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.

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.

Ever wondered what a Branding and Design Start Up gets up to behind the scenes? Here’s a little insight into the recent brand photoshoot I did with Denise Leacock Photography - effectively closing the loop on my own personal branding project which I started last year.

If you are planning to work with me, I make booking as easy as it can be! In this post I outline the different stages and insights in to each of them.

Hey - I'm Mari Therese - the owner of, and the designer at marbarstarbar. 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.