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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Are there any other ways to do patterns?
You can also use Illustrator. Start by navigating the Illustrator’s Pattern Tool, found under Object > Pattern > Make. You can also use Procreate on the iPad, which offers a straightforward method for pattern creation with its canvas tiling feature, allowing you to duplicate and repeat designs easily. Additionally, online tools like Patterninja, PatternPad, or Adobe Capture provide intuitive interfaces for creating complex patterns without needing extensive design software skills. Lastly, consider a more traditional approach by drawing your pattern elements on paper, scanning them, and arranging the elements digitally in Photoshop or Illustrator. 
Can I draw a table in Adobe Illustrator?
You can use the Pen Tool to manually draw the table’s outline and internal lines for a more customized design. Make your table precise by using the Align and Distribute tools. Then, select all elements and group them together to form your customized table by pressing Ctrl+G.
Are there other ways to remove text from photos in Photoshop?
You can also use the Spot Healing Brush Tool, which looks like a band-aid icon. With this tool, you can paint over the text, and Photoshop will blend the surrounding pixels to erase the text. Another option is the Content-Aware Fill feature. To use this, select the text area with the Lasso Tool, then go to Edit > Content-Aware Fill, and Photoshop will analyze the surrounding content to fill in the selection. Lastly, the new AI-based Generative Fill tool allows you to remove text by typing a prompt. For instance, you can highlight the text and type a prompt like "remove the text" in the Generative Fill dialog, and Photoshop's AI will handle the rest. 
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