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

Exploring how to make your brand mark deeply personal in subtle ways is one of the best parts of my job. From who the bu...
19/10/2026

Exploring how to make your brand mark deeply personal in subtle ways is one of the best parts of my job.

From who the business is for, to who it was inspired by, maybe something you dropped in when we spoke about your goals to your list of values; if we can make it memorable, personal and provide an “oh wow I see that” moment, then we’re doing something right!

Sometimes clear explainer brand marks DO have a place; it varies by industry.

But these days, with the rise of ‘ai slop’ and having to question what’s real and what’s not, having a visual identifier that’s clever and only relevant to your business will always stand out. Machines, quite simply, can’t make the emotional connections a designer and a business owner can 🩵

If a rebrand is on the cards for 2027, reach out to me now and let’s start planning your hidden-meaning logo!

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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.

Following the advice of “just go for it, no one knows your business better than you do” from Louise Jenner, The Dream Jo...
14/10/2026

Following the advice of “just go for it, no one knows your business better than you do” from Louise Jenner, The Dream Job Coach, a few days before the deadline I went for it - and now I’m a finalist for the regional awards by Devon Women In Business in the Sole Trader/Freelancer of the Year category.

It’s the first time I’ve entered something without a nomination, and the metaphorical ‘permission slip’ of doing so is fantastic!

I’ve loved being a part of the Devon Women In Business community this last year, so this acknowledgement is a real honour 🩷

Looking forward to cheering on everyone at the awards in November - see you there!

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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.

Cover reveal!I’m ecstatic to show you the cover for my first illustration project, ‘Sometimes My Words Wobble’ by L.Hall...
07/10/2026

Cover reveal!

I’m ecstatic to show you the cover for my first illustration project, ‘Sometimes My Words Wobble’ by L.Hallam-King | Sometimes My Words Wobble Author

This project has been nearly 10 months in the making, ever since I met the author in January, who was looking for a creative human to illustrate her first and deeply personal true story about living with dyslexia as a little girl.

It’s a picture book for a younger audience, with the goal of helping other little people understand that dyslexia is not a barrier to achieving incredible things! And the fact it’s written in rhyme, by grown-up Lauren herself, is the extra special part.

It’s gone to print this week and will be ready for you to buy shortly. AND it’s the perfect size to fit in a Christmas stocking… just saying 😆

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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.

October is full, but Design Days are available for November! They’d be great for on-brand Christmas social templates tha...
05/10/2026

October is full, but Design Days are available for November!

They’d be great for on-brand Christmas social templates that you can reuse endlessly over the Christmas break with minimal effort. More time for family and food, less time faffing on socials.

Or perhaps a range of bespoke illustrations so you can stop using the generic Canva ones that all look slightly different! Yes, I see you. I get it. But book a Design Day and we’ll fix it.

September’s Design Day was taken by a client who’s launching their first product in January and needs high-quality, on-brand packaging strategically positioned against their competitors. And it looks SO GOOD! If I do say so myself. I can’t wait to share it with you in January when it’s available to buy.

The point is, Design Days are for your business needs, led by you, executed by me.

Everything is unique to you and your brand. Everything is original. And you keep everything you get, delivered directly to you as a bunch of digital files you can reuse.

If either the 19th or 20th sounds like a date you need to sort your graphics out, message me to secure it now with just an £82 deposit to pay today.

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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.

I’ll hold your hand while I say this, but it needs to be said:A typeface of unknown licence status, typed out to spell y...
28/09/2026

I’ll hold your hand while I say this, but it needs to be said:

A typeface of unknown licence status, typed out to spell your business name, is not a logo.

For one, a logo is a single identifying mark. Think the Apple ‘apple’, the Nike ‘swoosh’; instantly recognisable bespoke marks that have nothinnnggggg to do with the industries they’re in. That’s why it works. It’s memorable.

And sadly, it speaks to the social space we’re in where ‘designers’ are charging businesses to type out a few words and businesses happily accept it without questioning the licence that the typeface came from.
- Where’s its IP ownership?
- Where can/can’t you use it?

It’s WILD to me that businesses accept this when they deserve SO much better when they’re paying for something they need to build their whole marketing strategy on.

Please question what you’ll get, where you’ll get it from, how you own it and how you can use it when you buy branding.

Aaannnnnd if your designer can’t answer any of that, then you know where to find me 🙃

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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.

For the businesses that are ready to look and feel consistent everywhere…Branding package: Palette 🎨 Swipe for the detai...
21/09/2026

For the businesses that are ready to look and feel consistent everywhere…

Branding package: Palette 🎨

Swipe for the details ➡️

Be recognisable everywhere you show up - because recognition builds familiarity, familiarity builds trust… and trust converts.

Booking from January 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.

Introducing ‘Hare + Dandelions’The second in the drawing challenge I’m taking part in this month. I’m taking a big ste...
15/09/2026

Introducing ‘Hare + Dandelions’

The second in the drawing challenge I’m taking part in this month.

I’m taking a big step outside my usual style again for this one; taking more time to study shape and form in a way that reminds me of my life drawing lessons in uni 14 years ago! This hare is proudly standing strong and looking the viewer directly in the eye. There’s something magical and mysterious about hares, and I wanted to honour that.

Stick around to see who is featured in week 3!

Thanks to the hosts:
Heather Mueller
Kim Koehler | Nature-Inspired Artist, Illustrator & Designer
Vivianne Lack | Illustrator (final slide is her art - LOVE!)
amy lizzi art
Katie O’Shea Design
Carey Copeland
Jillian Anderson
Meghan Marie



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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.

For a brand that feels more expressive, confident and properly established…Branding package: Brush 🫟Swipe for the detail...
14/09/2026

For a brand that feels more expressive, confident and properly established…

Branding package: Brush 🫟

Swipe for the details ➡️

Everything to get your online presence strong and noticeable, with 10 bespoke illustrations …because we’re not relying on your logo being plastered everywhere!

Booking from November!

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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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