My name is Pete Castillo and I have over 20 years experience as a graphic designer. I strive to create the most effective visual solution for every graphic design project I undertake. Professionally, my greatest joys come from seeing how my design contributions positively affect my clients' business and propels them to achieve higher goals.

I began my graphic design career in 1995, after graduating from the Art Institute of Houston. I've worked in advertising agencies, newspapers and magazines, as well as large and small corporations. I feel that I've cultivated a great amount of experience and have carved out a solid career for myself. I've been a freelance graphic designer since 2010, where the majority of my projects consist of print and digital advertisments, website design, logo design, graphic elements and illustrations.

Awards & Recognitions

Although I do not enter my graphic design work regularly into competitions, I have been fortunate to consistantly place 1st or 2nd in the years that I have competed. The awards that I have received have been presented to me by the Valley Advertising Federation and the International Festivals and Events organization.

2011 Silver ADDY Brainwerx Design (Self-Promotion Business Card)

Shortly after becomeing a full-time freelance graphic designer I designed my own business cards. This design received a silver ADDY award in 2011 from the Valley Advertising Federation.

2008 Silver ADDY Sanborn's Insurance (Logo Design)

I created this logo to commemorate Sanborn's 60th anniversary. This logo design was presented a silver advertising award by the Valley Advertising Federation.

2007 Gold ADDY Ideal Therapy Services, PLLC (Logo Design)

This brand identity I designed for Ideal Therapy Services received a gold ADDY award in 2007 by the Valley Advertising Federation.

2007 Silver ADDY Charro-Car Graphic (Digital Enhanced Graphic)

My concept of the Charro-Car gave Sanborn's Mexico Insurance a strong, creative image that was used widely in all forms of print and web advertising. This graphic design was awarded a silver ADDY in 2007 by the Valley Advertising Federation.

2006 Gold ADDY Colores de Fiesta (Logo Design)

This festive logo for Rolling Hills Academy has been utilized in many forms, for various school sponsored activities and city festivals. It was granted a gold advertising award by the Valley Advertising Federation.

2006 Gold ADDY Sanborn's promo pens (Specialty Products)

Designed for travelters in Mexico, this creative and handy pen contained English to Spanish translations of common words and phrases. This specialty product was awarded a gold ADDY by the Valley Advertising Federation.

2004 Gold ADDY Arriba! Mexican Insurance (Logo Design)

I designed this fun and bold logo knowing that Arriba! Mexican Insurance needed to jump into the market and establish themselves quickly. This brand identity was presented a gold advertising award by the Valley Advertising Federation.

2004 Silver ADDY Sanborn's Insurance (Logo Design)

I created this logo to commemorate Sanborn's 55th anniversary. This logo design received a silver ADDY by the Valley Advertising Federation.

2002 Silver ADDY RGV Guide Books (Publication Design)

I designed the covers and layouts for a series of guide books. This project was awarded a silver ADDY by the Valley Advertising Federation.

2001 Gold ADDY The Monitor Media Kit (Cap Design)

I collaborated on this "Thinking Cap" with a fellow graphic designer. Together, we were presented a gold advertisement award from the Valley Advertising Federation.

2001 Gold Pinnacle Brew Zone & Vineyard (Best Marketing Concept)

That year the Valley Advertising Federation presented my print ad a silver ADDY. Also, the International Festivals & Events Assoc. awarded the event, including my print ad, a Gold Pinnacle Award for Best New Promotion.

2000 Silver ADDY Hidalgo County 4-H Foundation (Fraction Page, Color)

I designed this advertisment for the Hidalgo County 4-H Foundation. This ad was awarded a silver ADDY by the Valley Advertising Federation.

1995 Silver ADDY Rio Motors "Out on Lobo Hill" (2 Min. Commercial)

I illustrated the story board and directed this 2 minute commercial. It was granted a silver ADDY award by the Valley Advertising Federation.