The Design Marie logo for creative graphic and web design for print, digital & branding
The Design Marie logo for creative graphic and web design for print, digital & branding
The Design Marie logo for creative graphic and web design for print, digital & branding
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Branding,
Web & Print Design

…that doesn’t break the bank

30+ Years’ Experience

…and far from rusty

Fast & Reliable

…a deadline whizz!

·· 30+ Years’ Experience ··

·· Freelance & In-house ··

·· Award-Winning ··

·· Print & Website Design ··

·· Logos & Branding ··

·· Fast & Reliable ··

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Hello there...

and Welcome!

I’m Marie, a freelance graphic designer based in Southend-on-Sea, Essex – with over 30 years’ experience in print, digital and brand design.

I create carefully thought-through designs for businesses, charities and individuals all over the UK. I also offer temporary help to busy design agencies and printers.

In my long career, I’ve worked with Decathlon UK, the NHS, GSK, Vauxhall, Cadbury, Tourettes Action, the Multiple System Atrophy Trust and the Neurological Alliance, among many others.

If you’re looking for an experienced, approachable graphic designer who doesn’t break the bank and delivers to tight deadlines, you’re in the right place. Get in touch!

I’m Marie, a freelance graphic designer based in Southend-on-Sea, Essex – with over 30 years’ experience in print, digital and brand design.

I create carefully thought-through designs for businesses, charities and individuals all over the UK. I also offer temporary help to busy design agencies and printers.

In my long career, I’ve worked with Decathlon UK, the NHS, GSK, Vauxhall, Cadbury, Tourettes Action, the Multiple System Atrophy Trust and the Neurological Alliance, among many others.

If you’re looking for an experienced, approachable graphic designer who doesn’t break the bank and delivers to tight deadlines, you’re in the right place. Get in touch!

What I Do

Branding & Rebranding

Digital Design

Print Design

Annual Reports

Magazines & Books

PowerPoint & Word

Illustrations & Icons

Infographics

Artworking & Typesetting

Print Management

Art Direction

German & English Proofreading

What My Clients Say

“Marie designed Decathlon’s first catalogue for schools in the UK which has been sent to 14,000 schools in all of the United Kingdom.

I really enjoyed working with Marie. It was a pleasure to collaborate with someone extremely knowledgeable and friendly.

The design of the brochure is amazing, and several Decathlon stores in other countries have started to use the same design for their catalogues.”

Pauline Carpentier

B2B Project Leader

·· Decathlon UK ··

“Marie is a professional, solutions-focused designer who works to find a way to make your vision for a project a reality. I have had the pleasure of working with Marie on work and personal design projects across a range of media – brochures, flyers, books, stationery, reports – all with excellent outcomes.

I would not hesitate in recommending working with Marie on any design project in the future.“

Kelly Padwick

Qualifications Development Manager

·· The Chartered Governance Institute ··

Let’s Work Together

If you’re looking for an experienced, friendly graphic designer who delivers quality to tight deadlines and keeps things sensible on cost, you’re in the right place. Get in touch!

NHS Annual Report

120 Pages – Print & Interactive PDF

The NHS Barking & Dagenham Primary Care Trust, in partnership with the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, commissioned me at short notice to design and oversee print production for a substantial annual report. The 120-page document featured complex content, including numerous tables and infographics, a text-linked glossary and an extensive system of footnotes.

Following a setback with a previous designer, they were faced with a tight timeline. I delivered the print files and hyperlinked PDF within one week, ensuring all requirements were met to a high standard.

The brief specified a restrained use of photos, with the cover imagery reflecting diversity. The final design balanced accessibility and visual cohesion, and was met with great satisfaction by all stakeholders.

TEN Magazine – Decathlon UK

16 Pages – Print & PDF

Decathlon commissioned me to design TEN, a quarterly, customer-facing magazine distributed across UK stores in print and as eMagazine online. I developed the original magazine template and produced each edition under tight turnaround times, working closely with the communications team to translate varied content into a clear, engaging layout.

Each issue required a flexible but consistent design system to handle product features, editorial content and brand messaging across multiple formats. The final publications were rolled out nationwide, creating an accessible reading experience both in-store and online.

Looking for America

By Chris Glennie – Print & ePub Book

Chris Glennie commissioned me to design the print and ePub editions of Looking for America, a 366-page travel journal exploring personal journeys through US history. The project required careful typographic planning to ensure a consistent layout across both hardcover print and digital formats, with seamless navigation in the ePub version.

I developed a clean design that balanced long-form text with supporting illustrations, adapting the layout for Kindle compatibility while preserving the integrity of the print edition. All illustrations were supplied as greyscale scans. I colourised the cover to bring it to life. The final result is a book that works just as well in print as it does on screen – built to last beyond the first skim.

Tourettes Action – Fundraising Brochure​

Up to 48 Pages – Print & eZine

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