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.
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…
How I turned my podcast into a book
On September 6, 2019, I published the first episode of my podcast, the Shades Cahaba Oral History Project. It was a conversation with the current Shades Cahaba Elementary School Principal, where we talked about the start of the school, former principals, and what…