Welcome, lovely!
Designed by Shea is the Atlanta-based illustration and design studio of Shea O’Connor, focusing on making every day sparkly.
Who is Shea?
Shea is the big brain and big hair behind Designed by Shea. She started Designed by Shea in 2015 as a way to share her own unique illustration style and bring more joy & color into the world.
She’s collaborated with clients like Simon & Schuster, Zenni Optical, Erstwilder and Starbucks. Armed with a BFA in Graphic Design and 10+ years in the creative industry, Shea delivers polished, precise and punctual work while maintaining a fresh, fun and whimsical style.
Care to collaborate?
Please send your freelance inquiries, ideas, and project briefs over via email to: hello@designedbyshea.com.
Offerings
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Illustration
Making unique, customized illustrations for your project.
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Content Creation
Creating a fresh, colorful take on your show, product or experience via social media.
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Art Licensing
Using Designed by Shea’s designs on your products and building a licensing partnership.
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Logo Design & Branding
Crafting bespoke brands for lovely humans, and building more than just a logo.
Diversity and inclusivity are top priorities for Designed by Shea, and the designs weave together a vintage style with modern values.
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It brightens my day to see my art grace your space. From art prints to stationery to stickers (and more), there’s something sparkly for all.
Client Words
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Hire Shea. She is an Art Director’s best friend. Her illustrations and imagination are exquisite. She is responsive, enthusiastic, receptive to feedback, and never misses a deadline. Actually, on second thought, don’t hire her—I need to make sure she’s available next time I need her!”
Aaron Petrovich, Production Manager, Akashic Books
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Shea was an absolute delight to work with! I was very lucky to be able to order one of her gorgeous portraits of my new little family and I was over the moon when I received the portrait back. I cannot recommend her enough!!!
Cat V.
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Shea’s gorgeous vintage style immediately caught my attention while I was researching artists for this book. Throughout the whole project, she was communicative and took great care in making sure her illustrations were accurate to the time period. I can’t speak highly enough about her well-organized and layered files. Working with Shea felt like a true collaborative process and I look forward to partnering with her again.
Gabrielle Chang, Art Director, Simon & Schuster
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I am still over the moon excited with how beautifully this turned out! Shea is such a talented artist and she was a pleasure to work with during this commission! She listened to my notes and was truly able to capture my spirit in this piece. I love it!
Melissa A.
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The absolute best to work with. She listens to what you want and the illustrations are BEYOND! I'm in love with my portrait and I've gotten so many compliments on it. If you're thinking of getting a portrait done by Shea, just DO IT! You won't be disappointed.
Gabby M.
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Shea was fabulous! So talented and so thoughtful to work with. I could not be happier with my drawing!
Maddie J.
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My commissioned portrait turned out perfect! Shea listened to all of my suggestions and quickly made any changes I asked for. She was so great to work with and I would happily buy more commissions in the future!
Noelle S.
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