Shari Fairclough

Social Media & Graphic Design Expert

Shari Fairclough is a Social Media & Education Expert based in Atlanta, Georgia. Shari is a versatile designer with extensive experience in social media marketing, UX/UI design, and graphic print production. She has over 4 years of both freelance and in-house experience working as a UX and Graphic Designer. She currently works as the Social Media & Marketing Coordinator at Guidepost Montessori. In this role, Shari curates engaging content and enhances the school's online presence. Additionally, she studied graphic design at The Creative Circus and has four years of experience working as an assistant teacher. In 2022, Shari founded Sunni Aesthetics, a design platform that blends culture, design, and art.

Education

  • BA, Georgia State University, Film & Media

Professional Achievements

  • Contributor to various publications, including Canvas Rebel, VoyageATL, and 11 Alive
  • Holds film credits on IMDb for work in "Black Lightning," "The Color Purple," and "The Staircase"

Certifications & Organizations

  • Certified TEFL Instructor
  • UX Design Certificate, Coursera
  • UX Design Certificate, Google

Favorite Piece of Advice

Simplify and clarify. Less is often more in design. By prioritizing clear messaging and intuitive layouts, I create designs that resonate deeply with audiences, fostering stronger connections and enhancing communication effectiveness.

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How to Install Custom Fonts on Windows or Mac Computer

Easily download and add fonts to your computer to use in your favorite programs Do you need more fonts on your PC or Mac? There are thousands of fonts you can download online in various styles, many of which are free. Wh...

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Insert an Image Into a Shape on Adobe Illustrator

Quick steps for customizing shapes with imagesDo you want to add an image within a shape in Adobe Illustrator? It can be a really cool effect to have an image inside of a shape or even text. You can easily do this by u...

How to Create a Table in Adobe Illustrator

2 simple ways you can create a grid that looks like a table in IllustratorDo you need to create a table in Adobe Illustrator? Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard in graphic design and illustration. It is used to...

5 Quick Ways to Change the Background in Illustrator

Customize the background of your Illustrator projectThere are numerous ways to change the background in Illustrator, from adding a background to your art to changing the shade of the user interface. This wikiHow guide w...

2 Easy Ways to Wrap Text in Adobe Illustrator

Do you want to wrap text around a shape in Adobe Illustrator? Text wrapping will format your text in a way that surrounds an object or image.. 24 May 2024. This is often used in graphic design to create integrated, profe...

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Justify Text in Photoshop

So you want to learn how to justify Text in Adobe Photoshop? Affecting the alignment and look of your text can be a key factor in making your final Photoshop look good. The process is not that difficult.

3 Ways to Make Photoshop Arrows: Vectors, Line Tool, & Brush

Point out details in your Photoshop projects with these simple arrows Are you trying to draw someone’s attention to a specific part of an image? Adding an arrow is sure to make people look where you want them to, and ...

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Curve Text in Illustrator

This wikiHow will show you how to curve text in Adobe Illustrator using the Warp option in the Effects menu or by using the Type on a Path Tool on a computer. Unfortunately, the mobile app, Adobe Illustrator Draw, does n...

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Remove Text from a Photo in Photoshop

Do you have a great photo that you don’t want to use because there’s text on it? Well Photoshop has some terrific features to help you remove it. You don’t have to be a professional graphic designer either. When it...

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Remove Backgrounds in Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator is a graphic design program that specializes in the creation of vector graphics. It is part of the Adobe Creative Cloud family of applications. Unlike Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator is not typically to ed...

2 Ways to Convert JPG to SVG (Vector)

An easy-to-follow guide to change a JPG to a vector image whether you're using a Mac, Windows, Android, iPhone, or iPadVector graphics are the ideal format for logos and illustrations due to their clear lines and contour...

How to Add Fonts in Adobe Illustrator: Windows & Mac

A simple guide for finding and installing fonts For Adobe Illustrator Do you want to add more fonts to Adobe Illustrator? Adobe Illustrator is one of the industry standards for vector art and graphic design. Having man...

Replace Text in Adobe Photoshop: 2 Simple Methods for Removal

Select, remove, and replace static text Whether you’re working on a marketing class assignment or making a new meme, removing and replacing text on an object is easy in Adobe Photoshop! If the text is in a text box, ...

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Make Activity Books for Children

Activity books can be fun as well as educational for children. One of the advantages of homemade activity books is that you can tailor them to your child's preferences. They also make nice gifts for your friends’ child...

How to Download, Activate, and Use Adobe Fonts

Add flair to your projects with a new font from Adobe Did you know that your subscription to Creative Cloud or standalone Adobe apps comes with thousands of fonts licensed for personal ''and'' commercial use? If you're h...

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Design an ID Card Using Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop is the number one image editing software in the world, used by professionals and amateurs in a wide range of industries. In spite of this, the software can be quite confusing to new users. Read on below t...

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Activate Adobe Products

This wikiHow teaches you how to activate products. Creative Cloud products can be activated within the individual app, or through the Creative Cloud desktop app.. 24 May 2024. Creative Suite users need to enter an acti...

How to Create Text Columns in Adobe Illustrator

Do you want to add text columns in Adobe Illustrator? Illustrator allows you to add color, texture, shading, bullets, and columns, among other things. Columns help organize the text similar to how it is divided in a news...

Creating Patterns in Photoshop: Basic or Seamless

Create seamless backgrounds quickly and easily Repeating patterns are a timeless tool in graphic design. And, get this, they’re easy to make in Adobe Photoshop! You can make a basic repeating pattern, or get fancy and...

How to Outline and Border Text in Photoshop

Do you want to convert text to outline in Adobe Photoshop? Luckily, you can do this in a few simple steps. You'll need to have a text layer customized to your liking before you'll be able to convert the text to a shape. ...
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