ABOUT ME

"Martin is a trailblazer in government communications, he is intentional about designing content and collateral material that is modern, inclusive, and a reflection of our communities. Under his creative direction, the County ensured our communities, particularly our Hard-To-Count communities, were counted and had a voice in the Census. It’s been truly inspiring to see Martin’s creations used by municipalities across the country, and even distinguished advocacy groups such as Rock the Vote and celebrities like Jonathan Van Ness from Queer Eye."

"I had the pleasure of working alongside Martin during the 2020 Census program. Martin served as lead creative director and was responsible for developing our nationally recognized marketing collateral. Beyond the stellar images he created, Martin helped us craft a story that resonated across the county and proved instrumental in ensuring we counted the hardest to reach communities.

Martin is a Latinx leader in a woefully underrepresented sector, that uses his unique lens and personal experience to shape narratives in government so that Latinx and all communities of color can truly be active participants in programs and policies made for them."

"Mr. Burciaga made waves as the lead creative director. He was the mastermind behind the most iconic visuals used in the outreach efforts of the 2020 U.S. Census. With Mr. Burciaga’s meticulous and purposeful strategy, we were able to capture the importance of why all communities should be counted. He made people feel seen. He showed everyone the impact of what happens when representation and inclusion are at the forefront. He helped us count Cook County. As a result, he was recognized nationwide.."

"Martin has a drive for results like none other. He has the ability to inspire even the most unmotivated teams, and the diligence to develop a strategy and execute it successfully. He is truly a great leader with great heart!"

"Martin did a great job in helping us reach our operational goals. He took over a suffering work center strategized and helped it grow. His ability to train teams and individuals made him a great asset."

"Martin is a very talented graphic designer with excellent communications skills. He demonstrated attention to detail and often contributed ideas and concepts to projects. It was a pleasure having him at ICO!"

"Martin is a highly self-motivated individual. His creative skills and ability to "think outside the box" generated ideas that never failed to impress me. He was always professional, responsive and a great team player. Martin will not only add value to any organization that he works in, but he inspires such confidence in others that he will surely motivate each of his colleagues to achieve more. He is a consummate team player without losing sight of personal accountability."

"Martin was an excellent addition to our team during his internship at ICO. He took the time to learn about each assignment and find out what the goal of the design was, then created pieces that were visually engaging and interesting while still adhering to the guidelines. I was particularly struck by his professionalism and attention to detail, which can be hard to find in someone just starting out. He would be an asset to any organization."

"I studied at the International Academy of Design with Martin and one thing I can say in confidence about Martin is that he is very focused when it comes to his work. He takes on design tasks and creates them to showcase his individuality, yet provides a simplistic look into his creative mindset. Martin would provide an excellent addition to any company seeking to enhance its quality within its staff."

"Martin is a detailed oriented person. I worked with him on different projects and he has always exceeded expectation. Excellent communication skills and engages his team. He is driven and will make a great asset to any employer."

"Martin created innovative, competent design, working on several projects during his internship. He was easygoing and accommodated revision requests in a timely and professional manner."

"Martin is very talented graphic designer. His designs is very detailed with very good, well- though out concepts. He is very good speaker and he is a great classmate. He is always one of the top designers in my classes. Great with deadlines, well-spoken & Overall a good person."