Peter D'Agostino
Creative Direction and Design

Why me?

It's here somewhere.

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I get up every day to find something. It's hidden among layers of marketing buzzwords and processes. It lurks behind powerpoint presentations and hides in the shadows of all that data.

It's the thrill of helping people and organizations express themselves in a new way. It might be about authenticity, truth, a funny angle or a backstory with stopping power. Discovering, revealing and expressing this elusive thing is my Why

I do this by crafting and directing creative built on strategic insight, through disciplined design, and by genuine collaboration. And because getting it right is just as much of a thrill for clients as it is for me.
 


Experience

  • Senior Director of Information Design
    Escalent, Present
    Helping to turn data into engaging presentations and insights for Fortune 100 clients

  • Podcaster
    Present
    Currently producing the first 6 Design Backstory podcasts.

  • Creative Director
    Latcha+Associates, 2015 - 2019
    Audi CRM and content marketing, video production

  • ACD, then Creative Director
    DP+,  2010-2015
    Blue Cross Blue Shield, Oakwood Hospitals, FCA Fleet, FCA Certified Pre-Owned

  • Senior Art Director
    BBDO Detroit, 2005-2009  
    Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep

  • Senior Art Director
    Doner Advertising, 2003-2005
    PNC Bank, Canadian Tire, various other clients

  • Art Director
    DDB Seattle, 2000-2003
    Holland America, Kaiser Family Foundation, Amtrak Cascades, McDonalds

  • Designer
    Eddie Bauer, Inc., 98-2000
    Sportswear and accessories graphics

  • Art Director
    Leo Burnett Detroit
    General Motors  

  • Student
    College for Creative Studies, 
    Art Direction