Shawn Scott launched his first creative agency, Gamut, in 2009 at the age of 25 in San Francisco, CA, where he rose to prominence as a brand designer in the Bay Area's Craft Beer industry and developed a passion for mentoring young designers. Shawn founded SSStudio Design Co. in 2020, with an emphasis on brand strategy and identity design for food, beverage, and hospitality businesses, as well as creative professional coaching. Shawn believes that people desire authentic experiences, and that good design allows them to absorb the spirit and feel of a place, forming lasting impressions. His ability to tell compelling stories and design meaningful experiences that bring brands to life across identity, packaging, print, interiors, and web has helped his clients achieve significant success. Shawn's designs exhibits a sought-after West Coast vibe and timeless quality, as a born and raised Californian.