Johnny Dawbarn
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Johnny is an expert when it comes to concept development and creating meaningful customer experiences. After spending almost a lifetime with Hallmark Cards as an Illustrator, Designer, Art Director, Creative Visual Strategist & Lead Innovation Specialist/Incubator in New Business Development, Johnny struck out on his own. In recent years, he’s worked with about 100 of the brands you know, including freelance work with Stumptown Coffee, Shaun White’s Air+Style, Lou & Grey, West Elm, SXSW, Starbucks, and Made in KC. Johnny is the owner of HITIDES Coffee and Collective EX in the Crossroads Arts District of Kansas City, which serves as Lei Away event headquarters. He is the lead creative designer behind the Lei Away brand, including the logo, merch, and the exclusive event mug.
