Q&A with Shannon Hewlko, Creative Director

Dec 15

Earlier this year I did a Q&A with Marni Edelhart of CarpeDiFemme.

We cover how I got into graphic design, what the differences are between a graphic designer, art director and a creative director (I’m still not sure I got this part right). And finally what led me on the path to starting my own business.

Read the full interview here https://carpedifemme.com/

CarpeDiFemme offers inspiration and insight to help women build satisfying and meaningful careers. Each interview addresses the mentors, opportunities, happy accidents and inflection points that shaped the paths for successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and other leading ladies. Founder Marni Edelhart brings years of learning from her friends, colleagues and the brilliant women who speak at the conferences she produces to each conversation.

Shannon Hewlko

Shannon’s passion for design and the creative process was sparked while working abroad with the talented and inspiring team at Heatherwick Studio - a design architectural practice in London, England. Upon returning to Canada, Shannon embraced her interest and natural talent by studying at the Alberta College of Art and Design, where she graduated with a degree in Visual Communications and a double major in Advertising and Graphic Design.

Through her evolving roles at Trigger, CP Rail, Western Sky Creative and Anstice Communications, Shannon honed her ability to create compelling stories through visual design that not only complement communications’ tactics but elevate a brand’s essence. Shannon’s fun-loving, adventurous approach to her work, coupled with her drive for consistent project execution and cultivating cohesive brands, is unique, motivating and inspiring.

On a personal note, Shannon is an aspiring triathlete and there is no doubt that she passes those long hours biking, swimming and running by dreaming up ideas and developing strategies for her many projects. When she’s not training for her next triathlon, Shannon stays in shape by picking up mad dance skills from her two-year-old niece, Tootie, at their weekly dance off in her sister’s living room.

https://www.hewlko.com

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