Aloha — I'm Auntie Shell, a multidisciplinary designer & illustrator with 20 years of experience across publishing, branding, and web design.
I help authors, small businesses, and mission-driven brands bring their ideas to life through editorial design, illustration, branding, and high-functioning websites. Whether you need an editorial layout, a full branding suite, or a complete website build — I can handle the entire process from concept to launch.
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Brand Identity & Packaging
Logos
Branding Systems
Packaging
Marketing Materials
Illustration & Editorial Design
Book design
Children’s Books
Editorial Layout
Custom Art
Web Design & Business Support
Websites
E-commerce setups
Grant Writing
Digital Content
Featured Work
More About Auntie Shell
Mad Skills
Expertise: Graphic design, branding, illustration, web design, and grant writing.
Tools: Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere), Squarespace/Wix and a brain wired for creative problem-solving.
Focus Areas: Storytelling, culture-centered design, and helping mission-driven brands look cute and classy.
OtherThings
Currently Seeking: Freelance collaborations, long-term creative partnerships, and community-centered design opportunities.
Creative Projects: Developing book + art projects exploring lesbian identity and cultural storytelling.
Fun Facts: Maui-based, travel-obsessed, vegetarian food lover, cat lady, and lover.
Shop Prints & Merch
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Let’s Collaborate
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