SHONNA DOWERS
Art Director/Designer
Providence
Summary
Dynamic Art Director and Designer with over twenty years of diverse design experience complemented by strong business acumen. Skills were initially honed in national publishing and retail design, followed by the successful launch of a design firm focused on brand and print solutions. Proven expertise in client engagement and project management fosters robust relationships through effective communication and collaboration with consultants and contractors. Committed to delivering innovative design solutions that elevate brand identity and drive business success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Graphic Design Previous Clients
- VELA WINES
- TWELFTH NIGHT CENTRAL OTAGO, NZ Created identity for Twelfth Night Vineyard including logo design, brand collateral and label designs for a variety of wines.
- JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY PROVIDENCE, RI Designed brand collateral and brochures for JWU Corporate Campaign and Economic Impact. Cookbook design, created for First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! campaign, and to promote JWU’s Gold Standard for Food Safety Program. All projects required photography sourcing, photo alteration, collaborating and consulting with JWU administration.
- US SAILING BRISTOL, RI Membership Handbook brochure and brand collateral design.
- TWO TEN FOOTWEAR FOUNDATION WALTHAM, MA Developed brand identity, including national ads, newsletters, corporate reports and mail appeal collateral.
- DUNHAM FOOTWEAR (A DIVISION OF NEW BALANCE FOOTWEAR) BOSTON, MA Catalog design, advertising, marketing, trade-show and sales conference materials. Projects included photo editing & manipulation and collaboration with photographer.
- MION FOOTWEAR STRATHAM, NH Catalog design, merchandising, packaging design and national conference collateral.
- HARVARD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, CAMBRIDGE, MA National advertising ads and postcards for National Mentoring Month campaign.
- WARNER BOOKS
- BOOKSPAN PUBLISHING NEW YORK, NY Multiple book cover and book interior designs working directly with editors in a high-productive environment.
Founder + Partner
SurfaceMatter Design
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Specialized in design that integrates information, identity and user experience to create impactful spaces, branded environments and signage & way-finding. Worked collaboratively with clients within the corporate, educational, public, retail and institutional business sectors.
- HIGHLIGHTED PROJECTS INCLUDE
- MIT
- OPEN HOUSE UNDER THE DOME
- CELEBRATING A CENTURY OF MIT CAMBRIDGE, MA Designed multiple compelling various elements including logo design, signage, advertising, MBTA and MIT transportation graphics, event banners and signage & way-finding. Project managed and prioritized time-sensitive schedules, maintaining communication with MIT administration, facilities department and outside vendors.
- AN UNLIKELY STORY BOOKSTORE & CAFÉ PLAINFIELD, MA Project managed and designed original removable menu board systems, wall vinyls, signage and sourced paper goods for the café. Designed custom café tables using various sizes of vintage wood-block lettering.
- HAMILTON COLLEGE
- THEATRE AND STUDIO ARTS BUILDING CLINTON, NY Large-scale, custom etched wood wall graphics and interior signage design. Detailed, comprehensive communication with college facilities, administration and fabricators.
Education
BFA - Graphic Design
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI01-1995
Fine Art & Design Diploma - undefined
School of Visual Expression
Skills
- Brand development
- Color theory principles
- Brand identity design
- Digital photo enhancement
- Visual print layout design
- Brand advertising strategies
- Promotional material creation
- Exhibition design
- Marketing materials development
- Packaging design
- Signage design
- Text layout proficiency
- User-focused website design
Time management abilities
Effective communicator and public speaker
Brand management
Attention to detail
Adaptability and flexibility
Problem-solving aptitude
Excellent communication
Self motivation
Professionalism
Adaptability
Consulting
Timeline
Founder + Partner
SurfaceMatter Design
01.2014 - 01.2021
Freelance Graphic Design Previous Clients
Fine Art & Design Diploma - undefined
School of Visual Expression
BFA - Graphic Design
Rhode Island School of Design
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