Hello!

I’m an artist and designer especially interested in research and concept development, experimenting with materials and methods of image making, and the intersection of art and design. I also love designing for books and print media. After graduating with a BA in Graphic Design and Studio Art from American University, I went on to work as a Designer in the Kids Books department at National Geographic.

Currently, I’m a freelance designer working with National Geographic, Topps Digital, and other publishers, arts organizations, and brands. Last fall, I taught a course on experimental sculptural typography at Index. Stay tuned for the next iteration of the class!

You can check out my CV here, and if you’d like to work together, please feel free to reach out to me at shannon.pallatta@gmail.com

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In my artistic practice, I enjoy exploring themes of memory and preservation, using drawing as a tool for recording thought, and experimenting with my own limits of what a portrait can be.