Your Brand
Deserves an Identity
Transformation!

At Marbar.Starbar, design isn’t just decoration, it’s storytelling. My boutique studio in Donegal brings creativity, strategy and a fresh perspective to every project. Whether you’re launching at the kitchen table or leading a national enterprise, I’ll help you move from bland to brilliant.

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Design Rooted in Rural Donegal

I may be based in rural Donegal, but my vision has always reached further. Marbar.Starbar was founded on a passion for bespoke design; infusing creativity, innovation, and strategy into every project. My goal? To create distinctive visuals that don’t just decorate your brand, but elevate it.

Why Choose Me?

  • Personalised Approach

    Every project starts one-to-one. I listen, learn, and shape design around your story.

  • Cross Industry Experience

    From startups to national brands, I’ve worked across sectors big and small, bringing fresh insight to your designs.

  • Results-Driven

    I don’t just want your brand to look great — I want it to work. To attract, connect, and drive results.

Who I've Worked With

  • Text reading "THE PUDDING" on a black background.
  • Enterprise Causeway logo with stylized mountain and upward trending line graph.
  • Danone logo with blue text and a curved line underneath.
  • EY logo with the slogan 'Building a better working world'.
  • Logo of Atlantic Technical University, featuring the word 'Atlantic' with stylized wave and triangle design, and the full name in smaller text.
  • CupPrint logo with circular icon and text.
  • Text that reads Denise Leacock in elegant font.
  • Logo for INZIO Advisory with the company name in stylized font.
  • Logo for HOMS Assist featuring stylized pillars and the company name.
  • Lucívio Partners logo in black and gray text on a white background.
  • Logo for Velvet Interiors with the word 'velvet' in large stylized letters and 'INTERIORS' in smaller uppercase letters above the last 't'.
Diverse CLIENTS & INDUSTRIES

Transforming Brands Across Every Scale.

Whether you're just starting out from the kitchen table, or have a thriving national business, I’m here to craft personalised design solutions that share your unique story and vision with the world.

Entrepreneurs

Bold branding to launch your dream.

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Enterprises

Strategic rebrands to refresh and re-energise.

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FRESH APPROACH

Making Over Brands From Bland to Brilliant.

If your brand feels stuck or your DIY attempts aren’t hitting the mark, I’m here to change that. I’ll bring fresh energy and creativity to your visuals, crafting designs that reflect your true essence and inspire your audience. For me, every project is an opportunity to help your brand shine brighter than before.

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What My Clients Say:

  • Modern building with wooden facade and large front window, set against lush mountainous landscape with overcast sky.

    Enterprise Causeway

    "When it came to creativity, Mari truly exceeded our expectations. Her approach to design was impressive—each element was thoughtfully crafted to work together harmoniously."

  • Shabra Group

    “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. She doesn't just build brands; she helps you realise the full scale of what you’ve created.”

  • Lucivio Partners

    "I can’t speak more highly of the results. What I found more remarkable was the process itself, highly collaborative, responsive and quickly to understand the nuances of the industry. I would highly recommend engaging Mari for any and all branding and design needs. I can assure you, you’ll get more than you even thought was possible."

  • A modern house on a grassy hill with snow-capped mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.

    Barrack Hill Town Park

    "From the very beginning, she took the time to understand the ethos, the vision and the target audience. Communication was seamless, and she was always open to feedback, making the entire process a true collaboration. We felt supported and confident in her expertise from start to finish."

  • A scenic landscape featuring a body of water, green hills, and mountainous terrain under a cloudy sky.

    Greencastle Community Centre

    "From the start she made the whole process extremely easy and enjoyable. Mari completely understood the project, our timelines and budget and was able to bring us a fantastic finished piece that we were absolutely delighted with!"

FAQs

  • How long does the branding process take?

    As a solo-designer I only have so many hands, and hours in the week. I like to give a minimum of six weeks for my starter brands. This allows time for consultations, strategy calls and the space for me to create and present your brand at different stages in the process.

    For larger companies, extra time is added to accommodate the need to produce more support materials, build brand guidelines and handover your brand so you can work on it independently.

    Ideally you would want to allow twelve to sixteen weeks for more sophisticated branding projects.

  • I only want a logo, can you do that?

    The simple answer to that is, I don't as my approach to branding is much wider than that. You've heard the saying "Your brand is not your logo" - so my process involves looking at your brand in its entirety. If you are looking for just a logo then I can point you in the direction of websites that can help you.

  • Can you leave out the Discovery Session?

    Great design starts with a solid understanding of a business and its' strategy and it’s one of my core principles as a designer to use this in all my branding projects.

    It's also the building blocks of an excellent brief, which in turn, leads to a more productive project outcome. There's less time spent on revisions, which means more money in your pocket! A win win all round :)

  • What graphic design do you support?

    Business stationery
    Brochures (multi-page)
    Custom illustrations
    Packaging artwork
    Podcast cover art
    Powerpoint templates and formatting
    Promotional apparel
    Promotional posters and flyers
    Social media templates
    Website illustrations and graphics

  • Do you offer payment plans?

    Absolutely! I always break projects down into payment plans to (1) make the investment a little easier for you and (2) keep the project moving with regular payments. Your first payment is non-refundable and required to save your spot in my schedule.

    Then, the rest of your payments will be spread out equally throughout the project. Please note that these payments are scheduled by date, NOT by milestones in the project. I do this to avoid delays and keep the project moving.

  • How much do you charge?

    I price every business individually. I take all the information you have presented me with and base my costs on what you need and for what stage your business is at.

    If you're budget is too low I will recommend other avenues for you to take.

    Websites on the other hand start from €2,500 for a brochure website and from €3,500 for an e-commerce website.

  • Can we meet face-to-face?

    If you live within the counties of Donegal, Republic of Ireland or Derry, Northern Ireland I am in a position to do a face to face meeting.

    As I live so remote, I like to keep my car travel to an absolute minimum, so our meetings and communication will be done as much via Zoom or recordings where possible.

  • What website software do you use?

    I only provide websites that are created in and hosted on Sqaurespace.

Want to work together?

If you would like to chat about a creative project, I’d love to meet you in person or virtually. My door is always open.

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