Savanna Shaw

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About Me

Hi, I am a Graphic Design student with a Marketing minor and hands-on experience in branding, digital media, and UI/UX design. I am Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, HTML, and CSS, with a proven ability to create engaging designs for newsletters, social media, event promotions, and rebranding initiatives. I am also a Strong communicator and collaborator, with a passion for delivering user-focused, visually compelling solutions.
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Education

Saginaw Valley State University

Anticipated: May 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
Minor: Marketing
Deans' List: 2022–2025
President's List: Winter 2025
GPA: 3.79

Istituto Lorenzo de’Medici 

August 2023–December 2023
Studied abroad for a semester in Florence, Italy, and took classes related to my degree while also immersing myself in the unique culture.

Work Experience

Graphic Design Specialist

Saginaw Valley State University | August 2024–Present
  • Designed and produced the monthly Provost’s Notes newsletter for campus-wide distribution, ensuring clear communication to faculty and staff across the university.
  • Created digital and print marketing materials—including flyers and social media graphics—that supported institutional events and initiatives.
  • Collaborated with University Communications to maintain visual consistency across multiple marketing channels, strengthening brand alignment.

Marketing and Design Specialist

Cardinal Solutions | November 2024–November 2025
  • Led a full rebranding initiative to increase awareness and student engagement, resulting in a cohesive and recognizable visual identity.
  • Conducted market research to inform messaging and design strategy, ensuring materials were student-centered and audience-appropriate.
  • Designed a new logo, brand assets, and social media templates that standardized marketing materials across platforms. 

UX/UI Designer

Saginaw Valley State University | August 2024–December 2024
  • Designed a mobile app concept for SVSU Health & Wellness using Figma and Illustrator to improve accessibility to student resources.
  • Developed low- and high-fidelity prototypes grounded in UI/UX best practices, enhancing usability and visual clarity.
  • Produced a comprehensive brand and UX booklet outlining design rationale and usability standards to support future development.

Website Designer

Saginaw Valley State University | August 2024–December 2024
  • Built a full multi-page website for a luxury ski resort using HTML and CSS, delivering a fully functional and responsive site.
  • Designed a cohesive brand identity—including typography, color palette, and layout system—to ensure consistent visual standards.
  • Implemented user-focused navigation and interactive elements to improve overall user experience and site usability.
  • Ensured accessibility and responsiveness across all pages, meeting modern web and usability standards.

Illustrator

Cardinal Solutions | July 2024–September 2024
  • Using Procreate on an iPad, over 30 illustrations were created for the Mridha International Institute of Peace and Happiness. In total, the book features over 100 drawings focused on peace and happiness in our ever-changing world. Two of these illustrations were showcased at the book’s gallery opening, alongside artwork from other contributing illustrators at the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum. 

Activities & Honors

University Art Gallery, SVSU

Exhibition | April 2025
  • Collaborated with peers to plan, curate, install, and promote a full gallery exhibition, contributing to successful public presentation and reception execution.

Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Festival

Volunteer | September 2024
  • Operated scheduled film screenings by managing playback timing and audio levels, ensuring accurate showtimes and a high-quality viewing experience for festival attendees.

Marshall M. Fredericks Museum

Exhibition | September 2024
  • Exhibited two illustrated works from a collaborative book project, participating in a public reception that recognized artistic contributions among featured artists.

Istituto Lorenzo de’Medici, Florence, Italy 

Study Abroad | August 2023–December 2023
  • Immersed in an international academic and cultural environment for three months, strengthening cross-cultural communication, professional relationship-building, and creative skills.