Becca Shew
With a background in art history and over twenty years of design experience, Becca approaches projects from a printer’s perspective—creating clean, minimalist designs that work across screen and print. She orchestrates business operations at Shew Design, coordinating social media campaigns, managing timelines, and handling client communications with attention to both stated needs and unspoken expectations.
She brings a strong sense of color and texture to every project, working closely with Eric on design tasks. Clients value her ability to listen closely and translate needs into work that feels both practical and inspired.
Eric Shew
Eric approaches design as a fusion of visual and verbal thinking. With formal training in creative writing and over 20 years of design experience, he works to make every project as unique as the client behind it—always searching for elegant solutions that make complex ideas feel simple and accessible.
At Shew Design, Eric handles copywriting, illustration, and web development. His strength lies in listening to what clients are trying to accomplish, then crafting messages—visual and verbal—that connect with their audiences.
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what we do
branding and identities
We develop integrated brand systems that help your audience find, understand, and value your organization. A strong brand addresses color, typography, language, photography, illustrations, and more—creating consistency across every touchpoint.
- logo and tagline design
- print collateral
- brand strategy
- social media assets
website design and development
We build WordPress websites from the ground up to accomplish your specific goals. Through strategic writing, design, and database integration, we create sites that are easy to update and maintain. Multiple support options are available for the sites we create.
- Front and back end development (PHP, Javascript, CSS)
- Documentation to assist in managing and keeping site content fresh
See examples our websites here.
animation and video production
We create short videos featuring animation, interviews, and infographics designed for social media and web integration. Through scripting, storyboarding, and editing, we work efficiently with decision makers to tell stories in an elegant, economical way.
- Infographics-based videos
- Event promotions
- Public alerts and announcements
See examples of our videos here.
working with us
Shew Design 101
Logo design process
Branding & rebranding process
Video production process
Website development process
Why Shew Design
We specialize in marketing and graphic design. We create brands, websites, videos, and campaigns, and we do it from an interconnected perspective. Here’s what makes us what we are:
We’re committed to growing and adapting to help our clients grow.
Our business is nearly two decades old. Our work emerges from a lifelong commitment to our craft and our clients.
We’re on your team.
We want your project to succeed. We want you to succeed. We are on your team.
We’re focused on the big picture.
We strive to take the long view, creating solutions for you that will serve their purpose for months and years to come.
We have robust systems and processes so that we can focus on being creative for you.
Record keeping, archiving, billing—all administrative tasks have been honed from years of evolution through daily use. These efficiencies help our costs stay low and allow us to focus on being creative on your behalf.
what people say
Charles Luckmann
Writer, Editor
Flying Trout Press
Flying Trout Press came to Shew Design hoping to upgrade its pre-Cambrian website. A few dinosaurs were roaming through it. To be honest, we had a few fears, but Eric and Becca dispatched them with confidence. And along the way, we learned the difference between an “illustration” and a “logo.” In the end, our new website is beautiful—perfect for us! Thank you, Shew Design!
Amy Nelson
editor
Salish Current
We are delighted with the insight and expertise Shew Design brought to creating our new look and website. Becca and Eric adeptly translated the mission and purpose of our new nonprofit news organization into a visually attractive and reader-friendly site that dramatically enhances our ability to serve the community.
Elizabeth Boyle
owner
Elizabeth Boyle Consulting
Shew Design jumped in so beautifully, quick to catch on to what we wanted to make happen, and keeping pace with a hectic “we need this now” approach. There are many stakeholders engaged in this project and they are able to wrap their arms around all the insights and ideas. I’m so grateful for their expertise, attention to detail, project design, and their overall approach to working with our diverse group!
Maureen McCarthy
Manager of Community Relations and Marketing
Whatcom Transportation Authority
With Shew Design, we got a lot more than compelling, high-quality graphic design. They helped us create an effective strategy for reaching a hard-to-reach audience. We appreciate their critical thinking and creative approach.
