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Explore my own insights within the world of design and discover how they can inspire your own creative projects and enhance your design skills.

My First Year Flying Solo - Part Two.
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My First Year Flying Solo - Part Two.

As a freelance designer and business owner, how has it really been, and do I still feel that same sense of excitement a year later? In my previous blog post, I reflected on the positive aspects of my first year as a business owner and freelance designer. In this second and final part, I reflect on the challenges I faced.

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My First Year Flying Solo - Part One.
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My First Year Flying Solo - Part One.

As a freelance designer and business owner, how has the first year really been, and do I still feel that same sense of excitement a year later? In the first part of a two part series, here I look at the areas I have felt have been very positive.

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An Introduction to me - Studio Marbar
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An Introduction to me - Studio Marbar

Hey - I'm Mari Therese, the owner of, and the designer at studio.marbar. In this blog post I give you a bit of my back story, my career to date and how I've ended back here in Co Donegal, starting my own business as a Brand and Graphic Designer.

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