I’m a self-confessed obsessive crafter, museum-goer and magazine hoarder working and living in London…

Often found accompanied by a tea (+ biscuits — Rich Tea’s specifically)

Specialising in branding and visual communication for creative businesses, I founded Design by Emilia after years of working in design industry.

I have successfully designed visual communication for industry leaders across craft, culture, lifestyle and fashion. I have experience working with multiple small creative businesses, designing strategic and intentional reports, information design and brand identity design.

Prior to launching my design studio I studied and worked extensively in architecture, giving me work a unique aesthetic that translates into all my designs.

Ways we can work together

I offer bespoke brand identity, layout, information and social media design. All projects are tailored specifically to your brand and audience. You can find out more about these services below.

You can also book me for freelance graphic design services on a project-by-project basis or for short fixed-term bookings. I have worked with numerous brands to deliver reports, presentations and campaigns working both alongside creative teams or alone.

My skills include

Brand strategy, Brand Identity, Brand Collateral, Packaging, Social Media Templates, Icons + Illustrations, Layout Design, Editorial Design, Report Design and Information Design.

Who I work with

I love working with fellow creatives; from crafts people to architects and trend forecasters. If you’re in the an arts, crafts or culture sectors I think we would be a perfect fit.

How to find me

I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram. Come and say hello!

  • Working with Emilia was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. I was amazed at how much detail she managed to get out of me when I wasn't sure how I could express what I wanted. All deadlines were easily met and the outcome for our branding and packaging were just what we needed to feel fresh without losing our established brand identity. For our packaging, not only were her designs great but her knowledge and experience in dealing with suppliers to make sure they could offer the right specifications was invaluable. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Emilia again.

    Kate Metherell, Director, YAK

  • I'm so glad I had this work done — I hadn't realised how much I needed it! Emilia has created beautiful layouts and colour schemes for my brand, helped with social media post design and improved my learning content by miles. Every step of the way she was helpful, intuitive, and she listened to what I wanted. The results are beyond what I was expecting and I will certainly be back for more!

    Sarah Ward, Weaver, Lark + Bower

  • We used Emilia for a recent rebrand and we are thrilled with the results. Emilia was very clear about what she needed from us from the start and worked with us every step of the way to make sure we were on the same page. The final branding was exactly what we wanted and she ensured we had everything we needed to integrate it smoothly.

    Josie Hawes, Director, Fabric Godmother

  • Working with Emilia on our branding was really enjoyable. The process was clear and streamlined, Emilia listened to my ideas about how we wanted the brand to feel, and came back with concepts that were really exciting and contemporary. Emilia responded well to feedback and we reached a solution really easily. Very professional and reassuring throughout. I've found the brand assets to be really robust to use. Nearly two years down the line it still looks fresh and modern, and I've found it really fun to use and adaptable.

    Emma McGowan, Founder, Drift + Focus

  • Emilia is not only a talented and meticulous designer, but she takes the time to ensure a project is completed to perfection before supplying her final artwork. Emilia went to the additional length for me of taking through her working process to ensure we could amend things as needed in house, in future, to save time. She is an extremely generous and considerate designer.

    Kate McInerney, Creative Director, Courier Media

  • I was drawn to work with Emilia for my branding and logo design because of her portfolio but, importantly, because she was a crafter too. I'm so pleased I put my trust in her. She just gets it. I ramble about some ideas I've had and she comes back with a fully formed, articulated plan. Then executes the work with a great balance of encouraging me outside of my comfort zone, whilst also really listening to my thoughts and feedback. I highly recommend her!

    Lindsey Newns, Crochet Designer, Lottie & Albert / Curate Crochet Box

  • Working with Emilia was simple and easy which is every small business owner can only dream of! She was able to translate my ramblings into beautiful designs that our clients where thrilled about. I can't wait to work with Emilia again soon.

    Nerrisa Pratt, Founder, Untld Project

  • Emilia has worked with us on both our digital trend reports and physical colour books. She is fantastic to work with and we have been extremely impressed with her. Emilia is organised, reliable, flexible and communicates excellently, providing us with options and ideas. She is always willing to accept any challenge we put her way and we could not recommend her enough!

    Laura Aldous, Colour & Trend Editor, Unique Style Platform