The woman behind the brand, Mari Therese.

My creative journey here began with a very simple vision: provide personalised design solutions and elevate brands, all whilst working on my own terms, from my own home in rural Donegal.

Who I've worked with

“I can’t speak more highly of the results. What I found more remarkable was the process itself, highly collaborative, responsive and quick to understand the nuances of the industry. I would highly recommend Mari - I can assure you, you’ll get more than you even thought was possible.”

— David Phelan, Lucivio Partners

Since it’s inception, marbar.starbar has partnered with such a wonderful and diverse range of clients. From aspiring “kitchen-table” entrepreneurs to long-established national enterprises, all driven by the same goal: creating memorable brands that resonate and inspire loyalty with their customers.

Let’s go on a design journey together

My mission is to help you stand out from the crowd with vibrant, innovative designs that resonate with your audience.

Creative Partners

Videography

Photography

Animation

At marbar.starbar, I sometimes collaborate with talented videographers, photographers, and animation experts to bring your story to life in dynamic, engaging ways.

Whether it’s capturing stunning visuals, producing captivating videos, or creating eye-catching animations, I work closely with these creative partners to ensure every aspect of your brand’s identity shines.

By leveraging their expertise, we can deliver a cohesive and compelling visual experience that resonates with your audience across all platforms. Together, we can craft content that elevates your brand and leaves a lasting impression.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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 :)

  • 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 basic branding package. 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 my other two packages, 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.

  • Business stationery

    Brochures (multi-page)

    Custom illustrations

    Packaging artwork

    Podcast cover art

    Promotional apparel

    Promotional posters and flyers

    Social Media Templates

    Website illustrations and graphics

  • No, I only provide websites that are created in Sqaurespace and Shopify.

  • 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.

    All of your payments will be made by electronic transfer.

  • 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 €1,500 for a brochure website and from €2,500 for an e-commerce website.

  • I work with some amazing contacts in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK in the areas of photography, videography and animation. Please note all are an extra cost across all packages and may need a separate budget.

  • Yes, absolutely! Every business is unique and will prioritise different extras over others. When it comes to implementing a new brand, for example, you will probably need some extras that are specific to you. If you require more than what’s included in each package I will cost them at your request.

  • 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.