About me
For more than twenty years and counting, my mission has been to create a positive impact through storytelling.
Nothing is more satisfying than mentoring and guiding creatives to stay inspired and motivated to do their best work. I especially enjoy the process of ideation and working with a team to come up with creative ways to use technology to tell a story that leaves a meaningful impression. Although I have experience in various roles, my strengths revolve around innovative digital and analog solutions, team guidance and development, collaboration, strategy and research, brand expansion, and design standardization.
Brief History
Before freelancing, I led design teams for ShapeUp and then Virgin Pulse. In 2009, I was one of the first employees at ShapeUp, a well-being platform that helped organizations guide their members to lead healthy lifestyles. As Lead Designer and then Creative Director, I managed the design teams for marketing and product.
After Virgin Pulse acquired ShapeUp, I led the marketing design team as the Senior Director of Design until 2022, where we supported the brand and focused on unique marketing experiences and events. Before ShapeUp, I was the lead web designer at CoreSmart and Synergy Ad Group and a self-employed contractor.
Interests
I am constantly learning to expand my skill-set and identifying new and creative ways to support a story. Here are a few directions that own my attention (and I am down to chat about these with anyone).
Creative thinking and the benefits of broad and focused creativity.
AI and its appropriate role in design and creativity
Emotional design and how it can not only educate but improve lives.
Best practices for team development and thought leadership.
Design systems and how they support principles, guide consistency and increase value.
Personal Info
My family and I have planted our roots in Fernandina Beach, located in the northeastern part of the Sunshine State, which is great because we love the sun and love to shine! The perfect day is at the beach with my wife and son. Jogging helps me manage my sanity, and I firmly believe a whole day spent inside is a full day wasted.
peteburgess@gmail.com
(401)218-7177