Shauna Mae's Portfolio

I’m a Calgary-based graphic designer with a big love for typography. I bring bold ideas
and thoughtful design to brands, campaigns and products.

Hello! I’m Shauna Mae.

Monotype x Positype

SunnyCider

Ulivit

Logos

Calgary Opera

Champagne Friday

Boldfaced Goods

Type Design

HotShop

Product Design

Event Design

Lettering

Annual Reports

Poster Design

Paper

Mall Signage

Bands

Digital

Mural

Join me on Instagram, where I share my recent lettering projects: @alphabetdivision

87/100 - Over My Dead Body

This phrase is a dramatic idiom used to express strong refusal or resistance, suggesting someone would rather die than allow something to happen. It dates back to at least the early 19th century and stems from the literal

86/100 - In Cahoots

The phrase “In Cahoots” originated in early 19th-century American English and is used to describe a secretive partnership or conspiracy between individuals or groups. Its precise origin is somewhat unclear, but it is

85/100 - Hands Down

The phrase is believed to have originated from horse racing. Jockeys who were confident of winning a race would often relax their grip on the reins and lower their hands, signaling their dominance over the competition. This relax

84/100 - Slow Poke

The term “slowpoke” is an informal expression used to describe someone or something that is slow or sluggish. The origin of the phrase can be traced back to the early 20th century. The word “poke” in this c

83/100 - Bogged Down

The phrase "bogged down" has its origins in the literal meaning of getting stuck in a bog or swamp. It later evolved metaphorically to describe situations where progress is hindered or slowed down, similar to being mir

82/100 - Brass Tacks

The phrase "Brass Tacks" is an idiom that means to focus on the essentials or the most important aspects of a matter. While its exact origin is uncertain, there are several theories about where it comes from.

One theo

81/100 - Smack Dab

The phrase "smack dab" is an informal colloquial expression used to mean "exactly" or "precisely" in the sense of being in the middle of something or at the exact center of a location or situation. It

80/100 - Hunky-dory

The origin of the phrase "hunky-dory" is a bit uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in the United States in the mid-19th century. There are a few theories about its origin, but none of them are definitive.

79/100 - Eat Crow
(Drew this during the @typelettering Dynamic Lettering class the other weekend - amazing class btw!)

The phrase "eat crow" is an idiomatic expression in American English, originating in the 19th century, and it describes

78/100 - Third Degree

The phrase "third degree" likely has multiple origins. One theory links it to the Freemasons' third-degree initiation, where rigorous testing occurs for membership. Another theory suggests connections to historical pr