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.

Using ChatGPT to write my emails

Using ChatGPT to write my emails

TL;DR: I used an AI bot to write an email to potential customers, and here are examples I was given. It’s the beginning of the new year, and now is a great time to reach out to clients and potential clients to let them know that you are still here and ready to help…

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Inbox overwhelmed

Your new year, two minutes at a time

It’s the new year and a time for optimism! This year we will get into shape and lose a little weight. We will learn a new skill and finish that home improvement project that has been languishing for the past few years. We will make our life better and with less…

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Your working environment doesn’t sound so good

Your working environment doesn’t sound so good

Where I work and the environment surrounding me is crucial to my productivity. I have worked alone for the past decade, and I can adjust my environment to the task at hand. Most of the time, when I am creating, I work in silence. As I write this, not a song is…

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