Working as a graphic designer and digital illustrator south of the river in Shakopee in the south metro for ten years, Franklin Haws has created artwork for both print and the web using the top illustration and design programs out there such as, Photoshop, Illustrator, Freehand, and Painter. Franklin also uses Dreamweaver, Imageready, Flash and Fireworks for his clients' websites. Primarily a Macintosh user, he has used Window machines onsite while designing websites and banners for West Group.

Franklins' clients are not just in Shakopee, south of the river or even in the metro, clients needing web design, digital illustration or print design have hailed from Connecticut, North Carolina and Washington State.

Some of the clients Franklins' list include companies large and small. The biggest is West Group, a south metro company formally known as West Publishing. For West, he has produced banners, (both vinyl and digital), report covers and illustrations for training sessions. As a contact worker for West Group, he has designed websites for many attorneys and was a participant in client phone calls. For Northern Tool and Equipment, Franklin created a series of logos and newsletter designs. The Preservation Alliance of Minnesota and the newsletter Newsworthy both received illustrations. InfoPac and Highland Support both have benefited from Franklins' Search Engine Optimization training.

Quick turn around's are a hallmark of Franklins' freelance business. Armed with a solid relationship with the client a clear vision, Franklin will produce a design that will fulfill the goals of the client for a competitive price. As a client, you'll be satisfied with the professional, humorous and easy manner that has him many friends in the business and out.