Graphic Designer & Illustrator — Upstate New York

Mod Johnny

Design that’s as friendly as you are. Logos, illustrations, and brand work built for small businesses and nonprofits across Syracuse, Buffalo, Albany, and everywhere in between.

Colorful illustration work spread across a design desk
Upstate NY
Based + Remote
Why Mod Johnny?

Design that works as hard as you do

Small businesses and nonprofits across New York deserve design that’s bold, clear, and actually fun to look at. That’s the whole deal here. No corporate stiffness, no cookie-cutter templates.

Whether you’re in Syracuse, Buffalo, or Albany, or you’re a remote team anywhere in the state, I’ll get you visuals that make people stop and pay attention.

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What I Do

Design for every stage of your brand

From the first rough sketch to fully finished product, I’ve got the imagination and experience your business design needs.

Logo Design

A unique and bespoke mark that’s yours and only yours.

Illustration

Custom art that gives your brand a real personality.

Poster & Flyer Design

Print pieces that actually get picked up and read.

Signage

Indoor or outdoor that shows your face to the world.

Recent Work

A few favorites

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Colorful logo design project for a local distillery

Middle Finger Distillery

Logo Design & Brand Identity

Illustration for a music event poster

Fairport SteelRail Revical

Illustration & Poster Design

Bold retail signage design for an Albany small business

Rubberform

Advertising & Marketing

Logo for pop band featuring members of The Cars and The Romantics

The Empty Hearts

Band Logo

Modern business logo design

3SOME Marketing

Logo Design & Branding

Hand drawn illustration combined with photo

One Hip Chic Optical

Rebrand & Retro Logo Design

The Person Behind the Pixels

Hi. I’m Johnny.

I’ve been drawing things for people since before I could spell “freelance.” These days I work with small businesses, nonprofits, and scrappy little corporations who need real design — not AI slop or bargain-bin templates.

Based in the great cold expanse of Upstate NY. Available everywhere worldwide.

Get to Know Me
Illustrator and graphic designer at work in their studio in Upstate New York
What People Say

Real words from real clients

★★★★★

“Johnny nailed our brand in the first round. We’d been trying to explain our vibe to designers for two years. He just got it.”

Maria T.
Owner, Eastside Eatery — Syracuse, NY
★★★★★

“Our new logo gets more comments than anything we’ve posted in years. Worth every penny and then some.”

David K.
Executive Director, Buffalo Arts Council
★★★★★

“Fast, friendly, and the work is genuinely fun. Our flyers actually get picked up now instead of ignored. Big upgrade.”

Priya S.
Marketing Lead, Albany Provisions

Ready to look like you mean business?

Tell me what you need. I’ll tell you what’s possible. No pressure, no jargon — just a quick conversation about your project.

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