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.
The Importance of Catching Typos: A Cautionary Tale
I often tell people that I’m not a bad speller; I’m just a bad typer. And it’s true; I create more typos when I type than write by hand. I bet you are the same way. We get in a rush and start pounding away at the keyboard. If we’re in a hurry, we likely won’t take…
How podcasting increased my book design business
I don’t make any money from my podcast. I have had the occasional listener send me a tip by PayPal, or they buy one of my books online, but I really don’t make any money doing it. And that’s the way it was supposed to be. When people ask why I put the time and effort…
I wrote a second book from my second podcast
In an earlier blog post, I told the story about creating the Shades Cahaba Oral History Podcast. I turned it into a book when we all had to quarantine due to Covid-19. I had so much fun doing it I did it again—the book part, not the quarantine. I mentioned that I was…