For the love of design.

Design Co-Create is a full service design consultancy inspired and founded by Marian Lowe as a space to co-create relevant, meaningful and timeless visual designs. Every project is unique, as is our approach. With the broader landscape in frame and people as priority, collaboration is core to our philosophy. We work with clients closely to respond to project requirements and innovate outcomes. For larger projects talent and skill is carefully resourced and teams are assembled to maximise potential.

Services

Brand Strategy
Content Strategy
Visual Identity Design
Graphic Design
Magazine Design
Book Publishing
Website Design
Animation Design
Campaign Design
Copywriting
Storyboarding
Illustration
Infographics
Wayfinding & Signage
Design Education
Community Engagement
Facilitation

Awards

Gold, Best Editorial Package,
National Magazine Awards 2024

NISOD Excellence Awards 2022

Marian Lowe

BDesign (VisComm)
Certified Brand Specialist, Level C Masterclass

Clear-sighted, dedicated passionate senior qualified creative professional with over 21 years experience across all facets of brand communications, print and online media for corporate, media, not-for-profit, education and government industry sectors. Marian is at the helm of all projects and initiatives through Design Co-Create.

Experience in clarifying, substantiating and following brand strategy from setting identity design standards to building and applying visual brand infrastructure across all media including logo design; template development (business stationery, brochures, magazines, presentations, billboards, banners, displays, website design, print and digital advertising, illustration); infographic design to communicate complex ideas and data simply; key messaging and design for marketing campaigns; and animation design through storyboarding.

Facilitates design education and training through client workshops on design fundamentals and software. Brings more than 15 years experience in post-secondary teaching of visual theory, branding, typography, publication design and design software skills. Is well versed in curriculum development.

Has a natural capacity for connecting deeply with clients and brings a light-touch collaborative approach to illuminate projects and deliver inspired designs that communicate with clarity and precision.

Marian lives in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada with her partner and beloved dog Lumin where she enjoys everything that the stunning landscapes offer.