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I’m a designer and illustrator who specialises in crafting bespoke, memorable and joyful brand identities for passionate business owners.

03/06/2026

Because progress over profit.   Maybe this isn’t the ‘best’ business post…

But I love working with non-profit groups because I’m very values-led, and if they are too, then count 👏 me 👏 in 👏

I landed my first ever graphic design role working for an animal charity, and I learnt sooo much; from working with non-existent budgets, to fine-combing every detail to ensure no copyright or licensing was breached, to working insane overtime because it was for a mission I believed in.   After a couple more roles in the charity sector, I did eventually move into corporate, and hey, I loved the juicy pay rise and actually having a marketing budget… who wouldn’t?!  But I never want good design to be inaccessible to groups that are making the world a better place. So if you’re a registered charity, big or small, you get 15% off as a thank you for everything you do 💚

Whether it’s a one-off Design Day or a fresh new brand identity…

…like I’m working on with awesome new animal charity this year!…

…I’ve got you ✏️

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🎨 I’m Holly! Designer and illustrator specialising in hand-drawn, colourful, joy-filled brand design. ✏️ Artist first always. Everything starts in my sketchbook before it’s digitised in Adobe. 💻 No templates. No bots. Just all-human, Holly-original work every single time. 🖼️ I’m big on creators owning their work, so you’ll see me championing artists and designers A LOT.  🫟 Think colourful, creative, hand-drawn design with an artsy twist… that’s me.

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Oh, and all of this is written with my own brain and not that of any artificial intelligence. The spelling and grammar errors are entirely my own, so yes, I’d rather that than risk diluting my own voice.

01/06/2026

I can’t show you much yet or give any details on what they’re for, or where you’ll find them...

BUTTTT if you enjoy walking, history and days out in the countryside, you’ll see these original sketches out in the wild one day soon!

This business needed someone with a strong branding background to work with the commercial side of their marketing and established branding (hello, that’s meee!)

AND bring a new personality with a hand-drawn illustration feel to the vast array of upcoming marketing collateral they need... I’m talking brochures, signage, stickers, merch, posters…

It was a perfect match!

Because a cohesive human-made feel is signalling value and trust in our over-saturated visual-heavy world, and people are bored with the same-ness, they’re crying out for the artistry of originality.

Do you have a project which needs a map? Maybe for signage? Or a book?

Then send me a message because I’d love to do more of these whimsical, playful (...yet informative!) sketches

Meanwhile, stay tuned for progress updates as this extensive doodle project develops into 2027

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🎨 I’m Holly! Designer and illustrator specialising in hand-drawn, colourful, joy-filled brand design. ✏️ Artist first always. Everything starts in my sketchbook before it’s digitised in Adobe. 💻 No templates. No bots. Just all-human, Holly-original work every single time. 🖼️ I’m big on creators owning their work, so you’ll see me championing artists and designers A LOT.  🫟 Think colourful, creative, hand-drawn design with an artsy twist… that’s me.

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Oh, and all of this is written with my own brain and not that of any artificial intelligence. The spelling and grammar errors are entirely my own, so yes, I’d rather that than risk diluting my own voice.

27/05/2026

Being booked until September is both a tad overwhelming… and insanely bloody awesome!

It’s a mix of return clients (always an honour!), new wonderful humans who have found me and an opportunity I pitched for never thinking I’d get… but I did.

That means I’ve got some incredible projects booked in keeping me super busy all summer, so if you’re after a branding project then let’s get you booked in for autumn.

📸 photo by 🩵
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🎨 I’m Holly! Designer and illustrator specialising in hand-drawn, colourful, joy-filled brand design. ✏️ Artist first always. Everything starts in my sketchbook before it’s digitised in Adobe. 💻 No templates. No bots. Just all-human, Holly-original work every single time. 🖼️ I’m big on creators owning their work, so you’ll see me championing artists and designers A LOT.  🫟 Think colourful, creative, hand-drawn design with an artsy twist… that’s me.

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Oh, and all of this is written with my own brain and not that of any artificial intelligence. The spelling and grammar errors are entirely my own, so yes, I’d rather that than risk diluting my own voice.

