The Social Magpie

The Social Magpie Social Magpie offers strategic brand and website design for unique businesses, freelancers and creat

Just a little proof of life post over here! 👋Juggling three kids and running a design studio is always interesting, espe...
04/09/2026

Just a little proof of life post over here! 👋

Juggling three kids and running a design studio is always interesting, especially over a super long summer holiday. Luckily I’ve had some lovely projects to work on which I can’t wait to share with you shortly!

For now here’s a peak at what I’ve been working on recently.

01/07/2026

A good brand icon doesn’t just look nice. It holds a story.

The real question … is your brand telling yours?

30/06/2026

Your brand deserves visuals as unique as your vision. 🎨

It’s time to say goodbye to generic off the peg illustrations and get some custom brand elements that

✨ Infuse authentic character into your brand identity
✨ Deliver a consistent, distinctive presence everywhere
✨ Elevate your visuals into an immersive experience

Why blend in when you were meant to stand out? Let’s create illustrations that make your brand impossible to forget.

30/06/2026

Your brand should do the talking before you even say a word. ✨

30/06/2026

So…. convinced yet?

Sometimes as a designer you create things that you love that are just a stretch too far for the project. But that doesn’...
22/06/2026

Sometimes as a designer you create things that you love that are just a stretch too far for the project. But that doesn’t mean they deserve to disappear into a folder never to be seen again.

These motifs was created for a beautiful boutique adobe inn in Buena Vista, Colorado. The brief was steeped in south-western heritage, handcrafted interiors and a sense of place that felt completely unique. This concept centred around a hidden H, formed entirely from design elements drawn from the house itself.

In the end the client went with the direction that they felt most connected with, and that’s ok.

Every concept I create, whether it makes the final cut or not, is part of the process of finding the right answer. Rejected designs aren’t failures, they’re the work that gets you there.

Drop a 💙 if you’d love to see more concepts that didn’t make it.

Your business tells a story. Your brand should do the same.I’m Cathrin, founder of Social Magpie Design. I design bespok...
16/06/2026

Your business tells a story. Your brand should do the same.

I’m Cathrin, founder of Social Magpie Design. I design bespoke story-led brands and websites for business owners who lead with feeling, and already know their story is their edge.

Swipe through to find out a bit more about my approach, and let’s see if we’re a good fit.

Not sure which service is right for you? Here’s a breakdown of everything we offer at Social Magpie Design, and more imp...
28/05/2026

Not sure which service is right for you?

Here’s a breakdown of everything we offer at Social Magpie Design, and more importantly, which one is built for where you are right now.

I offer story-led design that goes beyond looking beautiful. When your brand tells the right story, it draws in the customers who were always meant to find you.

Whether you’re launching something new, levelling up an established business, or just need a focused refresh, there’s an option here for you.

Swipe through to see what fits you best, and drop me a message if you’d like to chat it through.

Some projects just feel made for you.A guest house in Colorado. Moody, vintage, eclectic, and deeply comfortable. The ki...
27/05/2026

Some projects just feel made for you.

A guest house in Colorado. Moody, vintage, eclectic, and deeply comfortable. The kind of place built on feeling, where every corner has been chosen with intention and guests leave already planning their return.

But before any of that, I needed to understand the story this place tells just by existing.

That’s where every creative direction starts for me, not with aesthetics, but with the heart of the business. What it believes in. What it wants people to feel the moment they walk through the door.

From there I built two visual directions, both rooted in the heritage and landscape of the American Southwest, but each finding their own way there. Swipe through to see both concepts.

Which direction speaks to you?

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