Hi, I'm Shawna.

With a focus on impact and a passion for creativity, I am a UX Designer and Writer with a diverse background in research, journalism, non-profit marketing, and digital content management. Additionally, my experience in advocacy and case management has refined my ability to be a compassionate and empathetic champion for users.

UX Design + Writing

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MedicBuddy Mobile App:
A Case Study

Read a case study on the design of MedicBuddy, a mobile application developed at SMU.

See Mobile App Case Study

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Spacee, Inc. + Harry Potter: A Trade Show Concept

See how our team at SMU made reading magical with Harry Potter + Spacee's HoverTouch tech.

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CCD Website + Blog Redesign:
A Case Study

Browse through a case study of the website and blog redesign project I completed at this nonprofit.

CCD Photography:
An In-depth Case Study

Looking through an ethnographic research lens, view my case study about photographing people with dignity for marketing campaigns.

See Impact Photos

Photojournalists + Trauma:
A Research Project

Read through my in-depth interviews with trauma survivors and survey-based research I conducted for graduate school.

Lack of Mental Health Care:
An Investigative Report

Read this investigative report I wrote with a team of grad students investigating mental health care on Indiana campuses.

Writing + Content Management

Writing Samples

Find out more about my process for website writing.

Content Audits & Solutions

This section involves past content audits in a case study format.

Special Projects

See my projects in nonprofit marketing for digital and print.

Photography

In Studio Photoshoot for Fashion Concept

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Bridal Portrait in Studio

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Galos Cheesecake Food Styling for M Magazine

Shoes for In-Studio Photo Shoot

Ball State Football Game - On The Field

Football Team before the game at Ball State University Navy vs. Army

BSU Football Game - On the Field - ARMY vs NAVY

Fashion Shoot in Chicago Escalator

Beauty and the Beast at Ball State University

Peony & Rosary

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Soro Portrait Series

Soro Portraits

M Magazine photoshoot for Olive Burger

Vera Mae's Bistro Food Photography

Vera Mae's Bistro

Blueberry Souffle Vera Mae's Bistro - Food Photography

In Studio Photoshoot for Fashion Concept

Lowery's Candies Photoshoot for M Magazine

In Studio Photoshoot for Fashion Concept

In Studio Photoshoot for Fashion Concept

M Magazine cover with Vera Mae's Bistro Food Styling Photography

In Studio Photoshoot for Fashion Concept

Hand-Tied Memories Feature

In Studio Photoshoot for Fashion Concept

Hand Tied Memories Bouquet

In Studio Photoshoot for Fashion Concept

Maternity Portrait

Lamb, blueberry salad at Vera Mae's Bistro photoshoot - Food Photography

Blueberry Souffle Vera Mae's Bistro - Food Photography

Hand-Tied Memories Feature