Design
Music
& Video

I’m a Boston-based Graphic Designer, Musician and Video Editor. As a designer I’ve created everything from brochures to billboards, websites to trade show banners, logos to animated ads, and much more. As a musician I’ve toured Europe and North America and have been featured in video games. In both of these fields I’ve been lucky enough to work with many talented people, which has led to numerous awards. Video Editing and Motion Graphics are my latest obsessions and I’m learning more techniques and skills everyday. Overall, I’m grateful to be able make a living being creative and helping businesses succeed.

DESIGN

I am an experienced graphic designer with a wide variety of skills. My clients range from local bands to multinational corporations. I strive for clean designs that communicate effectively with both style and substance. I’ve worked with creative teams at design/ad agencies, and as a solo art department and e-commerce manager at a startup, and on my own I have a group of loyal, appreciative freelance clients. I find all these situations rewarding — as long as I’m doing quality work, I’m happy.

MUSIC

As a Berklee College of Music graduate I can play and compose in many styles, and I’ve played guitar in bands since I was 12. With the bands Think Tree and Count Zero I toured North America and Europe, have won numerous awards and have been featured in the Guitar Hero and Rock Band games. I’m working on my second solo record and recently release a collection of experimental, collage music.

VIDEO

I am becoming more and more proficient with both Premiere Pro and After Effects. I recently compiled and edited many hours of footage down to nineteen, three-minute, narrated dog breed videos for the American Kennel Club’s website (while freelancing for Powderhouse — producer of many PBS Nova specials). I’ve also been creating promo videos for various small businesses in the Boston area.

One of My Recent Videos

Feedback from Clients, Colleagues and Supervisors

I both worked with, and gave direction to Will on projects big and small for almost a year. I found Will to be a thoughtful designer who has the design chops, but still isn't afraid to ask questions. Will accepted a very heavy workload, but executed carefully, quickly, and with a consistent eye for quality.
Kristoff Krowchenko

Senior Graphic Designer, Abbott

Will was a true pleasure to work with. He was a great deal of help for all the trade show video work. And when I say "all video work", I mean all of it. He was the sole designer working on multiple videos at a time. He was able to make the process a lot smoother and faster, which was vital during our busy season. Not only did he pick up our brand guidelines quickly, but he also was a great fit and addition to our team. I would be lucky to work with him again.
Piper Annese

Project/Traffic Manager, Creative Services, at Abbott

Will was a solid design player on the team, able to translate the brand standards onto any type of material. When not working on videos, he pitched in on whatever we needed: executing everything from brochures to product sheets to logos.
Pat Hardy

Creative Director, Abbott

Will was a reliable, fast and accurate designer. Will was great to work with and was a huge contributor to the success of our department from a creative and executional perspective. I would work with Will again in a heartbeat. He's well rounded, personable and creative.
Margo Grossman

Project Manager, Abbott, Inc.

I have been working with Will Ragano for the last five years. He is an absolute pleasure to work with. Will really listens and asks questions and as a result, he is able to create a finished product that is aligned with my goals quickly and efficiently. This saves me time and money! But most importantly, I now have a suite of aesthetically appealing, professional marketing materials to represent my organization.
Michele Insley

Executive Director, Wellfleet SPAT (Wellfleet Oysterfest)

"Will is an extremely creative and capable communications designer, in both electronic and print media. His work on the web presence for Cue was not only well organized and extremely navigable, but frankly looks awesome. He has a great understanding of cross browser design. In addition to his impressive technical abilities, Will is easy to get along with, works hard, and enjoys taking on new tasks and challenges."
Adam Casey

Principal Engineer, Continuum

"I've seen and worked with many web and graphic designers but very few come close to matching Will's finesse to design and eye for detail. He is extremely talented, motivated and a pleasure to work with."
Greg Mooney

Ipswitch, Inc.

"Will is a one-of-a-kind graphic designer professional. He has immense skills in both print and web-based media."
Mitchell Hoffman

Cue Acoustics, CFO

"Will has a deep knowledge across a wide swath of topics. He is focused, capable and a pleasure to be around. You are lucky if you can get his talent on your team or project."
Lewis Athanas

Cue Acoustics, Speaker Designer

"Rarely will you find a better co-worker/employee than Will. I had the pleasure of working with him for 3+ years at Bennett Group. His sense of design and level of creativity are outstanding and his attention to detail is the best I have seen. His calm demeanor and quiet sense of humor add to his value in the office every day. Will would be a true asset to any agency looking for someone with excellent production, graphic design and web design skills and comes with my heartfelt recommendation."
Linda Tejada

Project Manager, Bennett Group

"Will would be an excellent addition to any communications design group and, on a personal note, he is very reliable and enjoyable to be around."
Sam Millen

President/CEO, Cue Acoustics

"Will Ragano has designed and maintained two websites for me since 2009 and I still enjoy how easy he is to deal with. It is a great relief to not have to worry about the technical and design aspects. I have found Will be be a dedicated, creative and talented person with integrity and I highly recommend him. He has a warm personality and is multi-talented. Anyone should feel lucky to work with him!"
Martha Mason

Co-Owner, Upward Spiral Studio

“I’ve had the pleasure of having Will as my Production Manager and Designer at Bennett Group for four years. His dedication, thoroughness and work ethic make him a highly valuable member of our agency. He has been a central part of our design team and has contributed greatly to the success of many campaigns, which produced results that exceeded our clients’ goals. I highly recommend him to anyone needing a creative, multi-talented designer and an all-around wonderful employee.”
Doug Bennett

President/CEO, Bennett Group

“Will was an excellent addition to our agency: he's highly organized, a fast learner, and has great communication skills. In addition to his print and design capabilities, Will was also our office manager. It was a pleasure working with Will. He would be an asset to any employer and I am happy to recommend him.”
Bill Fallon

Art Director, The Creative Source

“With a smart eye and a keen sense of design, Will has been instrumental in giving shape to marketing campaigns, digital and print ads and a myriad of other creative pieces for our clients' brands. I've worked with many great graphic designers in my career and Will is one of the best — as well as one of the absolute nicest guys I've ever had on my team.”
Jim Rattray

Vice President, Bennett Group

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Whether you need a new website, a brochure, an online ad, a logo, or just about anything else, I have the skills to make your life easier and your business more successful.

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