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.
Dare To Fail
Carpe Diem! Seize The Day What a great rallying cry on a Monday morning. What a great way to start your day or the beginning of your project. Yes! Today will be a success! The enemy of “seize the day” is procrastination. Soon after you you cry out "Carpe Diem"...
Taking notes in the shower
There are many ways that I take notes and put them into my trusted system. This could be a note in Omnifocus or a text file in a job folder for instance. Note apps that I use on my iPhone and iPad include, Drafts, Note2Self, Omnifocus, Simplenote and Evernote....
A missed opportunity or a blessing in disguise
Many years ago I was visiting New Orleans when I happened upon the Kaldi Coffee House just off Decatur Street and the French Market. As I stood in the doorway I had an epiphany. I wanted to own a coffee house. Kaldi had everything. It was located in a corner building...
Let's Talk About Your Project
Questions are always welcome. I’m happy to talk through a project with no obligation.
Shawn Wright is a graphic designer in Birmingham, Alabama. He loves print design, web design, and brand design. When he’s not designing for clients, he creates collage and mixed-media art—visit his studio online.
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