The Rainbow Vault

29/04/2026

Hi, I’m Shona 👋✨

This is my application to bring your brand to life in 2026 💖

I’ve been supporting businesses through design for almost 11 years 🤯🎨 across all aspects of design and I’ve seen companies at every stage and size 🚀. I I’d love to help you grow! 🌈

Make it look good, sound like you, and feel impossible to ignore 😌

If you’re ready for:

- A glow up that still feels like “you”💅
- Content that people actually stop scrolling for 📱
- A brand that looks premium, not patchy 🧩

DM me and I’ll give you a free audit of your current brand system 🔥
P.s. is this photo a little cringe? 100%
Do I care? Absolutely not 😂⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

23/04/2026

🥳 500 followers!!

This feels like such a small number on the internet… but a big one in my little corner of it. 💛

I’ve been slowly (and slightly awkwardly 😅) trying to show up more on Instagram, post more consistently, and figure out what my “voice” actually is.

Less lurking. More sharing. More showing the work. 🎨✨

It matters a lot to me because behind every follow is a real person choosing to stick around, support my business, and cheer on the creative stuff I’m building. That means a lot. 🤝🌈

If you’re new here: hi, I’m Shona. I make brands feel warm, clear, and confident (with a bit of fun in there too). 💃🏻📌

Thanks for being here. Onwards to 600? 😂🚀

22/04/2026

Early packaging concepts/mocks for Lifted 📦✨ I’m honestly obsessed with this stage, watching the brand details start to click into place 🎀🤍
But the best part? The real deal is coming so soon 👀🚀 Final pieces are coming together and I can’t wait to share what’s next ✨
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05/03/2026

Bringing Lifted to life was all about being BOLD 👊 , PLAYFUL✨, and creating IMPACT. (and it has been SO much fun!) I designed a brand identity that speaks to those who value self-expression. Those who view their appearance as an extension of their identity and seek products that help them feel desired, confident, but mostly to feel like themselves. 💜

Elegance with a Twist 💚

Lifted’s mission is to eliminate the hassle, mess, and time associated with traditional false lashes, offering glue-less lashes in a diverse range of styles that can be applied in seconds without compromising natural lash health. 👁️  

From the lengthy brand strategy work 🧠 through to the brand identity and logo design 🎨, and right down to packaging 📦, every detail was crafted to feel cohesive, premium, and unmistakably Lifted 🙌.

Next up...The Lifted website! Coming soon..

Thanks for trusting me 💜

28/01/2026

✨ What’s YOUR Brand Voice? ✨

Let’s play a game! 🎮 Swipe through these fun scenarios and discover what makes your brand uniquely YOU 💫

👉 Slide 1: How would you handle a customer complaint?

👉 Slide 2: Describe your product to a friend

👉 Slide 3: How do you solve your customer’s pain points?

👉 Slide 4: If your brand was a person at a party, what would they be doing?

👉 Slide 5: Why does brand voice matter? 🎯

Are you ready to nail down your brand voice and connect authentically with your audience? Let’s work together to create a brand voice that’s uniquely YOU! 💬✨ DM me to chat all things brand!

07/01/2026

✨ Starting 2026 with gratitude! ✨

So thankful for amazing clients like Karl at Enable Ireland who trust us to bring their ideas to life in our unique and playful style 🌈

Here’s to another year of creating magic together! 🎨💫

11/12/2025

🎅 You’ve made it onto Santa’s naughty list... 🎅

For ignoring your brand’s cries for help all year long 😅

That mismatched colour palette? Naughty ❌.

Those 47 different fonts? VERY naughty ❌.

Pretending “I’ll sort it in January” for the 3rd year running? Straight to the top of the list 🎄

But here’s how you redeem yourself: Work with The Rainbow Vault in 2026 🌈

Get a brand designer who’s actually sound (just ask my clients 😉) and finally:

🎁 Align your brand across all touch points

🎁 Develop client confidence in your business

🎁 Streamline your marketing

🎁 Feel supported

🎁 Stop stress-designing at midnight

Make 2026 the year your brand gets off the naughty list ✨

Head to our website or slide into my DMs 💌

06/12/2025

Cloud Dancer is here, and I’m absolutely smitten ☁️✨

Pantone just dropped their Color of the Year for 2026, and honestly? I’m floating on air about it.

Cloud Dancer – a soft, ethereal white that feels like the visual equivalent of taking a deep breath and letting go.

“The cacophony that surrounds us has become overwhelming, making it harder to hear the voices of our inner selves” notes Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director Pantone Color Institute. “A conscious statement of simplification, Cloud Dancer enhances our focus, providing release from the distraction of external influences.”

As a brand designer, I’m head-over-heels for this direction 🤍 While I adored previous year colours such as Very Peri 💜 this feels like a breath of fresh air. In a world that’s been screaming in neon and maximalism, Cloud Dancer whispers. It’s giving: intentional minimalism, quiet luxury, space to breathe, brands that aren’t afraid to pause.

It’s the perfect canvas for bold ideas without the visual noise. Clean. Considered. Calm.

I’m already dreaming up ways to weave this gentle giant into my 2026 projects ☁️💭 Think sophisticated brand palettes, packaging that stops you in your tracks with its simplicity, and digital spaces that actually feel like a sanctuary.

Who else is ready to dance with the clouds? 🌥️

05/12/2025

28/11/2025

Let’s talk about something that shapes every brand interaction: ⬇️

Typography ✅

Your font choice isn’t just aesthetic, it’s strategic.

It communicates professionalism, builds trust, and sets expectations before anyone reads a single word. 🤯

Today I’m sharing my Font Personality Matcher! 🤝🏼

Swipe through to see how different typefaces align with distinct brand personalities and business goals. Understanding this connection is crucial for making informed design decisions 🎯

Which font personality best represents your brand? Or what does your current font say about your company today? 🤔

I’d love to hear your thoughts on typography choices! 👇

Here’s to making intentional design decisions that strengthen your brand! 🎨

Oh and Happy Friday! ✨