Shannon Campbell is the founder of Pendulum, a purpose-driven design and communication studio that supports organizations making a social impact. With over 13 years of experience in the non-profit and public sectors, Shannon is a seasoned visual communicator, strategist, and storyteller who understands how to connect with audiences in meaningful, human-centred ways.

Before launching Pendulum in 2020, Shannon contributed to high-profile initiatives, including working with the Prime Minister of Canada’s communications team and the international Marketing and Communications teams for WorldSkills Competitions in Europe and the Middle East. These diverse experiences have shaped her ability to lead creative strategy on complex, values-based projects.

Shannon specializes in the visual and strategic elements of brand and initiative development, communications planning, and stakeholder engagement—always with an emphasis on clarity, trust-building, and community connection. At the heart of Pendulum is a flexible, collaborative model: Shannon draws from a trusted network of creative professionals to build custom, a la carte teams tailored to the unique needs of each client and project.

  • Partnership through creative media with organizations committed to community impact.

  • Creativity
    Excellence
    Connection
    Collaboration
    Integrity

  • Important messages, amplified!

The goal of Pendulum is to always deliver an excellent result by fully understanding the business needs of its clients, whether it requires one creative expert, or an entire team of brilliant creatives and strategists. 

Award Winning Boutique Design and Marketing Agency!

Pendulum is honoured to have been nominated and received local recognition since 2022 through CommunityVotes Halifax.

We are pleased to announce we are the 2024 Bronze winner in the category of Graphic Design, and the 2024 Gold winner in the category of Marketing and Advertisement.

A big thanks goes to our amazing clients, past and present, near and far, for all of your support! Pendulum won these awards thanks to you and the amazing work you do in the public sector. Collaborating with you brings a higher purpose to this small business, and that's the biggest win of all.

“Shannon is a true delight to work with. She is an inspired creative, collaborative, welcoming to input, receptive of feedback and she makes suggestions that always improve considerably upon the initial ideas presented to her. The best part about Shannon, beyond her exceptional creativity, is her ability to maintain grace and humour in high pressure situations. Should you have the opportunity to work with Shannon, seize it!”

— Lara Cassidy, Senior Account Manager

“Shannon is, by far, one of the most talented and detail-oriented individuals I have had the pleasure to work with. Through her design skills and driven attitude, Shannon created a brand for the Skills Canada - Nova Scotia organization that is today, recognized throughout the province. Shannon has always maintained professionalism and her fun, easy-going attitude makes her a pleasure to work with. I would hire Shannon again, any day!”

— Susanne Orychock, Communications & Public Relations Specialist

“Shannon's creativity, flexibility, even-temperedness, and good humour have served her very well in the various projects that we've been involved in! Her professionalism and willingness to collaborate just clinches the deal - she's become pretty darn invaluable on Curve Productions projects, and we're delighted she's become part of the family!”

— Chris Pauley, Producer