Josephmark

Josephmark is a digital product and venture studio that specializes in designing, developing, and launching digital products for a global clientele. Founded in 2004 in Brisbane, Australia, by Ben Johnston and Joshua Mark Capelin, the firm has grown to include offices in Los Angeles, Melbourne, and the Sunshine Coast. Johnston, an influential figure in Australia's creative and business communities, has a background in developing businesses and identifying market trends, having founded several companies including the music platform We Are Hunted, which was acquired by Twitter in 2013. Jessica Huddart joined in 2005, later becoming a co-owner and holding roles such as Creative Director and CEO.

The company operates on a dual model. As a design and technology studio, it partners with enterprise teams and established brands to create adaptive interfaces, intelligent brand systems, and digital products. A notable project in their history was the redesign of Myspace's platform in 2012 for its 100 million users. As a venture studio, Josephmark identifies, builds, and scales its own digital product ideas, a model that has led to several successful exits. This includes Clipchamp, a video editing tool that was acquired by Microsoft, and Vest, a digital crowdfunding platform that was sold to VentureCrowd. The studio's venture model involves using a single, multidisciplinary team to develop multiple ventures simultaneously, creating dedicated teams as they mature.

Josephmark's services cater to both startups and large corporations, helping them to bring ideas to life, grow existing products, or reimagine digital experiences. Their process often begins with a 'recon' phase, developing a blueprint that includes the business model and capital requirements to bring a solution to market. The firm's revenue is generated through these client partnerships and from the ventures it builds and exits. The studio has worked with clients such as Red Bull and Commonwealth Bank. By building businesses from the ground up and also helping to establish a company's long-term technical team and culture, Josephmark positions itself as a partner in creating sustainable enterprises.

Keywords: digital product studio, venture studio, brand systems, user interface design, venture building, startup accelerator, digital strategy, product design, technology studio, venture capital, enterprise software, digital experience design, crowdfunding platform, client services, product development, technology consulting, business incubation, brand redesign, mobile application development, user experience