Fomerly known as Ferocious Visual Imagery, LIONWOOD VISUAL DESIGN was founded in August of 2006 by owner and principal designer, M. Shelby Blanton.

A native of Phoenix, Arizona, Shelby has earned many different degrees that serve to inform a designer's strategic eye. Those degrees include: A Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Sociology with an Emphasis in Symbolic Interactionism (2000, Northern Arizona University - Flagstaff, Arizona); an Associate of Arts Degree in Visual Communications (2007, Collins College - Tempe, AZ); and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Design (2008, Collins College - Tempe, AZ). In addition, Shelby has pursued graduate work in Applied Sociology at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Having worked in the design industry since 2003, Shelby has gained a significant amount of experience in the field. His most notable accomplishments include serving as Executive Director for Festivities & Identity for the PHX 2008 NAGAAA Softball World Series; the monthly publication of 'N Touch Newsmagazine and its most recent web relaunch (ntouchaz.com); and publication of the new 2008 Parent's Resource Guide Phoenix Metro Edition.

About the Lionwood Name and Logo:

When a lion sees prey, it crouches down and goes into a primal mode of supersensitivity. It keenly assesses all of the details: the distance, the terrain, the size of the prey, the animals that are around, the wind, the level of light, etc... Once it feels it grasps all of these details, it then makes its move. The way a designer approaches a design task or challenge is not any different (albeit the outcome is usually not as bloody...). Lionwood Visual Design offers an informed, unique sociological perspective within its set of skills. As tenacious and focused as the lion stalking its prey, you can count on Lionwood Visual Design to be the Lion's Eye of your visual design needs.

Print Services:

• Branding & Identity Services: Logos / Business Cards / Letterhead / Envelopes / Labels
• Display Advertising / Brochures / Fliers / Banners / Billboards
• Magazines & Programs
• Event & Commercial Signage

Web Services:

• Website Design / Animated Banner Ads / Hosting / Domain Registration & Procurement

How your business is perceived visually can make or break your business. Without a strong, clear and consistent visual identity your communications are lost in a sea of overstimulation. You have exactly one second to get and keep the attention of your target audience. With so much riding on such a small amount of time, you need to maximize your visual impact in a clear and efficient manner. It is best to hire a professional designer for such a task.

A designer will sit down with you and analyze exactly what you are looking to accomplish and in what manner. We bring skills to the table that only years of experience can develop. Just as you know your product or service better than anyone, we know how to communicate it.