Hi, I’m Jade Newell—welcome to my portfolio. If you’ve made it this far, I hope it means you’re considering working together, and I’m glad you’re here.
I’m a graphic designer born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where I currently live and create. I work full-time as a Graphic Designer while also running my freelance business, Shades of Jade Designs, where I bring thoughtful, purpose-driven visuals to life for clients across a variety of industries.
I earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Graphic Design from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in May 2019. During my undergraduate studies, I explored a wide range of artistic disciplines, which helped shape my creative perspective and appreciation for design beyond the screen.
My love for creativity, however, began long before college. As a child, I spent hours drawing from the Sunday newspaper’s comic strips, filling page after page with characters and ideas. That early curiosity evolved into a lifelong passion for visual storytelling.
Since entering the professional world, I’ve come to deeply value the power of art and design as a universal language. Strong visuals can communicate ideas, emotions, and meaning without relying on words alone. This belief drives my approach to design as I strive to create work that is clear, inclusive, and accessible, while always leaving room to learn new ways to help people connect with what they see.
