united* // ANDY JOHNSON

andy johnson
co-founder // creative partner

Andy joined forces with partners Lawrence and Perry in 2006 to launch united*, which in a short period of time has become a renowned award winning creative agency with offices in both New York and San Francisco. Since co-founding united*, Andy has led the companies expansion into multiple disciplines from strategic brand planning and packaging design, to print and web development.

Born in Derby England, Andy studied graphic design at Derby College, graduating with Honors. He began his extensive career in branding design working for some of the world’s most prestigious design companies. Beginning in London at Coley Porter Bell, Tilley Cato Gobé Desgrippes and Jones Knowles Ritchie. Before crossing the pond to establish himself in New York, working with the Sterling Group and world-renowned Landor Associates.

During his time with Landor, Andy was responsible for heading up several key clients: Procter & Gamble, the rebranding of the Philip Morris Co. and Spalding. He continued to expand his international experience by managing the rebranding of the Brazilian, BASF owned paint manufacturer Suvinil.

In 2001, Andy joined Daymon Worldwide as Creative Director, with a specific goal of elevating the level of the creative product and introducing a strategic branded approach to own brand. During his three years with the company Andy was integral in increasing the design department’s revenue from $3 million in 2002 to $7 million in 2005, while elevating the level of creativity to an award-winning status.

Andy continues to be a phenomenal designer, and, as creative director is actively involved in all projects and client relationships. He is continually inspired by current culture and trends, which has lead him to the west coast to be closer to his passions of surfing and snowboarding.

Andy heads up the united* SF office.

show some love // andy@uniteddsn.com

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