Wil Buono
Digital Designer
Working across multiple disciplines to create distinctive visual identities, engaging digital experiences, and functional designs.
Available for work.
About me.
Hello! My name is Wil Buono, and I’m a recent graduate of the University of Tampa, where I earned my BFA in Graphic Design. I’m a driven designer based on the Jersey Shore with a lifelong passion for problem-solving, creative exploration, and inspiring others through my work.
4+
Years of experience
10+
Software applications
20+
Projects delivered
Services.
1.
Graphic Design
Marketing materials
Illustration
Digital assets
Presentation design
Social media graphics
Photography
2.
Branding
Logo design
Visual identity systems
Brand guidelines
Typography & color palettes
Brand assets
3.
Package Design
Dieline layout and creation
Print-ready file preparation
Structurally functional design
4.
Digital Fabrication
File preparation
CNC operation & laser cutting
Print settings & output
3D modeling & printing
Software Stack.
Adobe Creative Suite
General Design
Procreate
Illustration
Retina Engrave
Laser Engraving
Framer
Web design
Figma
Web design
Shapr3D
3D Drawing
Fusion 360
3D Design
Splice
Video Editing
Experience.
Graphic Designer
Freelance
2021 - Present
Collaborated with various clients and companies on branding, illustration, and editorial design, creating distinctive visual identities alongside engaging print and digital layouts.
Fabrication Lab Technician
University of Tampa
2023 - 2026
Operated and maintained 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, and large-format printers; supported students with Adobe Creative Cloud and prepared files for digital fabrication and print production.
Woodshop Technician
University of Tampa
2025 - 2026
Assisted students in safely developing three-dimensional design projects using table saws, miter saws, and other woodshop machinery.
Achievements.
Testimonials.
Maria B.
Professor @ UT
"I had the pleasure of working with William Buono at the University of Tampa across multiple studio projects, where he consistently demonstrated a distinctive design point of view and strong design skills. His hard work spans from digital to print, including Branding, Social Media Campaigns, User Experience, User Interface, Illustration, Packaging, Typography, and Layout, with a thoughtful balance between concept, craft, and usability. He approaches projects with curiosity and rigor, thoughtfully moving from ideation through iteration and execution. Highly skilled, hardworking, and receptive to feedback, Wil would be a valuable asset to any multidisciplinary design team."
Theodosios K.
Artist @ NYC
"I studied along side William Buono at the University of Tampa. William has always blown me away with his passion and skill and continuously inspires me to push myself as an artist. I highly recommend William as an exceptional artist and designer. His ability to curate an aesthetic through his work is truly remarkable. William approaches each project with enthusiasm and professionalism, ensuring that every piece exceeds expectations. William and I are currently working on starting an artist collective, I can't wait to work alongside him and get to be apart of his creative process. In summary, William's talent, commitment and creativity make him a valuable asset to any artistic or professional endeavor."
