Chris Rushing

Chris Johanesen is an award-winning creative director, multidisciplinary designer, and illustrator based in Phoenix, AZ, with roots in Georgia. With over 15 years of experience, Chris excels in areas such as Creative and Art Direction, Leadership and Management, Branding and Identity, Print and Environmental Design, Typography, Digital Design, Project and Team Management, Motion Graphics, Illustration, and Photography. Chris has worked with renowned companies like Google, AT&T, CVS Health, and institutions like Arizona State University and Time Magazine. Chris co-founded Draft & Draw, a successful social design event in New York City. He values personal growth in his team members and enjoys both leading and participating in projects to ensure the best outcomes for everyone involved. Chris holds a BFA in Graphic Design from Georgia State University and has held roles at prestigious organizations like GoDaddy, BuzzFeed, and Time Warner Inc. He has been recognized with awards such as an Emmy and a Webby.