Consider me a stylist for your business
From process to final product, my goal is to cut out the clutter and build a brand that changes everything.
I’m Shannon & I’m a dreamer too.
Hi! I’m Shannon Gallaher, founder and designer at City & Sea Creative. I know the feeling— that gravitational pull towards your calling. It’s nagging and relentless, a little scary, but mostly exhilarating. I’ve been there, and there’s no better feeling than seeing it all come to life. I want to help make that possible for you. My calling is helping small business owners, founders, and creators launch or revamp their brand with intentional, strategic, and authentic design.
MOM OF TWO, BOY & A GIRL
STARTED THIS BUSINESS AT 20 WKS PREGGO
I PAINT ABSTRACTS FOR FUN
SELF TAUGHT DESIGNER & ILLUSTRATOR
DEGREE IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Not Just Another Design Studio
Hand-crafted brands
You’ll always receive a fully custom and authentic brand, even hand-drawn elements and patterns. This ensures that there’s no other brand like yours in the world.
It’s all about you
I will become an expert in your goals, audience, and competitors so I can make informed design decisions that will resonate with your ideal client or customer, and convert them into loyal brand advocates.
Let’s go steady
I don’t have to stop at branding and web design. In fact, I’d love the opportunity to help you further develop your brand by applying it to various marketing materials and print collateral.
Industries I’ve worked with:
Photography
Financial Services
Makeup Artistry
Holistic Health
Podcasts & Media
Fine Art
Interior Design
Talent Acquisition
Real Estate
Travel
Jewelry
My background with design is a bit unconventional. That’s because I started my career as a marketer, wearing many hats. In the early days, I helped brands develop their social media marketing and email strategy, and supported that strategy with design work. Over the years, I added digital advertising, branding, and packaging design to my roster of skills.
All that to say, my design skill is backed with in-depth marketing knowledge. I know exactly how to help your website, ads and emails convert. I know what your target audience wants to hear and see from you and how to tell your story in a way that resonates with them. Beautiful design is the end game, but it’s just the tip of the iceberg.
My Background
Strategy first, always.
Every design and copywriting decision we make is data-backed and strategic.
A tailored fit for all
Each brand is as unique as a thumbprint. Their brand strategies should be too.
We’re not “just doing business.” We’re shaping and impacting the lives of people.
People-centered approach
Mission
To empower founders, business owners and creators to take the leap and launch the brand they’ve been dreaming of with confidence through intentional, strategy-backed design.
Vision
A world that’s less templatized and more authentic, where designers are respected strategists and professionals can change the world on their own terms.