A field with tall grass and wildflowers under a partly cloudy sky.
Two black-and-white photos of a young woman with dark hair and bangs, one looking up with a thoughtful expression, and the other smiling with her head turned to the side, decorated with orange heart emojis along the lower photo.

Behind the scenes

Design With a Wink and a Wild Streak

For the quietly clever, the color-loving rule-breakers, and anyone still holding space for a little romance. Here, we blend artistic elegance with strategic intent to transform stories into visuals that connect and charm. We dream in color, think in layers, and design with care. Every detail is backed by purpose, every choice laced with charm because beauty means more when it’s backed by brains.

A person holding a glass of rosé wine in front of green leafy plants and white flowers.

“How can I describe my life to you? I think a lot, listen to music. I’m fond of flowers.”

Susan Sontag

View looking down at person standing on black and white checkered carpet, wearing black shoes, blue jeans, and leopard print coat, with a green chair nearby.
A woman with dark hair and a black leather jacket sitting at a table with pink and orange flowers, holding a cocktail glass, with a colorful floral backdrop.

Hi, I’m Shelby.

A multidisciplinary graphic designer who thrives across campaigns, digital design, and print, and who brings the same creative fluency to illustration and pattern work.

Strategy and storytelling shape everything I create, and I love layering in color, whimsy, and vintage charm when I can. The result is a body of work that’s smart, versatile, and quietly enchanting, with visuals that resonate both practically and emotionally.

My work is fueled by a love of great stories, a dash of whimsy, and the thrill of crafting beautiful, thoughtful things. I design with curiosity, empathy, and just the right amount of sparkle, creating work that feels surprising, delightful, and deeply considered. For me, design has always lived at the crossroads of all my favorite things: fine art, color, vintage ephemera, texture, fashion, and the magic of a perfectly curated moment.

Looking back to high school, when I offered unsolicited help to jazz up friends’ Myspace pages, it was clear this was where I belonged. That same thrill still drives me today, whether I’m building a brand identity, illustrating something one-of-a-kind, or dreaming up visuals that make people pause. My aim is to create work that doesn’t just catch the eye but lingers, resonating on a deeper level and leaving a lasting impression.

A Few of My Favorite Things

  • Drink of Choice * Whiskey sour

  • Music Genre * Misery to a danceable beat

  • Band Forever On Repeat * Arctic Monkeys

  • Perfect Evening Spent * At the movies

  • Parasocial Relationship * Alexa Chung

  • Hogwarts House * Soft Gryffindor

  • TV Show * Fleabag or It’s Always Sunny

  • Guilty Pleasure * 90 Day Fiancé

  • Wardrobe Staple * A really good jacket

  • Childhood Dream Job * Baker/Vet/Artist

  • Animal *Tiny owls

  • I Can’t Live Without * A camera of some kind

Black-and-white photo of a woman with dark hair and a dog with black and white fur, indoors with photos on the wall in the background.
A desk with a collection of books, a framed photograph of a woman, boarding passes, a pair of scissors, a keychain, a photograph holder, and various stationery and personal items such as pens, makeup, and a camera, arranged in a cluttered manner.
Pink starburst shape on a black background.

Let’s Be Friends
@shelbywarwood

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