Chris Messina, known as Factory Joe, is a product leader and designer credited with inventing the hashtag (#) for use on Twitter, fundamentally reshaping how the world organizes online conversation. With over a decade of experience in social technologies, he has held notable roles at Google, Uber, and a range of early-stage startups. His work sits at the intersection of product strategy and human-centered design, with a consistent focus on building tools that shape digital culture.
chrismessina.me/Jon Marsh is an independent designer and creative director based in Oakland, CA, with a refined expertise spanning creative direction, art direction, and interactive design. He has led brand systems for some of the world's most iconic companies, including Apple, Nike, Jordan, and VICE, bringing a strategic and visionary approach to every project. With a distinguished background as a Freelance Sr. Designer at Apple and Senior Designer at Character, Jon brings a rare combination of institutional experience and entrepreneurial craft to his work.
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