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.
The Most Expensive Design Mistake Is Starting Without a Plan.
Introducing the Design Audit
If you are not sure what you need, you are not alone. Most businesses aren’t. The Design Audit was built for you. A senior-level design and web evaluation that tells you exactly where to invest, what to fix, and what to leave alone. Before you spend a dollar in the wrong direction.
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.
Let AI Create Your Podcast
If you know anything about me, you know that I created two podcasts. The Shades Cahaba Oral History Project and Alabama Short Stories. Creating those podcasts took a lot of time and effort to write and record each episode. I would do a lot of research for each story…
Using Artificial Intelligence for Video
I am inundated with new ways AI can be used in my business and everyday life. I’m constantly trying to keep up with companies on the cutting edge of AI, offering innovations that can help me in various aspects of my life. It’s a firehose of information. Jeremy Caplan…
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…