DAVID // ARMANO http://www.creativehotlist.com/d-armano
3109 Dell Place, Glenview IL www.davidarmano.com
847.208.8408 darmano@earthlink.net http://darmano.typepad.com
Education:
Experience:
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn NY
Class of ’94: BFA
Digitas // Creative VP/Experience Design
Magna Cum Laude
October 2005 – Present
Computer Graphics—
Visual Communications
Leads interdisciplinary teams on a variety of accounts—creating
exceptional experiences that satisfy and exceed customer Clients:
wants, needs and desires. Leverages customer insights to fuel Allstate
interactive strategies and ensures excellence in execution. Bally Total Fitness
Butterball
Chicago Tribune
Classified Ventures
Agency.com // Senior Creative Director
Computer Associates
February 2000 – October 2005 (5 years 9 months)
Eagle Foods
Fifth Third Bank
Developed break-through work and innovative solutions for
Grainger
clients HP, Bally Total Fitness, Kay Jewelers, Nuveen HP
Investments and Grainger among others. Led highly Harley-Davidson
collaborative efforts stemming from Designers, Art directors, Jockey
Information Architects, Site Developers and Copywriters. Kay Jewelers
Managed the Chicago staff of Designers and Art directors. Kimberly Clark
KitchenAid
Conducted formal reviews for creative staff members. Drafted
Midway
experience briefs and helped develop interactive strategies for a
Miller Brewing
variety of clients while proactively initiating value-add efforts.
Nuveen Investments
Responsible for identifying future trends and uncovering new
SC Johnson
business opportunities for both clients as well as the agency.
Smith & Hawkin
Specialized Abilities:
JTC Advertising // Interactive Design Director Prototyping
1999 – 2000 (1 year) Social observation
Extreme curiosity
Cultivating customer insights
Lead creative, directing all aspects of interactive projects. Won
Creative problem solving
first-ever awards for interactive work done internally. Aided in
Storyboarding
developing and growing internal interactive department,
Concepting
resulting in new business opportunities for both interactive and
Facilitating ideation sessions
traditional areas. Mentored junior level staff and collaborated
Persona development
with Senior Creative Director for entire agency. Developed Scenario inception
integrated approach for interactive work, complimenting Interactive brand strategy
traditional campaigns and strategies. Leadership
Writing/Blogging
Accolades:
Chicago Tribune // Interactive Designer
• HP Music:
1997 – 1999 (2 years)
2005 Web Award
Standard of Excellence
Planned and designed interactive stories and features.
Maintained integrity of visuals throughout site
• HP Digital Entertainment:
(www.chicagotribune.com). Created animations and interactive 2005 Web Award
graphics which pushed the envelope of online journalism–aiding Standard of Excellence
the Tribune in becoming an early innovator in the field.
Collaborated directly with editors, brainstorming on concepts • Butterball:
resulting in original content. Interviewed individuals, researched 2003 Web Award
Standard of Excellence
stories and translated content into rich multimedia experiences.

Fox News Channel // Broadcast Designer
• Grainger.com:
1996 – 1997 (1 year)
The 2002 NetMarketing 100:
Best B-To-B Web Sites
Aided in designing look of station during its launch (October,
1996). Responsible for concepting storyboards and art directing
• 1999 International Web
animations for various televised programs and promotions. Page Awards Finalist
Produced various over-the-shoulder graphics in high-pressure Star Wars Pinball 2000
deadline oriented environment. Reduced costs for graphics
department by designing in-house collateral such as • 1999 Gold Tower Award
letterheads, business cards, posters, and other related Computer Associates Interbiz
Integrated Marketing
promotional pieces.
• 1999 Silver Tower Award
Columbia House // Assistant Art Director
AON Resource Group CD
1995 – 1997 (2 years)
• 1998 Communication Arts
Designed graphics and layouts for youth oriented alternative Site of The Week: The
music magazine. Responsibilities included execution of designs Chicago Tribune Internet
and all digital aspects of production. Participated in first- Edition
generation design of Columbia House Online. http://www.designinteract.co
m/sow/030998/
Affiliations:
• 1994 Pratt Institute
-Contributor to Marketing Profs Daily Fix Blog
Pratt Circle Award
-Member of FutureLab marketing thought leaders
-Active Pratt Alumni
-AIGA Experience Design Community
-Illinois Institute of Design contributor
Interests:
-Motorbike Aficionado
-The Outdoors
-Logic+Emotion blog (Currently # 19 in top 25 Advertising blogs)
-Appreciator of all things well-designed