When you're ready to stand out, not blend in.

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A sidewalk A-frame signboard outside The Bistro at the Courthouse displays the words 'Slow Food at its finest' and lists its opening hours.
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When you're navigating a business transition or launching something new, you don't have time for branding that's all style and no strategy.

Through in-depth discovery sessions that cut through surface thinking, I uncover what makes you genuinely distinctive and translate it into a cohesive identity that commands attention. You gain confidence and clarity to operate at a higher level with a brand that feels both powerful and authentically yours.

Our Services

Based in Inishowen, Co. Donegal, working with businesses across Ireland and Northern Ireland, from Belfast to Westport.

Distinctive brands, beautifully built websites, and ongoing design support - all crafted with strategy at the core. Whatever stage you're at, I'll help you show up with confidence and intention.

  • Build a visual identity that feels true to you and unforgettable to them.

  • Flexible and expert design support that adapts to your daily business needs without the need for a full-time hire.

  • Sleek, responsive websites that showcase the heart and soul of your brand.

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Meet the Founder

Creative Thinker - Mari Therese

I founded studio.marbar on one belief: that a great brand isn't just something you see it's something you feel.

With over 20 years of experience, I work one-to-one with founders and growing businesses to uncover what makes them genuinely distinctive. Through deep discovery and strategic thinking, I act as a mirror helping you see your business clearly, define a confident identity and show up with purpose.

Work With Me

Awaken Your Wild

The Grace, Westport Estate

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  • "She pushed us to move beyond the day-to-day operational mindset and helped us define a high-level identity that feels both powerful and true to our values."

    — Enterprise Causeway

  • "I'm thrilled and actually found it emotional seeing all I wanted shaped and formed."

    — Velvet Interiors

  • "The logo, colours, and design are just me — she has totally nailed it. I could not recommend studio.marbar enough."

    — Denise Leacock Photography

  • "Very responsive, easy to work with, and the process was painless. The finished product is professional and a massive improvement on what we started with."

    - Buncrana Town Team

  • "If you are looking to see your business and your own potential through an entirely new lens, Mari's discovery sessions are an absolute necessity."

    - Shabra Group

How I work

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Understanding your unique brand vision

STAGE 01 - DISCOVERY

Through collaborative discovery sessions, we cut through surface thinking to uncover what makes you genuinely distinctive. What's the heartbeat of your story? What makes people choose you? Together, we reveal the ambitious, authentic identity that's been there all along.

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Translating insight into identity

STAGE 02 - DESIGN

Here's where what makes you distinctive becomes visible. Every line, colour, and texture is chosen with strategic intention - building a cohesive brand language that commands attention and feels authentically yours.

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Operate at a higher level

STAGE 03 - IMPLEMENTATION

Your brand comes alive. From print to pixels, I ensure your new identity works seamlessly everywhere - bold enough to stand out, flexible enough to grow with you. You'll have the confidence and clarity to show up powerfully, knowing every touchpoint reinforces who you are. Need ongoing support? Ask about my Design Retainer. Strategic design on demand, without the full-time hire.

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Here, design isn’t just pretty, it’s purposeful.

My commitment to you

You don't just get deliverables. You gain the confidence, clarity, and strategic direction to show up powerfully in your market.

View my latest work
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    A discovery driven process

    In-depth sessions that uncover what truly sets you apart, not surface-level assumptions.

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    Expertise that counts

    Experience across industries, helping businesses see themselves differently and operate at a higher level.

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    Transformation, not just design

    Work that shifts how you see your business and how the world sees you.

Ready to see your business differently?

If you're navigating a transition, launching something new, or just ready to stop settling for ordinary - let's talk. I'd love to meet you in person or virtually.

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