Kristen Donato is a seasoned graphic and packaging designer with extensive experience spanning over two decades. Currently serving as a Senior Graphic and Packaging Designer at Banfi Vintners since January 2022, Kristen also operates as a Packaging & Brand Designer as a freelancer since March 2003 and founded Sunset Design Studio in December 2016. Previous roles include Design Director at FutureBrand, where Kristen managed packaging and branding projects for prominent clients, and Designer at The Coleman Group, specializing in packaging and logo concepts. Kristen holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and an Associate of Applied Science in Packaging Design and Advertising Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York. Additionally, Kristen is actively exploring the ancient Japanese art of gyotaku.