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Hi, I’m Shauna Lieu Sugrue, a Dublin-based illustrator and designer nearing the end of my BA in Illustration and Communication Design at NCAD. I love turning complex ideas into clear, accessible visuals through thoughtful researching, drawing, and layout. I’m especially drawn to projects that blend research, empathy, and storytelling to create engaging learning tools and compelling print and digital design. My practice covers analogue and digital processes, with work ranging from grief-informed learning tools to recruitment posters for body image awareness. I’m passionate about making design that supports learning, conversation, and inclusivity, while delivering print-ready, durable results and clear visual communication across platforms.…Hi, I’m Shauna Lieu Sugrue, a Dublin-based illustrator and designer nearing the end of my BA in Illustration and Communication Design at NCAD. I love turning complex ideas into clear, accessible visuals through thoughtful researching, drawing, and layout. I’m especially drawn to projects that blend research, empathy, and storytelling to create engaging learning tools and compelling print and digital design. My practice covers analogue and digital processes, with work ranging from grief-informed learning tools to recruitment posters for body image awareness. I’m passionate about making design that supports learning, conversation, and inclusivity, while delivering print-ready, durable results and clear visual communication across platforms.

Shauna Lieu Sugrue

Illustrator, Designer, Graphic Designer, +3

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Hi, I’m Shauna Lieu Sugrue, a Dublin-based illustrator and designer nearing the end of my BA in Illustration and Communication Design at NCAD. I love turning complex ideas into clear, accessible visuals through thoughtful researching, drawing, and layout. I’m especially drawn to projects that blend research, empathy, and storytelling to create engaging learning tools and compelling print and digital design. My practice covers analogue and digital processes, with work ranging from grief-informed learning tools to recruitment posters for body image awareness. I’m passionate about making design that supports learning, conversation, and inclusivity, while delivering print-ready, durable results and clear visual communication across platforms.…Hi, I’m Shauna Lieu Sugrue, a Dublin-based illustrator and designer nearing the end of my BA in Illustration and Communication Design at NCAD. I love turning complex ideas into clear, accessible visuals through thoughtful researching, drawing, and layout. I’m especially drawn to projects that blend research, empathy, and storytelling to create engaging learning tools and compelling print and digital design. My practice covers analogue and digital processes, with work ranging from grief-informed learning tools to recruitment posters for body image awareness. I’m passionate about making design that supports learning, conversation, and inclusivity, while delivering print-ready, durable results and clear visual communication across platforms.

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Hi, I’m Shauna Lieu Sugrue, a Dublin-based illustrator and designer nearing the end of my BA in Illustration and Communication Design at NCAD. I love turning complex ideas into clear, accessible visuals through thoughtful researching, drawing, and layout. I’m especially drawn to projects that blend research, empathy, and storytelling to create engaging learning tools and compelling print and digital design.

My practice covers analogue and digital processes, with work ranging from grief-informed learning tools to recruitment posters for body image awareness. I’m passionate about making design that supports learning, conversation, and inclusivity, while delivering print-ready, durable results and clear visual communication across platforms.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Graduate Designer / Illustrator at National College of Art and Design (NCAD) / Independent Projects

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Graduate designer and illustrator working on NCAD graduate projects including From Loss To Learning (NCAD Graduate Project, 2025) and The Body Project (Recruitment & Advertisement Poster Series, 2024). Responsibilities included research into emotional literacy and cultural rituals, developing a cohesive visual system, and designing recruitment posters across print and digital platforms. Also prepared design resources such as NCADSU Certificates & Informational Booklets (Design for Clubs & Societies, 2025) with print-ready files.

Graduate Project Designer at NCAD

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

From Loss To Learning - NCAD Graduate Project: a multi-outcome design project exploring how children and adults can better navigate grief together through curiosity, play, and conversation. Researched emotional literacy, cultural rituals, and user needs to inform design decisions. Designed and illustrated four interconnected outcomes using analogue and digital processes. Developed a cohesive visual system prioritising clarity, accessibility, and engagement. Managed print production, binding, and material choices to ensure usability and durability.

Designer at NCAD Body Project (Recruitment & Advertisement Posters)

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

A workshop initiative providing students with a safe space to explore body image ideals. Designed two poster series for facilitator and participant recruitment across print and digital platforms. Applied typography, illustration, and layout to communicate sensitive subject matter clearly and respectfully under client restraints. Adapted designs for social media and physical display, ensuring effective cross-platform communication.