Peter Durand is an artist, educator, and visual facilitator based in Houston, Texas, known for transforming complex ideas into clear, compelling visual stories. As the Founder of Alphachimp, LLC, he specializes in hand‑drawn illustrations, animations, and scribe videos that help teams, innovators, and educators communicate with clarity and impact. His work supports corporate leaders, startups, universities, and healthcare organizations seeking to engage audiences and elevate understanding through visual thinking.
Born in Kenya to an artistic and adventurous family, Peter grew up in the rolling hills of East Tennessee and later studied art and design across the United States, France, and Poland. This global upbringing shaped his lifelong passion for travel, learning, and creative collaboration—values that continue to fuel his work today.
Recently, Peter’s visual work has been used to capture and document panels, presentations, and keynote speakers for Reuters Energy Live conference, the Greentown Lab ClimateTech Startup Pitch Competition, and Houston’s Energy & Climate Week.