Shannon Davis Forsyth

Shannon Davis Forsyth is a part-time Professor of Motion Media Design at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Atlanta, GA, since 2009. Previously, they held senior creative roles at Turner Broadcasting/Time Warner, including Senior Vice President of Branding and Original Production (2003–2007), Vice President Global Director (1993–2003), and Art Director (1991–1993).

Education: B.F.A. and A.S. in Graphic Design from Rochester Institute of Technology.

Research and professional focus includes branding strategy, broadcast design aesthetics, creative direction for media packaging, and cross-platform brand consistency. Notable projects include establishing the visual identity for Turner Classic Movies and managing original production content for the channel.

Award recognition includes the Special Judges Lifetime Award (2005) and multiple accolades from industry bodies like Promax and the Broadcast Design Association.

Leadership experience includes managing teams of writers and producers, overseeing creative departments, and collaborating across sales, marketing, and digital teams to maintain brand cohesion.