Professional design

Creative strategies for successful results

814 Inc. specializes in bridging the gap between a client's message and the audience they wish to communicate with. Whether it is a complete brand identity package or a quick turnaround on a marketing piece, 814 Inc. is capable of providing solutions for a broad range of design and marketing needs. 814 Inc. approaches each project with the philosophy of delivering a unique and customized solution that is professional, affordable and fulfill the client's objectives.

814 Inc. provides various design and marketing services to fit the needs of individuals, companies or non-profit organizations. Specialties include printed and online communication tools such as brochures, publications, business cards and stationary systems, signage, advertising, logo design, website development, social media integration and management, and e-mail marketing. Having worked with numerous clients in a variety of fields, 814 Inc. has developed efficient methods of completing projects on time and within budget. 814 Inc. is dedicated to building strong relationships and delivering quality design and marketing solutions.

Meet the founder/creative director

Mike Johnson
Mike is a high energy, results-driven professional with direct marketing, sales and graphic design skills. He has extensive hands on experience with direct business to consumer and business to business sales, direct response marketing, branding, print and online advertising, online media and social networks, project management and new business development.

Mike attended the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) where he received his bachelors in Visual Arts with an emphasis in Graphic Design. While attending UNC, Mike created numerous projects for the University including developing the annual Jazz Festival magazine while expanding the magazine from 8 pages and 5 advertisers to over 40 pages and more than 20 advertisers in the first year. Mike also managed a team of graphic designers as the Creative Services Director for the campus newspaper.

After graduating Mike spent three years working as a production designer and sales executive for Boulder Publishing. At Boulder Publishing Mike produced a variety of advertising campaigns for local and national clients. As a sales executive, Mike worked with local and national accounts managing and allocating advertising budgets for print and online media.

Mike left Boulder Publishing to operate 814 Inc. full time in 2008 and says all of his past experiences and the wonderful people he has worked with attributed to the success of 814 Inc. today.