Graphic and Web Design Services
My approach to design is that it should give the end user room to breathe and allow the content to emerge at the viewer's own pace. In this sense, the design aim is often to recede, prioritizing content, usability, and speed over processor-heavy gimmicks and visual clutter. Design has a singular ability to connect with a target audience by communicating shared values, and I believe that the most compelling design follows a genuine alignment where function guides form.
Portfolio
My favorite work has been that which directs content in an impactful way and drives cost-effective results that show up on the business's bottom line. Below is a selection of some of those projects.
Book Design and Publication
Client: Self (@vabeachsunrises)
Date: December 2019
Category: Graphic Design, Publishing
Skills: book design · nature photography · social media management · copyediting · photo editing · graphic design · crowdfunding · publishing · Read More »
Book Design and Publication
Client: Barry Napoleon
Date: April 2017
Category: Graphic Design, Publishing
Skills: book design · copyediting · photo editing · graphic design · crowdfunding · publishing · Read More »
Website Development and Logo Design
Client: Aloha Turtle Tours
Date: June 2016
Category: Web Development, Logo Design
Skills: web design · search engine visibility · copywriting · photo editing · logo design Read More »
SEO Consulting
Client: Islandview Hawai’i
Date: May 2016
Category: Consulting
Skills: search engine visibility · Read More »
Web Page Improvements
Client: Atort Photography
Date: January 2016
Category: Web Development
Skills: web page design · HTML coding · photo editing · copyediting and copywriting · search engine visibility · Read More »
New Website Development
Client: Atort Photography
Date: December 2015
Category: Web development
Skills: ecommerce platform development · Shopify theme customization · photo editing · copywriting · Read More »
Retail Store and Yoga Class Photography
Client: Pitaiyo
Date: May 2015
Category: Photography
Skills: photography · art direction · photo editing · Read More »
Product Photography
Client: Sunrise Shells Hawaii
Date: March 2015
Category: Photography
Skills: photography · art direction · photo editing · Read More »
Website Redesign
Client: Sunset Suratt Surf Academy
Date: January 2015
Category: Web development
Skills: web design · WordPress theme customization · photo editing · copywriting · online booking integration · search engine visibility · Read More »
Outdoor Recreation Photography
Client: Paddlestroke SUP
Date: August 2014
Category: Photography
Skills: photography · photo editing · search engine visibility · Read More »
Website Redesign
Client: Pitaiyo
Date: May 2014
Category: Deb Development
Skills: web design · HTML coding · WordPress theme customization · online booking integration · search engine visibility · photo editing · graphic design · Read More »
New Website Development
Client: FXBG SUP
Date: April 2012
Category: Web Development
Skills: website design · HTML coding · copywriting · search engine visibility · Read More »
Retail Product Photography
Client: Potomac Paddlesports
Date: June 2010
Category: Photography
Skills: photography · art direction · web design · HTML coding · copywriting · search engine visibility · Read More »
Business Card Design
Client: Iconography
Date: July 2008
Category: Graphic Design
Skills: graphic design · identity · production · Read More »
Logo Redevelopment
Client: Jesus College Boat Club, University of Oxford
Date: March 2004
Category: Graphic Design
Skills: graphic design · identity · apparel production · Read More »
Services Provided
Most clients contact me seeking improvements to their existing website. The hidden issue behind this request is that their existing web marketing strategy is underperforming (or, in some cases, completely malfunctioning) and one to which a more globalized approach would be in order. What I do is provide a suite of solutions that communicates the business' purpose and services in a mindful, results-oriented style. These include:
- Website Development
- Technical Support
- Photography
- Videography
- Graphic Design
- Brand Identity
- Print Design and Production
- Marketing Consulting
- Social Media
- Website Maintenance (updates, backups, software repair)
- Search Engine Visibility/Optimization
- Digital Asset Management
- Training and Support
I also work closely with other developers and can provide consulting and project management services in app development and team-oriented design projects.
Availability
Updated May 2020 It's been a busy time with everyone trying to adjust to the changing retail market and get their businesses better positioned online. Still, I'd love to hear about what you're hoping to do. Let's talk.
Testimonials
When I started my business, it became very clear that the Internet was an essential resource that I would need to utilize in order to build my clientele. After a few bad experiences with web developers and rejecting an average of 3 solicitations from marketing firms each day, it became clear that finding the correct website developer wouldn't be easy. I was referred to Shawn Young through a friend and, after a few consultations, it seemed like I might have found my guy.
“Since day one, Shawn has been honest, diligent, transparent, and made my concerns his concerns. Through a budget-conscious approach, he helped me build a website that had more return on investment than anything I have ever purchased. In addition to being clean, functional, and informative, the website he developed had excellent search engine optimization. He was helpful during the developmental phase and maintained contact after we went live so we could make all the necessary adjustments until I was 100% pleased. After rolling out our new website in 2012, we tripled our revenue in a 3 year period.
“Shawn has been a pleasure to work with and I can honestly say he was a great teacher throughout the process. He played a crucial role in helping my dreams of becoming a charter fishing captain come true.”
Design Background
I began working in commercial art and design in 1990, while still in high school. Since that time, I've followed a diverse path, narrowing my focus in 2008, when I began to more formally take on clients. You can read more about my graphic design work history on my background page.