Hi! I’m Mairéad.
I’m an independent designer and illustrator based in Cork, Ireland.

A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a red sleeveless top and a silver chain necklace, smiling at the camera against a playful purple and white background.

With a degree in Visual Communication and many years of experience in the industry, I now specialise in brand design and digital illustration. I love working with businesses of all sizes, and individuals, to create memorable brand visuals. Through the use of visual storytelling and strategy, I’m passionate about helping you communicate your story through design that stands out. While I am based in Cork, Ireland, I also work with remotely, with clients all around!

Alongside client projects, I run my own online shop which is home to prints, cards, and an evolving mix of playful, design-driven products.

Have a project in mind? I’d love to chat!

Email: hello@miacadesigns.ie
Instagram: @miaca_designs
See more work: Behance

Services

+ logo design
+ brand identity design
+ brand illustration
+ advertising design (social media, online ads, marketing material)
+ packaging design
+ hand lettering
+ simple animation
…and more!

Shops & Stockists

I currently have a range of greeting cards available in my own shop, as well as these stockists:

Designist, Dublin City Centre
The Magpie Collective, Waterford

Interested in stocking Miaca Designs?
Get in touch! Email hello@miacadesigns.ie or fill out the contact form.

Why work with me?

  • Mairéad is meticulous, organized, clear minded and focused. She puts in a lot of thought in her work. I will definitely come back for future projects with her. What a joy!

    Ruth Simwanza - E-Book Design

  • Mairéad was fantastic throughout the whole design process; she listened to all my thoughts and included me in every step. It was a very prompt and professional service, and I look forward to working with Mairéad on my future projects.

    Una Whelan, Crafts by Una - Logo and Business Card Design

  • I commissioned Miaca Designs for help with artwork and design for a project I was working on. Her work was to a very high standard and delivered on time. I'd happily work with Mairéad in the future and I'd highly recommend her to any prospective client!

    Fergal McMahon - Game Artwork

  • Mairéad created a number of brand-based icons for us that we use to this day, as well as many other designs for our social media accounts and website. It was always a pleasure interacting with her because Mairéad is artistic and skilled, but also sensitive and flexible to the needs.

    Jekaterina Saveljeva, FemLENS founder

  • I commissioned Mairead to make something very personal for our family and couldn’t have been more impressed with the resulting art piece. The quality and attention to detail was far beyond what I’d hoped for- I’d recommend Miaca Deisgns for any or all graphic design needs. Amazing work, it brought a tear to our eyes when we received it :’)

    Ruth O’Hara - Art Print Commission

  • Mairead did an amazing job for us recently. Couldn't be happier with how the design turned out, it's as if she read our minds! I would 100% recommend her services. Thanks Mairead!

    Alan Marrinan - Art Print Commission

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