Two conference badges hanging from green lanyards. One badge displays a photo and title for Rita Shah, Group President, and the other for Colm Fearon, Group Deputy CEO, from Shabra Group.
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Never settle for ordinary.

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studio.marbar is a boutique branding studio for ambitious founders and growing businesses who want to stand out, not blend in. Distinctive brands, strategic thinking, and beautifully built Squarespace websites - all worked through one-to-one, from first conversation to final deliverable.

Based in Inishowen, co Donegal

Working with businesses across Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Founded on a genuine passion for strategic design, every project is approached with creativity, clarity, and purpose. What clients value most isn't just the finished brand, it's the shift in thinking that comes with it. The confidence to show up differently, charge what they're worth, and grow with intention.

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Trusted by Top Companies

  • Westport Estate logo with a bird graphic and the tagline 'Awaken Your Wild'
  • Logo for The Grace Westport Estate featuring stylized eagle wings and the estate name.
  • Enterprise Causeway logo with stylized mountain and upward trending line graph.
  • Text reading "THE PUDDING" on a black background.
  • Legacy Communications logo with the word 'LEGACY' in large font and 'COMMUNICATIONS' in smaller font underneath.
  • Shabra Group logo
  • EY logo with the slogan 'Building a better working world'.
  • Logo for INZIO Advisory with the company name in stylized font.
  • Lucívio Partners logo in black and gray text on a white background.
  • Logo of Atlantic Technical University, featuring the word 'Atlantic' with stylized wave and triangle design, and the full name in smaller text.
  • Logo for HOMS Assist featuring stylized pillars and the company name.
  • CupPrint logo with circular icon and text.
  • Denise Leacock Photography
  • Logo of North West Community Development featuring a stylized lowercase 'n' and 'w' with the words 'north west community development'.
  • Shoreline Serenity
  • Logo with Celtic knot design and text 'Lár Bailte ar Tús' and 'Town Centre First'.
  • Text displaying the Donegal County Council logo and name in Irish and English.
  • Wild Ireland Logo
  • Logo for The Courthouse, a shared space creative hub, featuring a stylized courthouse icon and the text 'The Courthouse Shared Space Creative Hub'.
  • Logo for The Designerie at the Courthouse in a minimalist style with light blue text on a black background.
  • Text reading 'BISTRO AT THE COURTHOUSE'
  • The Bank Moville
  • Nancy's Barn logo in black text on a white background.
  • Logo of Barrack Hill Town Park featuring stylized head profiles and text.
  • Logo for Velvet Interiors with the word 'velvet' in large stylized letters and 'INTERIORS' in smaller uppercase letters above the last 't'.

Why Choose Me?

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Discovery driven process

Through in-depth discovery sessions, I cut through surface thinking to uncover what makes you genuinely distinctive. Every project is built on understanding your story, your vision, and your ambition.

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Strategic clarity across industries

Twenty years working with startups, SMEs, and national brands means I bring perspective. I help you see patterns you might miss and positioning opportunities that elevate you above the competition.

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Transformation, not just deliverables

You don't just get a logo or website. You gain confidence and clarity to operate at a higher level, with a cohesive identity that positions you for growth and feels authentically yours.

  • "From the very beginning, Mari Therese took the time to understand our ethos and vision. She was always open to feedback, making the entire process a true collaboration. We felt supported and confident in her from start to finish."

    — Barrack Hill Town Park

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

    — Enterprise Causeway

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

    — Denise Leacock Photography

  • "What I found more remarkable was the process itself — highly collaborative, responsive and quick to understand the nuances of the industry."

    - Lucivio Partners

  • "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

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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