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Peter Arnell

Chief Brand Architect of the United States

Designer, Branding Executive, Founder, and CEO

New York, NY, USA


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Peter Arnell’s Biography

Peter Eric Arnell is Chief Brand Architect of the United States of America, as well as a Designer, Brand Executive, Author, Photographer, Entrepreneur, Founder, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of PETERARNELL, and Founder and Chairman of Arnell Intelligence AI Brands (AIM), an advanced artificial intelligence platform focused on next-generation brand creation, innovation, and enterprise transformation. For more than 45 years, Arnell has transformed brands, products, corporations, institutions, and communities for companies including Chrysler, Pepsi-Cola Co., Reebok, Donna Karan, Samsung, and Unilever.

In 2026, the White House announced Arnell as Chief Brand Architect of the United States of America, a founding role within the National Design Studio in Washington, D.C., working alongside Joe Gebbia to help advance Executive Order 14338, “Improving Our Nation Through Better Design.” Through the National Design Studio, Arnell is leading the strategic and creative development of a unified national design and brand system focused on identity, communications, services, and citizen experience....
Peter Eric Arnell is Chief Brand Architect of the United States of America, as well as a Designer, Brand Executive, Author, Photographer, Entrepreneur, Founder, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of PETERARNELL, and Founder and Chairman of Arnell Intelligence AI Brands (AIM), an advanced artificial intelligence platform focused on next-generation brand creation, innovation, and enterprise transformation. For more than 45 years, Arnell has transformed brands, products, corporations, institutions, and communities for companies including Chrysler, Pepsi-Cola Co., Reebok, Donna Karan, Samsung, and Unilever.

In 2026, the White House announced Arnell as Chief Brand Architect of the United States of America, a founding role within the National Design Studio in Washington, D.C., working alongside Joe Gebbia to help advance Executive Order 14338, “Improving Our Nation Through Better Design.” Through the National Design Studio, Arnell is leading the strategic and creative development of a unified national design and brand system focused on identity, communications, services, and citizen experience.

Arnell founded Arnell Group in New York City in 1979, evolving the company into a globally recognized design, branding, and innovation firm before its acquisition by Omnicom Group. His interdisciplinary approach combines graphic arts, communications, photography, filmmaking, industrial design, architecture, and product innovation to create enduring brand value.

Arnell created groundbreaking work for Donna Karan New York and DKNY, contributed to Samsung’s transformation into a global consumer brand, and led innovation initiatives for Chrysler, BlackBerry, and Fontainebleau Development. He is the author of Shift, a New York Times bestseller, and multiple monographs published by Hatje Cantz. His honors include the CFDA Award of Excellence in Branding and Communications, IDEA Awards, the Cannes Gold Lion, and the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
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Peter Arnell’s Background

National Design Studio
Chief Brand Architect
May 2026 - Present
Peter is modernizing the digital infrastructure of the United States government in his role as Chief Brand Architect, working with the National Design Studio, a newly-formed federal initiative.
 
PETERARNELL, Intellectual Capital Investments
Designer, Branding Executive, Founder, and CEO
2011 - Present
New York, NY, USA
Intellectual Capital Investments is an interdisciplinary brand design and product development company. Known for its success in brand creation, innovation, consumer experience, product development and environmental design, it has developed a reputation for transforming products, brands and campaigns and its innovative and groundbreaking work with the world’s most respected companies.
 
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Peter Arnell’s Gallery

Board Positions

Sunrise Energy Metals Limited
Non-Executive Director
May 2026 - Present
Melbourne, AU
Sunrise Energy Metals Limited is currently engaged in the development of the Syerston Scandium Project in NSW, Australia, with the aim of delivering the world’s
first source of mineable, high-grade scandium. Sunrise is also the owner of the Sunrise Nickel-Cobalt Project, known as one of the biggest and most cobalt-rich nickel laterite deposits in the world.
 
FDNY Foundation
Board of Directors
2010 - Present
New York, NY, USA
The FDNY Foundation is a non-profit established in 1981 to promote New York’s life and fire safety education. It is officially affiliated with the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) and achieves its goal of better protecting New York through community outreach and fundraising for better training and equipment, and to maintain operational excellence.
 

Previous Board Positions

Special Olympics
Board of Directors
2006 - 2010
Washington, DC, USA
The Special Olympics was founded in 1968 with the mission of fostering the inclusion and acceptance of all people. It uses the power of sports to provide a place for people with intellectual disabilities to discover their own strengths, skills, abilities and success.
 

Media

Redesigning America's Digital Infrastructure
Video of interview
May 2026
Design pioneer, Peter Arnell, and Joe Gebbia, Airbnb co-founder and U.S. Chief Design Officer, discuss working with the National Design Studio, a newly-formed federal initiative with the goal of modernizing the digital infrastructure of the United States government.
 
CBS Mornings | Mike Tyson opens up about obesity and talks about Super Bowl ad
Creator of Advert
Feb 2026
Peter Arnell created this advert for the 2026 Super Bowl event. View the advert here. Mike Tyson features in the advert and he mentions Peter in his interview.
 
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Interviews

Passion & Faith LIVE with Tashanea Whitlow | Peter Arnell
Video of interview
Jul 2025
Peter speaks to Tashanea Whitlow about his career.
 
Where the Greatest Creative Ideas Come From
Aug 2023
In this episode, legendary creative Peter Arnell, who helped shape DKNY, Samsung, PepsiCo, and more, breaks down his creative process — and shares how to make the most complex ideas memorably simple.
 
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Features

Our Way with Paul Anka & Skip Bronson | Design and Marketing Visionary Peter Arnell
Podcast
Feb 2025
Peter discusses his four-decade influence on design, branding and advertising, including his work with Chanel, Pepsi, Apple and DKNY. The interview explores how his creative vision has helped turn everyday visuals into enduring cultural symbols.
 
Peter Arnell's Famous Campaigns Throughout the Years
May 2023
From Apple to Reekbok, Samsung to Fila, Peter Arnell looks back on the most iconic images of his 40-year career with the new two-volume tome, Peter Arnell Portfolio: 1980-2020.
 
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Publications

Hatje Cantz | Peter Arnell's City Visions
Photographer
Nov 2024
Peter's book called City Visions features his urban photographs most of which were taken in New York. The book is available to buy on the Hatje Cantz website.
 
Assouline: Fontainebleau
Photographer
Feb 2024
Peter's stunning photography features in this beautiful book capturing the essence of the Fontainebleau Hotel at Miami Beach and its sister property in Las Vegas.
 
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Awards & Recognition

Council of Fashion Designers of America
Award of Excellence in Branding and Communications
1987
New York, NY, USA
The Council of Fashion Designers of America works to promote American fashion to the world stage. The CFDA Fashion Awards acknowledges excellence in fashion design.
 
Ellis Island Medal of Honor
Recipient
2007
The Ellis Island Medal of Honor is reserved for individuals who have given back to the country. Recipients include world leaders and Nobel Prize winners as well as those who are leaders in the arts, government, sports, or other sectors.
 
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Speaking Engagements

Harry Walker Agency
New York, NY, USA
Peter is represented by The Harry Walker Agency, a leading, global speakers' agency founded in 1946.