Some 14 years ago, creatively inclined sisters, Shauna and Sarah Dodds, joined forces to found Backstage Design Studio – a creative collective headquartered in Austin, Texas. Combining their individual talents and unique perspectives, the team has crafted artwork for clients within the music industry and without.
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“Anything can happen, child. Anything can be.”
– Shel Silverstein
“The impact of Sarah & Shauna Dodds . . . on the Texas music scene is undeniable.”
– Ray Benson, Texas Music Scene

William Clark Green / 2024
Vinyl Packaging
GRAMMY Nominee / Best Recording Package

Reckless Kelly / 2020
CD Packaging
GRAMMY Nominee / Best Recording Package
Austin ADDY Awards / Gold
Vinyl Packaging
Austin ADDY Awards / Silver

Johnny Nicholas / 2018
GRAMMY Nominee / Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package
Austin ADDY Awards / Bronze
Austin ADDY Awards / Judges Choice

Reckless Kelly / 2017
CD Packaging
GRAMMY Nominee / Best Recording Package
Austin ADDY Awards / Gold
Austin ADDY Awards / Judge’s Choice
District 10 ADDY Awards / Gold
National ADDY Awards / Silver
GDUSA / Certificate of Excellence in Music & Media Packaging
Vinyl Packaging
Austin ADDY Awards / Gold
Austin ADDY Awards / Best of Show – Design
GDUSA American Package Design Awards / Winner
District 10 ADDY Awards / Gold
National ADDY Awards / Silver
GDUSA / Certificate of Excellence in Music & Media Packaging

Asleep at the Wheel / 2016
GRAMMY Winner / Best Recording Package
Austin ADDY Awards / Gold
District 10 ADDY Awards / Silver
National ADDY Awards / Silver

Reckless Kelly / 2014
GRAMMY Winner / Best Recording Package
Austin ADDY Awards / Bronze
Lone Star Music Award Nominee / Album Art of the Year

William Clark Green / 2014
Austin ADDY / Bronze

Reckless Kelly / 2012
GRAMMY Nominee / Best Recording Package
Austin ADDY Awards / Gold
District 10 ADDY Awards / Gold
Lone Star Music Award / Best Album Art
AIGA Texas Show

Various Artists / 2012
Austin ADDY Awards / Bronze

Willie Nelson & Asleep at the Wheel / 2010
Austin ADDY Awards / Silver