I'm Patrick Lugo, a freelance creator, senior designer, and illustrator with deep experience in popular culture. I navigate print, media, and online platforms while continuing to delight patrons of gallery exhibitions. I excel at building partnerships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders to develop brands and products that resonate across the U.S. and overseas. I'm gifted and versatile, combining artistic talent with strong problem-solving skills. I'm a consensus-builder and communicator who guides teams, writes content, and delivers presentations.…

Patrick Lugo

I'm Patrick Lugo, a freelance creator, senior designer, and illustrator with deep experience in popular culture. I navigate print, media, and online platforms while continuing to delight patrons of gallery exhibitions. I excel at building partnerships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders to develop brands and products that resonate across the U.S. and overseas. I'm gifted and versatile, combining artistic talent with strong problem-solving skills. I'm a consensus-builder and communicator who guides teams, writes content, and delivers presentations.…

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I’m Patrick Lugo, a freelance creator, senior designer, and illustrator with deep experience in popular culture. I navigate print, media, and online platforms while continuing to delight patrons of gallery exhibitions. I excel at building partnerships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders to develop brands and products that resonate across the U.S. and overseas.

I’m gifted and versatile, combining artistic talent with strong problem-solving skills. I’m a consensus-builder and communicator who guides teams, writes content, and delivers presentations.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Proprietor/Publisher at PLUGOarts.com
March 1, 2020 - Present
Developed and maintained an online platform as a web portal for freelance art, articles, and as a cultural curator recognized by the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
Lead Designer/Content Manager at Asani Entertainment
April 1, 2024 - Present
Developed Asani Entertainment’s online platforms AsaniEntertainment.com and AsaniComics.com. Managed content used for audience engagement and led their successful crowdfunding campaign.
Senior Designer at TIGER CLAW INC.
January 1, 2005 - May 1, 2020
Collaborated with the CEO and clients to develop retail and wholesale products at all levels of production. Oversaw branding of nationally recognized products, schools and tournament logos; ensured media presence at key events. Consistently met deadlines over 20 years.
Senior Designer / Director at TC Media International
January 1, 2005 - May 1, 2020
Partnered with the publisher and photographer to organize photo shoots and select images for online publications. Applied project management skills to lead cross-disciplinary teams of models, actors, publicists, martial arts masters, foreign dignitaries and rock stars. Designed print and online ads and expanded multi-channel presence.
Senior Designer at Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine
January 1, 2005 - May 1, 2020
Engaged with the editorial department and design team to publish a print magazine. Directed Kung Fu Tai Chi brand identity across platforms and rolled out innovative print and online advertising campaigns; selected and retouched photos for the magazine.
Visual Designer at KungFuMagazine.com
January 1, 2000 - May 1, 2020
Played a critical role in developing the online presence. Customized a content management system (CMS) for publishing, advertising, and facilitating interaction with an active online community. Directed YouTube graphics and video assets, authored articles, and managed high-volume content and user engagement.

Education

Associate of Art in Advertising, Art & Design at School of Visual Arts
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026
Associate of Art in Advertising, Art & Design at School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Coursework / studies at State University of New York, Farmingdale at State University of New York, Farmingdale, NY
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Associate of Art in Advertising, Art & Design at School of Visual Arts
January 11, 2030 - April 2, 2026
at State University of New York, Farmingdale
January 11, 2030 - April 2, 2026

Qualifications

State University of New York, Farmingdale
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026
Make More Comics Art Grant
January 1, 2022 - April 2, 2026
Book of the Year: LiJle Monk and the Man7s
January 1, 2012 - April 2, 2026
Preferred Choice Award: LiJle Monk and the Man7s
January 1, 2012 - April 2, 2026
Selection for The Abbott’s Library Collection, LiJle Monk and the Man7s
January 1, 2012 - April 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Software & Internet, Other
    paper Let’s Go! A Kids Comic Studio Anthology

    Directed the marketing committee for the self-published young reader comic anthology. I coordinated with over 30 contributors from around the world to insure the success of the crowdfunding campaign needed to raise funds for the publication.

    paper UNDEAD KUNGFU GHOST KILLER - 2026 comic book

    When all Hell breaks loose not even the mightiest warriors can withstand the undead hordes which have been released. But there is one among them whose whole life was spent training for this moment in his afterlife - the Undead Kungfu Ghost Killer!
    A Tale from the Kung Fu Forest

    Issue #1 Halloween Annual!
    24 page modern comic
    Full-Color with Bleeds

    This is for TEEN+ fans of –
    TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES
    K-POP MONSTER HUNTERS
    THE WALKING DEAD
    KUNG FU HUSTLE