Passionate Design Fuels Life's Stories.

About.

Richie is an Emmy award-winning Chicago native with over a decade of California-based creative experience and accolades. He has worked with some of the most well-known brands in the industry such as Apple, Netflix, NBC, CBS, Meta, Sony, SAP, NFL, NBA, and NHL teams. His expertise includes branding packages, commercials, experience design, UX/UI, social campaigns, and AI-based solutions. He also has experience in photography, and as a PIC drone operator. His passion for connecting ideas together through solutions that solve creative challenges is evident in his work. He offers an intelligent approach toward design that is reliable, relatable, and resilient. With a keen sense for visual storytelling he creates a powerful and effective campaigns. This combination has made him a sought-after Creative Director, Art Director, Designer, and Animator. Currently, he serves as a independent consultant, delivering projects from ideation to completion.

Creative
Approach

I approach every project with a goal of creating timeless and captivating audience experiences. I believe in actively bringing a fresh perspective to every project, allowing me to create impactful visuals that connect emotionally with the brand and story. My enthusiasm for learning and continuous growth as an artist allows me to develop connectable perspectives. My creative process is an investment in idea-making techniques, focusing on brilliant designs and clever details. I strive to produce work that best represents the brand, in a way that feels fresh, modern, and on point. My ultimate aim is to create a lasting emotional connection between the audience and the story. I continually look for ways to improve my abilities and push the boundaries of what is possible, this allows me to bring new and innovative ideas to every story.

Notable moments.

I’ve collaborated on some wonderful projects that have been recognized by my peers.

2021

Emmy Award

APPLE TV ORIGINAL “CALLS”
for Outstanding Motion Design

2019

Otis College of Art and Design

Guest Speaker

2018

Webby Award

MINECRAFT “LIGHT YOUR WAY”
for Outstanding Live Event

2016

Emmy Award

NAT GEO “FUTURE CATS”
for Outstanding Art Direction

2012

Emmy Award

NBC “SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL”
for Outstanding Production Design

2010

ProMax BDA Gold Award

Lifetime "Project Runway"
for Outstanding Art Direction

2009

Stash Best of 09'

Cartoon Network "Noodz"
Stash Magazine Recognition

2007

ProMax BDA Gold Award

MTV Music Awards
Justin Timberlake

2007

Stash vol.34

Turner Classic Movies "Now Showing"
Stash Magazine Recognition

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