26/05/2026

Authenticity is a new currency.

In a world filled with templates and prompts, original branding designed by hand is skyrocketing in value because it speaks directly to an audience that is craving human connection.

We’re in a trust deficit, and the first place your customers will question how genuine you are… is with your logo.

Don’t give them the opportunity.

I’m booking branding projects from September 2026 ✏️

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🎨 I’m Holly! Designer and illustrator specialising in hand-drawn, colourful, joy-filled brand design. ✏️ Artist first always. Everything starts in my sketchbook before it’s digitised in Adobe. 💻 No templates. No bots. Just all-human, Holly-original work every single time. 🖼️ I’m big on creators owning their work, so you’ll see me championing artists and designers A LOT.  🫟 Think colourful, creative, hand-drawn design with an artsy twist… that’s me.

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Oh, and all of this is written with my own brain and not that of any artificial intelligence. The spelling and grammar errors are entirely my own, so yes, I’d rather that than risk diluting my own voice.

25/05/2026

Blooming Wild Drawing Challenge 4/4

Prompt: ‘wild and free’

For the last in this series I went completely analogue with a watercolour palette and bunch of oil pastels, and haven’t digitised the final piece.

This one’s going to live offline as my reminder that not every piece needs to be a product.

Thanks to the hosts:

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🎨 I’m Holly! Designer and illustrator specialising in hand-drawn, colourful, joy-filled brand design. ✏️ Artist first always. Everything starts in my sketchbook before it’s digitised in Adobe. 💻 No templates. No bots. Just all-human, Holly-original work every single time. 🖼️ I’m big on creators owning their work, so you’ll see me championing artists and designers A LOT.  🫟 Think colourful, creative, hand-drawn design with an artsy twist… that’s me.

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Oh, and all of this is written with my own brain and not that of any artificial intelligence. The spelling and grammar errors are entirely my own, so yes, I’d rather that than risk diluting my own voice.

19/05/2026

Who wants one?   Between several big branding projects, my retainer clients, other projects and general life, I’ve not been able to offer Design Days for a couple of months.

Which is a shame as they’re a popular service for those of your running businesses who need graphics done professionally and quickly - I get it!

Those who enquired when I was busy, I’ve replied to you, please check your DM’s.

But it’s first-come, first-served with the only two days I can offer in June. If you want one (or both!), then let me know asap.

- Tuesday 9th June
- Wednesday 17th June

Get that design-y job ticked off your list with the help of a pro graphic designer using the best software (yes, tools matter) and over 13 years of in-house design experience… I got you!

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🎨 I’m Holly! Designer and illustrator specialising in hand-drawn, colourful, joy-filled brand design. ✏️ Artist first always. Everything starts in my sketchbook before it’s digitised in Adobe. 💻 No templates. No bots. Just all-human, Holly-original work every single time. 🖼️ I’m big on creators owning their work, so you’ll see me championing artists and designers A LOT.  🫟 Think colourful, creative, hand-drawn design with an artsy twist… that’s me.

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Oh, and all of this is written with my own brain and not that of any artificial intelligence. The spelling and grammar errors are entirely my own, so yes, I’d rather that than risk diluting my own voice.

18/05/2026

Blooming Wild Drawing Challenge 3/4

Prompt: ‘garden visitors’

These visitors have wings and a sprinkle of magic 🧚

Loosely inspired by one of my favourite books growing up, The Flower Fairies.

The Snowdrop Fairy for my sister’s birth month, The Daffodil Fairy for my mums and The Holly Fairy for mine.

Thanks to the hosts:

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🎨 I’m Holly! Designer and illustrator specialising in hand-drawn, colourful, joy-filled brand design. ✏️ Artist first always. Everything starts in my sketchbook before it’s digitised in Adobe. 💻 No templates. No bots. Just all-human, Holly-original work every single time. 🖼️ I’m big on creators owning their work, so you’ll see me championing artists and designers A LOT.  🫟 Think colourful, creative, hand-drawn design with an artsy twist… that’s me.

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Oh, and all of this is written with my own brain and not that of any artificial intelligence. The spelling and grammar errors are entirely my own, so yes, I’d rather that than risk diluting my own voice.

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