Mairéad Callanan is an Irish designer and illustrator based in Cork.

Hi! I’m Mairéad - a designer and illustrator helping creative businesses and individuals show up confidently and attract the right people.

I create everything from full brand identities to distinctive custom illustrations, blending bold colour, expressive visuals, and real storytelling. My work is about more than just looking good - it’s about creating designs that genuinely connect with your ideal clients.

My Background

I studied Visual Communication and have worked as both an in-house designer and at a marketing agency, collaborating with businesses across different industries. Over the years, I discovered that the real magic happens when thoughtful brand design and custom illustration come together.

My background in textiles and hand-dyeing yarn taught me to see color and texture in unexpected ways, which now feeds into my design practice and brings something unique to every project.

How I Can Help

  • Complete brand makeovers (logos, colours, fonts - the works)

  • Professional marketing materials that reflect your personality

  • Custom illustrations for your website, social media, or promotional pieces

  • Distinctive visual content that helps you stand out and be remembered

Whether you’re starting fresh or ready to elevate your existing brand, I create work that helps you look polished, professional, and uniquely you.

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

If that sounds like you, I’d love to hear about your project – reach out at hello@miacadesigns.ie or fill in the form below.

Current Stockists:
Designist, Dublin City Centre
The Magpie Collective, Waterford

Interested in stocking Miaca Designs?

If you are a business, cafe, or any shop that would like to stock any designs, they are available as greeting cards and prints.

Commissioned projects are also currently available.

Each item is unique, designed and produced locally in Cork. Email hello@miacadesigns.ie or complete the form to receive a wholesale catalogue and pricelist.

Services

    • Marketing materials (brochures, flyers, social media graphics)

    • Layout design for print and digital

    • Packaging design

    • Business cards and stationery

    • Publication design (magazines, newsletters, reports)

    • Poster and signage design

    • Digital graphics and web assets

    • Logo design and brand mark creation

    • Visual identity systems and brand guidelines

    • Colour palette and typography selection

    • Brand application across touchpoints

    • Rebranding and brand refresh projects

    • Brand illustration and iconography

    • Business stationery and brand collateral

    • Custom brand illustrations and iconography

    • Editorial and commercial illustration

    • Character design and mascot creation

    • Pattern and surface design

    • Greeting cards and print illustrations

    • Digital illustration for web and social media

    • Hand-drawn elements for branding projects

    • Simple animated logos and brand elements

    • Social media GIFs and animations

    • Basic After Effects motion graphics

    • Animated illustrations and icons

    • Simple video graphics and titles

    • Presentation animations

    • Web graphics with subtle motion

  • 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