Creative Team
Successful communication requires accuracy and the ability to hold interest with a creative and well thought-out visual design. Peterson Design Studio is nothing if not accurate and design oriented. We're "spot-on" when it comes to our attention to detail and our overall aesthetic is second to none.
We've seen what other multimedia companies claim and quite frankly, design is one of the single most important parts of whether your project is a success. The best analysis, writing, site architecture, 3D model, you name it, can be ruined with a bad layout, poor color choice, horrible texturing etc... Our difference is the creative team. With over 25 years combined experience, we know our stuff.
Gordon Peterson
Gordon Peterson is a 3D animator, technical illustrator and founder/owner of Peterson Design Studio in Allendale, MI. He graduated from the United States Air Force technical school at Lowry Air Force Base. A graphic specialist in the United States Air Force, he was stationed at Kunsan Air Base in South Korea and Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, Georgia.
After working as a Senior Digital Artist for companies such as Adobe, Inc. and Trane Heating and Cooling, Gordon established Peterson Design Studio. His work includes multiple technical 3D animations, technical illustrations and web design for corporate clients including Alticor, Bissel, Herman Miller, Pella and Steelcase.
Gordon is an adjunct instructor at Grand Valley State University teaching 3D Animation.
Jennifer Peterson
Jennifer Peterson is a creative director specializing in web and interactive design. She graduated from Grand Valley State University with a B.S. in Film and Video with an emphasis on Animation. A media designer before combining forces with Peterson Design Studio, Jennifer has created designs for companies such as Amway, American Seating, Meijer and Roche Pharmaceuticals.
A former SIGGRAPH volunteer she currently serves as a board member and web designer for ASIFA Central, a non-profit animation organization.
Jennifer's work has been honored with the following awards: SILVER AXIEM™ (Absolute eXellence In Electronic Media™) for Meijer "Grocery Door To Floor" (2000); Honorable Mention at Festival (1996) for "The Magic Shoes," a children's animated short; and honored with creating the Opening Ceremony Animation for the National Science Olympiad Competition (1998), viewed by over 5,000 high school and middle school participants and their parents.
Jennifer is an adjunct instructor at Grand Valley State University teaching Animation II (CFV425).
Prior to working with Gordon at Peterson Design Studio, Jennifer led the creation, implementation and designs for the following sites.
- American Seating
- MyBuckBooster
- City of East Grand Rapids
- Manatron
- Nu-Wool
- Michigan Society for Infection Control
- Kentwood Cat Clinics
- Eagle Claims
- True Vine Creations
- Accelerated Solutions
- Girlscouts of Macomb County (HTML/CSS only)
- Meta-Concepts.org
- Blis Caviar
Tom Greiner
Tom Greiner formed Greiner Consulting Services (GCS) in 1997 to provide unmatched computer and information level services ranging from multi-national corporations, large and mid-size companies to small office/home office (SOHO). GCS has experience to assess, evaluate and manage your diverse business problems that surround the information needs of your organization. The services offered are wide ranging and are available to deliver unparalleled quality to meet demanding deadlines.
GCS has nearly 20 years experience with managing and implementing information systems. In addition, GCS has woven solid project management methodologies within the core of all services to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.