cool manner, Armando would explain or expedite a solution. He is an amazing designer but even more importantly a truly good hearted person. I miss working with him and hope to have the opportunity to do so in the near future. Companies need more people like Armando. Hard workers with passion, no ego, and a desire to make the company successful as a whole not just for themselves. 4 stars!
- Kari Sarin • Producer @ Fox Sports

Armando is a very creative and skillful designer. We worked together on an AR project and a web design project. He was always trying to push the boundaries of what could be done. Armando's skills in all the designer tools are top notch. I really enjoyed working with him.
- Eli Tamanaha • CTO @ DroneBase

Creative  /  Art Director  / Designer

Armando Ceron

For info and booking contact mando@mandomade.co