Our Story
Built On Adaptation, Driven By Purpose
International Playing Field exists to help creators, artists, and businesses grow smarter — guided by a founder who knows exactly what it takes to adapt, overcome, and keep building.
Meet Joseph Johnson (Speezy OTB)
Joseph Johnson, known to many as Speezy OTB, is the founder of International Playing Field. In 2015, Joseph became completely blind — an event that could have closed doors, but instead became the catalyst for a career built on resourcefulness, creativity, and a deep understanding of what it means to navigate a world that wasn't built with accessibility in mind.
Rather than stepping back from music, marketing, and business, Joseph leaned further in — building skills in artist development, branding, and digital strategy using accessible technology, screen readers, and an unmatched work ethic. That journey gave him a perspective most agencies simply don't have: he doesn't just advocate for accessibility, he lives it every day.
Today, Joseph leads International Playing Field with a mission to help other creators, artists, and businesses grow — using the same strategic thinking, adaptability, and attention to detail that have defined his own path. Accessibility isn't a checkbox for IPF; it's a founding principle.
Why Accessibility Is Personal
Joseph has been completely blind since 2015. He builds and reviews every IPF deliverable — from websites to ad campaigns — with the lived experience of someone who relies on screen readers, keyboard navigation, and well-structured content every single day.
That's why accessibility shows up everywhere at IPF: in how we design client brands, how we build websites, and how we talk about inclusion as a growth strategy, not a compliance requirement.
Learn more about our accessibility commitment on the Accessibility page.
What Guides Us
Our Values
Resilience
Adversity doesn't have to be the end of a story — it can be the foundation for a stronger one. We bring that mindset to every client engagement.
Accessibility
Designing for everyone isn't an add-on feature, it's the standard we build to from day one — in our work, our website, and our process.
Authenticity
We help artists and businesses grow without losing what makes them distinct. Strategy should amplify your voice, not replace it.
Practical Innovation
We use AI and modern tools where they genuinely save time and create value — never as a gimmick.
Let's build something that grows with you.
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