Johnny is a freelance Art Director and Graphic Designer based in Ojai, CA. He graduated from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY with a BFA in Graphic Design. Away from the computer, he enjoys working with horses, surfing, and exploring the natural world.

Outerknown Brand Book

Complete concept, design and layout for the Outerknown brand book. (230pp)
2024Book Design, Layout, Concept 


Apparel Design

Graphics for sustainable clothing brand Outerknown, co-founded by surfer Kelly Slater. Inspired by surf history and a love of Earth.
  • 2020-2025
Illustration, Typography, Hand Lettering

Branding + Tangibles

Designed objects that exist in the physical world
2022-2025
Labels, Hangtags, Patches, Branding




Catalog Design

Layout and design for Outerknown’s printed brand publications.
2022-2025
Editorial Design, Concept, Layout


Outerknown Tahiti Pro

Creative direction and design for the WSL’s heaviest event on the Championship Tour. 
2022
Creative Direction, Branding, Apparel Design



Orange Peel Bakery

Orange Peel Bakery is a native owned bakery on the Wampanoag lands of Aquinnah, Massachusetts incorporating food traditions from around the world.
2023
Logo Design, Branding, Illustration



Interview Magazine

Andy Warhol’s Interview Magazine features intimate conversations between the world's most creative people. “The Crystal Ball of Pop”
2017-2018
  • Editorial Design, Typography, Layout


Artwork + Zines

A library of personal work documenting unseen relationships between humans and nature.   
2020-2025
  • Printmaking, Illustration, Bookmaking





Advertising + Events

Wild postings, event posters and marketing creative.
2019-2024
Design, Layout, Typography