About
I've been creating things for as long as I can remember. As a teenager, I was already teaching myself design software, experimenting in Photoshop and bringing my own creative projects to life. What started as a personal outlet grew into something that friends, fellow creatives and small businesses began asking me for, too.
I've always been an intensely visual person. I love collecting inspiration, building mood boards, exploring typography, colour, and the small details that make a brand feel like it's one of a kind. For me, good design isn't just decoration, it's storytelling that feels authentic. That's why I don't build cookie-cutter websites. There are faster template options out there and sometimes that's what is needed. But my approach is different. I believe every brand already has its own character. Sometimes it just needs uncovering. Before thinking about colours or fonts, I want to understand your business, your audience, and your goals. Then we'll work out together what deserves attention first and what can evolve later.
One thing you'll quickly notice about me is that I've always had a soft spot for the slightly unexpected. A little wit, a touch of eccentricity, thoughtful details that make people smile. Quirkyside was born from that idea. To me, quirkiness isn't about being loud or unusual for the sake of it. It's about self-expression, originality, and letting personality show, rather than blending in. That doesn't mean every brand should be this way though. My job is never to make every brand quirky, it's to uncover what makes yours unforgettable. Sometimes that's bold and playful, sometimes it's elegant and laid back.
The goal is always the same, to create something that genuinely feels like you. I'm not the kind of designer who just follows a brief without asking questions. I like to be part of the process, offering both a designer's eye and a customer's perspective. I'll challenge ideas when I think there's a stronger solution, suggest opportunities you may not have considered, and genuinely invest myself in your project because I want it to work long after we're done.
If you're looking for thoughtful branding, a website with personality and a collaborative creative process built around your vision,
I'd love to help bring it to life.
Maria Rogers xx
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A one-woman creative studio shaping branding & design with clarity, character and signature charm.
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