Alyssa Buono is a Creative Director based in New York, working across brand, digital, and cultural projects.

She shapes visual systems and stories through collaboration, iteration, and thoughtful direction — with a focus on clarity, structure, and connection.

Her work blends strategic thinking with visual intuition, helping teams move from abstract ideas to grounded creative solutions.

In addition to her studio work, Alyssa maintains an active independent practice, collaborating with artists, musicians, dancers, producers, and entrepreneurs. These projects continue to inform her creative leadership, keeping her work adaptive, human, and rooted in culture.

She has built independent ventures from the ground up, gaining firsthand experience in entrepreneurship, decision-making, and creative momentum. That perspective continues to shape her process today.

Alyssa is drawn to work that’s built with intention, adapts to real-world use, and connects with people on a human level. She believes the most impactful ideas are often sparked outside the brief — and always find their way back into the work.

Awards

Gold, W3 Awards (Cause-Related Campaigns) | Legal Aid Society
Bronze, Shorty Awards (Social Justice Campaigns) | Legal Aid Society
Finalist, Shorty Awards (Local Campaign) | Legal Aid Society
Finalist, Shorty Awards (Social Good Campaign) | UC Promise for Education
Winner, Webby Awards (Best User Interface) | Kettle
Gold, W3 Awards (Best Visual Appeal) | Fear of God
Silver, W3 Awards (Fashion & Beauty Websites) | Fear of God
Winner, Noise “Outside In” Thinking Award
Nominee, Facebook Studio Awards | Intel

Experience

CONSUMER & TECHNOLOGY
Apple
Nike
T-Mobile
Roku
Walmart
HP
Pepsi
SodaStream
IBM Watson
Claris
Samsung
Intel

MEDIA
Verizon Media
Yahoo!
NOW//WITH
HuffPost
TechCrunch
Engadget
The FADER
Cassandra Report
Rdio
Rivalworld
Wanderful Media
PASHpost

TALENT
Russell Westbrook
Nigel Barker
André Leon Talley
snny
Mari
Aidan Carroll
Evan Coles
Foushée

EXPERIENTIAL HOSPITALITY
Fresh&Co
Cafe Metro
Local Kitchen
CimCim
NYC Winter Markets
Cocoa Cabin
Mama’s Chicken Shack
Mighty Meatball
Happy Dumpling

Education

Syracuse University | BFA, Communications Design
Minors in Visual Culture; Communications & Rhetorical Studies

International Center of Photography | Photography & Studio Lighting
D&AD | Copywriting Fundamentals
School of Visual Arts | 3D Design
Fashion Institute of Technology | Pre-College