Yes—And
is a visual communication design studio in Chicago.
Yes—And is the design practice of Shannon Colón.
Shannon Colón runs Yes—And; a creative consultancy that partners with technical founders and engineering teams. Shannon has 14 years of experience across the design spectrum, from brand identity and graphic design to UX and product design.
She’s worked closely with founders, development, strategy, and marketing, and excels at visually communicating in a consistent way across multiple parts of a business.
Growing up in a big family, Shannon has a hands-on approach, and is comfortable reading between the lines, finding the signal in the noise, and translating complexity into simple solutions.
*Currently out on maternity leave until May 2024*
Kind Words
“Shannon is a true gem to have on any technical team, even more so for founders who are new to the space and require a bit more patience and handholding in order to build something amazing. We're thankful to have had Shannon onboard from the inception of our tool and dare not think where we would be today without her brilliance.” —Nekisha Killings, The Melanated Mammary Atlas
“Shannon was a pleasure to be around, and her positive attitude made working on the project a joy. One thing that surprised me about working with Shannon was her willingness to go the extra mile until we were satisfied with the results. She was always willing to put in the extra effort to ensure the project was a success. To me, this is a testament to her dedication and commitment to her work.” —Rodrigo Carriedo, Propio
“Shannon's strength lies in her unique combination of creativity, marketing prowess, and keen understanding of the nuances of our product. Her ability to distill complex ideas into visually compelling designs while maintaining a clear focus on our brand's core values and marketing strategy has been invaluable to our success.” —Denzil Eden, Smarty
“Shannon doesn't just create designs. She thinks about the problem, the customer, and the solution and weaves them together seamlessly. Shannon is a simplifier, which is incredibly helpful for early startups.” —Kristina Herrmann, Radish
“Shannon has a knack for taking specs that are complicated and unsightly and turning them into a product that is simple and beautiful. While I deliver a spec that is functional, she returns a design that is intuitive and visually engaging. She is a critical element in the ongoing success of our web app.” —Joe Miller, Shortlister
“She’s got an incredible skill as a designer in taking very loose guidelines / requirements and producing beautiful, high quality designs that are within a brand’s existing styles. I’d recommend her wholeheartedly as someone looking for a dependable and talented designer to work with.” —Pavan Trikutam, Gray Bike