Graphic Design for Clear, Effective Communication
I’m Shawn Wright, a Birmingham-based graphic designer supporting organizations across Alabama and the Southeast with branding, print, and WordPress web design.
I bring decades of experience, a straightforward process, and a steady, reliable approach to design.
Design Services
I work with organizations that need clear, reliable graphic design support, whether for a single project or ongoing needs.
Print Design and long form publications
built for clarity and real-world use.
Branding & identity systems
that support consistency across print and digital.
WordPress websites
designed for structured content and ongoing updates.
Collaborative design support
that integrates into existing workflows.
Selected Work
A selection of recent projects across branding, print, and web design.
Clients & Organizations
Broad Experience, Focused Work
I’ve worked with a wide range of organizations, from small teams to large institutions, on projects that require clarity, consistency, and long-term usefulness. While much of my work has been in higher education, healthcare, professional services, and mission-driven organizations, I regularly collaborate with clients across many industries.
Design with Purpose
Many of the projects I take on involve organizing complex information and presenting it in a way that’s easy to understand and use. My focus is on design that supports real communication—materials that hold up in real-world environments, across formats and audiences.
Flexible, Reliable Design Support
I’m comfortable stepping in at any point in a project, whether helping shape direction early or providing steady design support through production. Clients often rely on me for consistency, follow-through, and clear thinking as projects move forward.
Writing & Insights
Writing on graphic design, communication, process, and occasional reflections from years of professional practice.
In praise of the Williams-Sonoma dish towel
When my wife and I married over 13 years ago we made sure to have a gift registry at Williams-Sonoma. Among the gifts we received were,what seemed to me at the time, some of the most expensive dish towels known to man. Not sure if the cost reflected the quality or the…
Make a good online impression by asking “Are You A Good Neighbor?”
In one of Chris Brogan’s latestest email newsletter he asks “Are You A Good Neighbor?” It is all about the sharing of other people’s content. Too often people will take content and repost it as their own. More than likely they don’t mean to be malicious, they just…
A SMART goal will deliver success
I was taking a training and at the end they assigned homework. They asked me to develop and write out my goal that related to the program. It specifically asked me to develop a SMART goal. If you are not familiar with this mnemonic it stands for: S – Specific M…