interview with michael johnson of johnson banks on the role of graphic design
designboom sits down with the graphic designer and brand consultant to discuss his studio's biggest strength, and what is currently fueling his creative work.
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Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 2026 Tokyo Design Awards Season #2 deadline: october 15th, 2026 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 all competitions
Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
2026 Tokyo Design Awards Season #2 deadline: october 15th, 2026 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
