I’m Shawnna Gallagher—a creative leader and visual storyteller with a passion for color and typography. I am fluent in building visual systems that inspire, inform, and connect.
I don’t just make things pretty—I dress them for success.
With decades of experience designing across digital, print, and environmental formats, I’ve helped brands translate complex ideas into vibrant, color-driven narratives that resonate globally. I bring expertise in brand identity, typography, and color theory, paired with hands-on skills in developing high-performing campaign assets for social media, web, product launches, trend reports, and event experiences. Known for evolving brand systems while honoring their heritage, I thrive on the intersection of art, science, and culture.
Case Studies
Designed comprehensive print & digital collateral for Behavioral Health Business’s Autism Investor Summit, unifying event branding and boosting attendee engagement.
Created survey eBook—with custom Chartwell-font data visualizations—and built the lead-generation landing page and cross-channel email/social marketing, driving a significant uptick in qualified download conversions.
Led the end-to-end redesign and annual management of the Senior Housing News awards site using Figma—earning a DotComm Gold Award in 2023 and boosting entries by 25% year-over-year
Conceptualized and produced the Executives to Watch series—developing bespoke eBooks, landing pages, and weekly social features—that elevated sponsor visibility and generated targeted leads across multiple healthcare verticals.
I'm a designer with an artistic soul and a passion for creative problem-solving. With two decades of experience in digital development, branding, layout design, and project management, I bring a strategic mindset, a sharp eye for detail, and an enthusiasm for learning that keeps my skills evolving. My wide-ranging expertise enables me to be adaptable across multiple areas of marketing and design.
On a personal note, I’m a nature-lover and a longtime Midwesterner. After growing up in southern Ohio, I spent time in San Francisco before landing in Chicago, where I’ve lived for the past 18 years. These days, I live just outside the city on a scenic farm property—an ideal setting for my creative energy and love of photography.
Professionally, I’ve worked remotely for a total of eight years, though hybrid flexibility has always been part of my career. I am an independent, self-motivated thinker who thrives in off-site roles, but I equally value collaboration, whether leading a team or contributing as a team member. The shift to remote work has shown that we can stay connected and creative from anywhere, and for me, it’s the perfect balance.
About Me | Shawnna Gallagher
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