Dedicated to a lifetime pursuit of glamourous style through design, Ceci Johnson has built a powerhouse atelier and, with her impressive background in fine arts and graphic design, single-handedly transformed the art of inviting and branding.
A CREATIVE POWERHOUSE
Ceci’s design agency, Ceci New York, is globally regarded as the leader in luxury invitation design. Ceci herself has been widely recognized as the founder of “Couture Invitation Design.” Her fashion-forward style and sophisticated aesthetic have lead her to be named by Tory Burch as a “Woman to Watch”and called by Anna Wintour of Vogue magazine, “a favorite designer.” WeTV named Ceci Johnson as their network's Invitation Innovator and Expert and Harper's Bazaar crowned Ceci an "invitation Idol".
FOLLOW CECI ON INSTAGRAMBorn and raised in Southern California, the arts weren’t just hobbies for Ceci – they were a way of life. Growing up the daughter of a small business owner, Ceci’s entrepreneurial spirit was sparked at an early age. Many of the valuable business lessons Ceci has put into practice were learned while growing up listening to her father in his office.
Ceci received her degree in Art & Design at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and as a senior was featured on the cover of Communication Arts Magazine and named one of the top ten young artists in the nation – a rare honor, let alone for a student! Post graduation, Ceci moved from San Diego to New York City for a role as creative director with a leading design agency. It was at that NYC agency and with an invitation she created for a coworker’s wedding, that the Ceci New York story began.
In 2004, armed with a fierce desire to disrupt an industry not offering true “couture” designed invitations, Ceci established her eponymous New York agency. Ceci New York has since won numerous design awards from around the globe and now designs for international luxury brands, celebrities, rock stars, artists, royalty, dignitaries, presidents, titans of industry and design savvy clients around the world. Her corporate client list includes “The Emmy’s,” global fashion houses, Baccarat, Perrier Jouet, Patek Philippe and leading international resorts to name just a few.
Ceci is also a highly sought-after speaker on branding, design and entrepreneurship for women in business. She travels around the world speaking to luxury symposiums, conferences and to prominent companies such as Goldman Sachs and Adobe in the USA, India, Africa and across the continent of Europe.
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GIVING BACK
After years of focusing on her own business and brand, Ceci has been able to use her unique skills and the creative power of Ceci New York to give back to causes close to her heart. At the center of Ceci New York’s philanthropic efforts is their partnership with The Birthday Party Project, a non-profit dedicated to bringing joy to homeless children through the magic of birthdays.
CECI ON HER ROLES
The creative process I navigate for each client and collection is truly the heartbeat of my business and what sets it apart. It’s when ideas and innovations meet and where the endless possibilities come to life!
I have grown along with my business, and becoming a mother has allowed me to create more leadership opportunities for others. My family constantly pushes me to work smarter, not harder.
I thought success looked like a straight line that only went up. In reality, it looks more like a roller coaster, complete with ups, downs and wild curves. Be prepared to weather the ride and keep standing strong through it all. No matter what.
I design not only for beauty, but also for success. Helping fellow entrepreneurs escape their business ruts and watching their dreams grow as a result of our work is the ultimate joy.
APPEARANCES & TALKS
Ceci Johnson travels the globe speaking to fellow designers, women in business, wedding industry professionals and other entrepreneurial groups. She presents on a number of topics ranging from her own inspirational creative journey, to how to run a profitable, sustainable business while maintaining a work/life balance and successfully branding your company.
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April 29th to May 2nd, 2024
IADWP (International Association of Destination Wedding Professionals) is an organization helping to educate Travel Agents and Wedding Planners that specialize in Romance Travel.
Cartagena, Colombia
April 2nd to 6th, 2024
RSVP is an exclusive membership community for Vivacious, Growing, Luxury Wedding and & Party Professionals.
Istanbul,Turkey
March 2nd to 5th, 2020
Engage!20 Dubai is aimed towards those in the global luxury event industry, with speakers and attendees joining us from around the world
Dubai, UAE
January 28th to 30th, 2020
THE EVENT XPERIENCE AFRICA (TEXA) is an annual conference geared towards equipping an ever growing audience of event entrepreneurs with the right tools needed to thrive in the industry.
Lagos, Nigeria
Bibi Hayat Masterclass
A masterclass conference in Kuwait City, Kuwait for the event industry featuring a panel of globally renown speakers! We will focus on learning the intricacies of the events and design industry. Our class is open to Wedding Designers & Coordinators, Florists, Graphic Designers, Stylists and design aficionados..
Kuwait City, Kuwait
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Ceci Johnson travels the world speaking to audiences from Moscow to India and on topics ranging from branding to the creative process and running a business. If you are interested in having Ceci present at your event we would love to hear from you!