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5 years ago I started my journey into the world of design with very little idea of where it would, or even could, take me in the future. I received training over the next few years in traditional graphic design and visual communication methods and principles that gave me a solid foundation in the craft. The more I learned and completed projects the more I realized that design is an integral part of everyday problem solving. We use design almost constantly in everyday experiences and interactions. As a designer I improve daily tasks and the processing of information in ways that reach countless people every day.

Through the simple desire to solve problem I've had the privilege to be a part of projects I never could have dreamed of, like designing brands, building websites, reaching thousands in email campaigns, helping patients schedule appointments faster, creating a mobile app and launching it, and even improving the navigation of outdoor nature trails. I treat every project as a unique problem to be solved that requires detailed insight and attention.
Peter Buonincontro
Design Experience
4 Years
Education
BFA Graphic Design,
Columbia College Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Resume
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Interests
Product Design
Brand Identity
Design Systems
Problem Solving
Some Skills I'm Learning for Fun
...because I never stop learning.
App DevelopmentSwift/Xcode
I have always wanted to build a product of my own and over the past year I have worked with a small team to create an app that I am passionate about. During this process I have learned the basics of Swift and with the help of Chat GPT learned how to build and ship new features on my own.
Download Fio on the App Store
3D Renders Made with Spline – Tip: You can interact with the box.
3D animations and renders can elevate a design by giving it depth, an extra level of interaction, or by opening up the design possibilities to virtually anything you can imagine. I believe learning this skill will become increasingly valuable to design teams in all industries over the next few years. I've used spline and hope to learning other 3D rendering platforms like Blender in the future.
AI Integration Chat GPT, Midjourney, Perplexity, Adobe Firefly, and many more.
AI tools scare a lot of creatives but I just see them as a problem solving tool. They aren't always fitting for every project but when you can implement AI into your workflows you can work exponentially faster! I've practiced using AI to assist in research, image retouching, textures, coding, and data visualization.
AnimationMade with Adobe After Effects and Adobe Illustrator
Animation is a useful skill to learn for design. I decided to take on a short educational animation to challenge myself with something that gives people value.
Latte ArtFree pouring
I am an avid coffee lover and have been since I was 14. Back then I dreamt about someday being able to create the beautiful designs I saw high end baristas making. Working at a coffee shop for a few years gave me the opportunity to fulfill this dream by practicing latte art on every single drink I made.