About Mark Porter
Born 1960. Mark Porter is a British designer.
Mark Porter (born 15 March 1960, Aberdeen, Scotland) is a British publication designer and art director, and former creative director of The Guardian. Formerly he was the art director of the Evening Standard, the UK edition of Wired, and Colors. He directed the redesign of The Guardian, which was voted best-designed newspaper in the world by the US-based Society for News Design in 2006. Porter is a graduate of Oxford University.
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Who is Mark Porter?
British designer
When was Mark Porter born?
Mark Porter was born on 15 March 1960 in Aberdeen.
What is Mark Porter's occupation?
Mark Porter is a designer.
What nationality is Mark Porter?
Mark Porter is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mark Porter (designer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mark Porter. https://biography.guide/mark-porter/
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