Creative Director | Designer | Visual Thinker

Tom Lauro is a Brooklyn-based creative director, graphic designer, and maker whose work lives at the intersection of bold simplicity and strategic storytelling. With roots in landscape architecture and a creative spirit shaped by punk rock and East Coast grit, Tom brings a multidisciplinary approach to design—always guided by curiosity, clarity, and culture.

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Over the past several years, Tom has led branding and design initiatives across lifestyle and consumer product sectors, blending sharp visual thinking with emotional depth. As a senior designer at Pearhead Inc., he’s developed packaging and product experiences for major retailers like Walmart and Target, delivering creative that balances retail precision with human connection. Through his independent studio, Tom Lauro Design, he partners with clients to build brands from the ground up—crafting logos, merchandise, and campaigns that connect with audiences on a visceral level.

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Beyond the studio, Tom is the host of The Next Level, a podcast dedicated to spotlighting emerging designers and exploring the ever-evolving landscape of creative culture. Whether behind a mic or behind a screen, he brings a fresh perspective and a relentless drive to push ideas further.

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Driven by a love for clean design with big personality, Tom continues to explore the edges of visual communication—always asking what’s next, and how design can speak louder by saying less.