About
Creativity with purpose.
Design with direction.
I’m John Bruton: art director, graphic designer and creative strategist, and the founder of Bruton Creative. I help brands, entertainers and organizations tell their stories visually.
How the range shows up in the work
Editorial taught me pacing.
Comedy taught me timing.
Brand work taught me systems.
The web taught me to make the next step obvious.
The short version.
15+
Years in design and branding
100+
Clients through Bruton Creative
EBONY
Senior Graphic Designer
Where I've done the work.
Newsrooms, stages and studios, across editorial, entertainment and brand work.
Bruton Creative
Founder & Creative Director
EBONY
Senior Graphic Designer
Editorial, social and branded content, including Power 100, Juneteenth and HBCU Yard Fest
Accidental Comedy Club
Art Director & Co-Producer
Smell the Smoke Media
Senior Graphic Designer
Recognition.
2023
Charlene Truitt Nelson Award for Outstanding Website Design
2009
Ohio Hip Hop Award, Graphic Designer of the Year
Clients and collaborators.
From local startups to national platforms.
Let's make it happen.
Tell me about the project or partnership you have in mind.