Justin Cone has spent 25 years working at the intersection of design, technology, and culture. His career spans creative practice, leadership, and storytelling, with a consistent focus on how ideas move from the margins into the mainstream.
He is currently the Executive Director of Communications for BUCK and Residence, where he works across brand, marketing, and thought leadership for a global network of creative companies. Previously, he has held roles at NBCUniversal, Gensler, Psyop, Adobe, Apple, and SCAD, working as a designer, strategist, writer, developer, educator, and leader. His work has supported and shaped projects for brands including Coca-Cola, AT&T, OpenAI, and Citibank.
Earlier in his career, Justin co-founded Motionographer, the F5 festival, and The Motion Awards, helping elevate motion design as a global creative discipline and championing emerging voices across fields. He has spoken internationally about design’s impact on culture and creativity, and has served on juries for the Art Directors Club, AIGA, Type Directors Club, and the Association of Independent Commercial Producers.