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JOHN FERGUSON is an multidisciplinary designer and creative director based out of Atlanta.

He is the recipient of the prestigious Design is Human award, celebrating his impactful contributions to the field of design.

Guided by curiosity, John’s work balances craft and invention, blending artful moments with deep conceptual grounding to create meaningful connections. His practice spans diverse disciplines, including culture, visual language, narrative systems, storytelling, print, brand expression, digital product, art direction, mentorship, creative coding, and a touch of love and care.

He has  worked with clients including: Lululemon, The Obama Foundation, Harley Davidson, Netflix, Nike, Traeger, Early Majority, Randstand, JP Morgan Chase, and ABC Home.

MOTHERSHIP

Mothership is a speakeasy-style concept space, created in collaboration with Atlanta artist Fabian Williams, aka Occasional Superstar. Inspired by afro-futurism (SUN-RA), exoteric architects and the brutalist movement, this space serves as a dynamic hub for creatives to celebrate art, fashion, cuisine, and culture.

The visual identity is rooted in the ideology of a new language, a new form of communication from afar. Come gather on the Mothership and bask in our creative glow.

NAKAMURA.KE

Created by Ami Sueki of Zoo as Zoo, Nakamura.ke is the world’s first glow-in-the-dark pop-up ramen shop, blending storytelling, art, and Japanese folklore into an immersive dinner-theater experience. Guests enjoy bioluminescent ramen served by mythical yokai in an enchanting underworld setting.

In collaboration with Zoo as Zoo, we crafted two experiences: a 50-page AR-enabled zine featuring the menu and program, and a set of three interactive 5-foot portraits of the wait staff for diners to engage with.

Designed at Huge with Derek Fridman, Sunny Lee

THE OBAMA FOUNDATION

44th president Barack Obama, a transformative leader, left a lasting impact on american politics and founded a global platform to empower and connect changemakers.
COMING SOON, Designed at Work&Co. with Casey Sheehan, Aleks Gryzcon, Kyra Price, Renata Venturini

KRESUS

Kresus is a next-generation digital wallet that captures and holds collectibles and branded rewards while providing a safe, user-friendly hub for your online identity. We created the brand identity and experience framework to establish its unique presence and ensure a simple user experience.


Designed at Work&Co with Derek Fridman, Antoine Vidal, Filipe Guth

EARLY MAJORITYVisual Identity, UX/UI, Creative Code

2022

Early Majority creates gear for getting outside, championing gender equality in a category that has often overlooked women’s perspectives. By joining their brand community, members gain access to tools for living a life fueled by adventure, art, and activism. I partnered with their team to create the digital member badge brand through marketing initiatives and Web3 projects.



Designed with Stefan Kjartansson, Elise Mattingly, and Joy Howard

TAEKUS


Taekus is a next-generation travel rewards card designed to elevate the travel experience, rooted in the concept of prismatic light and the fleeting beauty of moments in the sky. Capturing the wonder and inspiration of every journey, the brand reflects an innovative and aspirational ethos. As a consultant and design director, I helped craft the story, brand identity, and experience framework to shape this vision.

BACKLOT


Backlot is was a new streaming service that prioritizes creators and curates consistently high-quality content you can count on.

BOLD HONEY, 2020

Creative Direction

Founded by actress Priah Ferguson, Bold Honey is a creative company that amplifies the voices, narratives, and artistic merits of young women and girls of color by centering their talents for storytelling.



COMING SOON. Lettering maskhead by Margot Lévêque

VEN SPACE, 2024Visual Identity

Ven. Space is a luxury menswear boutique located in Brooklyn, NY


COMING SOON