I am Shawnna Gallagher, a creative designer with 20 years of experience.

I want to show you what I’m capable of, and where I thrive.
Please review my carousel of skills illustrated below and visit my portfolio to see my most noteworthy accomplishments.

  • Redesign It.

    Creative website redesign requires ingenuity and artistic planning to tell a unique story that will inspire return viewers.

  • Illustrate It.

    The human attention span is 8 seconds. An infographic creates visual interest and illustrates ideas in a format that makes viewers linger, longer.

  • Promote it.

    I love creating advertising campaigns. The theme is driven by it’s creative efforts in in all areas of web, print, email and social.

  • Advertise it.

    Businesses are supported by advertiser content. I have experience managing advertiser content, incl: Google Ad Manager, Data Studio, Passendo Email Server & the statistics advertisers require.

  • Package It.

    For the consumer, packaging is all about usability. It is the job of the designer to weave creativity with functionality. The process takes innovation and precise attention to detail.

  • Organize It.

    Events require a continuity of design. To stage it, promote it, & display it. A single theme is interwoven into every element incl: signage, promotions, presentations and attendee swag.

  • Peoples Bank Logo Redesign

    Brand It.

    It all begins with an idea. Logo designs require a uniquely creative representation of the organization necessary to establish a brand successfully.

  • Manage It.

    With experience eventually comes management of a design team. I currently manage a team of 3. Through the training I received + the knowledge I’ve learned since has vastly improved my own design skills.

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About Me | Shawnna Gallagher

I am artistic by nature. Creative problem-solving is where I thrive. I would define myself as an enthusiastic, creative graphic/web designer with strategic problem-solving skills, impeccable attention to detail and nearly two decades of experience in digital development, branding, layout design and project management. My skill set is wide and my love for learning new skills make me adaptable to multiple facets of marketing and design.

On a personal note, I’m a nature-lover. I relocated from southern Ohio to San Francisco then finally to Chicago, where I have been for the last 18 years. Upon first moving to Chicago, I lived in the city and enjoyed an atmosphere that was the opposite of the rural community where I grew up. I eventually migrated west of the city and back to my small town community roots. I now live an hour from the city on a beautiful farm property where I’m constantly surrounded by natural beauty. Add to that my love of photography, making my home the perfect setting for me to thrive creatively.

I have worked in a fully remote setting for the last two years though I have always worked in a hybrid-type fashion with every role I have had. I am an independent thinker with a work ethic that allows me to work effectively off-site. But, I also love being a part of a collaborative team, whether as a manager or just a member. After Covid, I think the professional world has adapted to remote working while still fostering an effective team environment. This is the best of both worlds for me.

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