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Spoonbridge & Cherry, 2009, pastel and pencil drawing
Christy Johnson, redshoes26 design
Copyright 2010
redshoes26 design is a full-service creative resource for anything from
identity systems to greeting cards to custom wedding/event invitations
to brochures to fine art.
Owner Christy Johnson earned degrees in graphic design and
mass communications (photojournalism emphasis). A creative type
since she was a little kid, she works today with her computer and her
hands, in media such as collage, illustration, photography, pastel,
charcoal, graphite, pen and ink, needle and thread, and anything
else that strikes her fancy at the moment.
Online
Etsy: redshoes26design.etsy.com
MNartists.org: mnartists.org/Christy_Johnson
Mpls.St.Paul Weddings: five of my escort card designs are featured
in the January 2008 issue
In stores
2105 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis 55405
501 First Avenue NE, Minneapolis 55413
CorAzoN (two locations)
1026 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis 55415
4646 East Lake Street, Minneapolis 55406
213 Washington Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
1700 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
24 West 7th Place, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102
In galleries
Past:
February - June 2010 Minnesota Institute of Arts' Foot in the Door 4 exhibition
July 2010 the AZ Gallery
Who Will Guard The Door?, 2009, mixed-media shadowbox
Christy Johnson, redshoes26 design
Copyright 2010
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Christy Johnson at the Science Museum of Minnesota:
RACE: Are We So Different?
I co-designed this 6,000-square-foot exhibition in 2006. It has been traveling
the U.S. since early 2007. Here are a couple websites that show some
of my designs:
RACE at the Science Museum of Minnesota
American Anthropological Association's website on RACE
Disease Detectives
I was the lone designer and illustrator for this 1,500-square-foot exhibition,
which opened at SMM in 2008 and is now traveling the U.S. This website,
designed by a former coworker, uses my illustrations, color palette, fonts,
and overall design theme:
Disease Detectives at the Science Museum of Minnesota
The Dead Sea Scrolls: Words That Changed The World
The largest exhibition ever put on by SMM is The Dead Sea Scrolls:
Words That Changed The World. Combined with The Saint John's Bible
exhibition, it totals about 15,000 square feet. I'm the lead designer on The
Dead Sea Scrolls, and created the design template for The Saint John's Bible.
Both opened at SMM in March 2010 and will run through October of this year.
My team at SMM joined forces with the Israel Antiquities Authority to create
an amazing exhibition. Here's the website, designed by a coworker, that shows
my logo and some of the design elements I created for the exhibition:
The Dead Sea Scrolls at the Science Museum of Minnesota
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Detroit, 2010, collage
Christy Johnson, redshoes26 design
Copyright 2010
What are others saying about Christy Johnson?
"Thank you so much for all of your lovely artwork. I love the straightforward
sweetness of your cards, and the small framed pieces are so fresh and bright.
Thank you for all of your talent. We enjoy having your art at CorAzoN."
--Susan Zdon, co-owner of CorAzoN, Minneapolis, MN
"When I asked Christy to design the invitations for my wedding, I didn't
have much of an idea of what I wanted. In fact, the way the invitations
looked was pretty low on my priority list. After our initial consultation
about colors and the style of my wedding, Christy came back with the
most amazing and unique invitation suite I have seen. Invitations went
from inconsequential to a template for the design and feel of my entire
wedding. Christy sent me individual files of her gorgeous drawings to use
for programs and favor bags, recommended a printer, and was communicative
and helpful throughout the whole process. She was a joy to work with and
I continue to recommend her to every bride I meet."
--Sarah Asp Olson, Statesboro, GA
"Christy is an amazingly talented graphic designer and artist. She designed
my business cards as well as the invitations, table cards, place cards, programs,
and thank-you cards for my wedding. She is flexible with schedules and very
easy to work with. She does an exceptional job of providing the results that the
client envisioned."
--Julie Westbrock Healy, Richfield, MN
"I absolutely loved working with Christy because she is friendly, is easy to contact
and meet with, and has the best and most original ideas that I have ever seen.
She designed our wedding invitations, RSVP cards, groom's dinner invitations,
map/directons cards, itineraries, programs, and thank-you postcards. Christy was
very in tune with our needs: she always showed us what she was thinking and asked
if it is what we wanted. Everything was done in a timely manner and we always
felt at ease knowing that things were in good hands. The price was very reasonable;
she stuck within our budget. We had so many people tell us that our invites and
programs were 'the best they had ever seen.' They loved the design and thought
the colors were very original."
--Stacey Sheetz, St. Cloud, MN
"Christy created the branding design and collateral for my firm, Caliber Partners.
She was simply delightful to work with and was very knowledgeable. She expertly
guided me through the design process to create a brand and collateral that are
absolutely perfect. I receive compliments and positive feedback on my brand
continuously. Christy provided excellent service--she delivered not only the design,
but acted on my behalf to secure the best rates and products from her partners
in the printing community, which saved me a great deal of time and effort. I will
continue to work with Christy as my business grows, and I highly recommend
her work and professionalism."
--Kim Meek, Eden Prairie, MN