My focus is on creating packaging, print, digital and environmental branding that capture your story and reach your audience.
In all of my designs I try to include elements that want to make you reach out and touch them, whether that’s with unique paper choices, specialized printing techniques, or interactive design elements.
I particularly love working with earth-conscious brands to create stunning, innovative designs that are both beautiful and sustainable.
HERE TO MAKE BIG VISIONS VISIBLE
SPECIALTIES
BRAND STRATEGY
VISUAL IDENTITY
PACKAGING DESIGN
PRINT & EDITORIAL DESIGN
WEBSITE & MOBILE DESIGN
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
TYPOGRAPHY
SOCIAL ASSETS
ABOUT MIA
Mia Johnson is a Denver-based brand designer with a passion for storytelling, nature, and good food. As a visual storyteller, she is passionate about creating timeless designs that breathe life into all aspects of a brand, from print and packaging to motion and web design.
She has a Masters in Graphic and Web Design from the Minneapolis College of Art & Design, and has six years of experience working with a wide range of industries and social change organizations.
When she's not designing, Mia can be found creating ceramics in her garage studio, cooking up a feast for her friends, taking film photos on her travels, playing frisbee in the park with her border collie, or camping on the Colorado Plateau.
BACKGROUND
EDUCATION
MA Graphic and Web Design
Minneapolis College of Art & Design
2021–2023
BA Spanish, Art, Psychology
University of Denver
2011–2015
EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE DESIGN
STUDIO MEJ
Present
BRANDING & PACKAGING DESIGN INTERN
Interact Brands
May–Oct 2023
DESIGN & INTEGRATION
Ashoka
2017–2021
HUMAN CENTERED DESIGN CONSULTANT
Northfield Healthy Community Initiative
2017
FULBRIGHT FELLOW
Sololá, Guatemala
2016
Get in touch at
miajohnson.designs@gmail.com
When not designing, Mia can be found:
Making ceramics in her studio garage
Camping and hiking in the mountains
Snapping film photos on her travels
Playing frisbee with her pup, Juniper
Cooking, baking, and hosting friends