Info : Peter Bo / Object Design

PETER BO

EMPLOYMENT

Vascular Solutions, Minneapolis, MN
Contractor, 2010
Currently working alongside R&D team to provide assistance on getting a new product through design verification testing. Ultimately ensuring the transition of the design concept to mass production successfully in a logical and organized manner.

PHD West, Los Angeles, CA
Strategist, 2007
As a Strategist, worked on different accounts that included Air New Zealand, the California Lottery, and Schiff Nutritionals. Collaborated with the Associate Strategy Director to develop and implement media plans to reach target audiences through a mix of experiential, outdoor, television, radio, sponsorships, print, and internet media. Also oversaw and managed tasks and communications with the Client, Account, and Creative groups. Managed and instructed the day-to-day activities of junior staff on team.

Assistant Strategist, 2006
Responsibilities included working on the Mitsubishi Motors North American account. Specifically, planning the national print media advertising efforts across the entire Mitsubishi model line-up. Besides planning print media, other responsibilities included providing formal written reports evaluating any new media or sponsorships opportunities for the client and senior staff.

Circuit Global Sports Management, Minneapolis, MN
Creative Services Intern, 2005
Graphic designer for the managing company of the Kelly Benefit Strategies Pro Cycling Team. Responsible for designing the marketing materials to solicit new sponsors and presentation materials to the client and co-sponsors. Also designed proposals for team jerseys and a support vehicle car wrap.

EDUCATION

School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Department of Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Designed Objects
Masters of Designed Objects, 2007 - 2009

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
College of Liberal Arts - School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and Mass Communication - Advertising, 2000 - 2004;
College of Design
Minor - Design, 2000 - 2004

EXHIBITIONS

Object Design League Bags Workshop, Chicago, IL, June 2010

Worth Your Salt Pop-Up Shop, Pavilion Antiques, Chicago, IL, December 2009

Making Modern, SAIC Sullivan Gallery, Chicago, IL, June 2009

The Promise of this Moment, Chicago, IL, June, 2009

The Expanding Classroom, FuoriSalone, Danese Milano, Milan, Italy, April 2009

Bunka Oudan, Zaim Art Center, Yokohama, Japan, June 2008

PRESS

Jonathan Olivares: David & Goliath, Intramuros, May/June 2009

WEB PRESS

Core77, June 21, 2010

Core77, December 2, 2009