I’m an award-winning brand designer with over eight years of experience creating strategic visual identities that help businesses stand out and connect. My background spans brand identity, packaging, digital design, and brand strategy — giving me the versatility to deliver cohesive design systems across every touchpoint. I’ve worked with charities, creative businesses, and independent brands across the UK, translating business goals into design that’s not just beautiful, but purposeful and commercially effective. From leading brand identity projects at Hospiscare (including a Visual Identity Award–winning rebrand) to building full brand systems for 12 Bar Music & Social, I combine creative vision with strategic thinking to deliver work that drives real impact. My core capabilities include: Brand identity & strategy (logos, guidelines, messaging frameworks) Packaging design (CPG, FMCG, artisanal products) Digital & web design (social content, websites, presentations) Print & layout (reports, magazines, marketing collateral) Illustration & custom brand assets Clients value my ability to connect creativity with clarity — collaborating closely, asking the right questions, and ensuring every design solution is aligned with their brand’s essence and business goals. See more of my work: meandspirit.co.uk…

Tanya Rodgers

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I’m an award-winning brand designer with over eight years of experience creating strategic visual identities that help businesses stand out and connect. My background spans brand identity, packaging, digital design, and brand strategy — giving me the versatility to deliver cohesive design systems across every touchpoint. I’ve worked with charities, creative businesses, and independent brands across the UK, translating business goals into design that’s not just beautiful, but purposeful and commercially effective. From leading brand identity projects at Hospiscare (including a Visual Identity Award–winning rebrand) to building full brand systems for 12 Bar Music & Social, I combine creative vision with strategic thinking to deliver work that drives real impact. My core capabilities include: Brand identity & strategy (logos, guidelines, messaging frameworks) Packaging design (CPG, FMCG, artisanal products) Digital & web design (social content, websites, presentations) Print & layout (reports, magazines, marketing collateral) Illustration & custom brand assets Clients value my ability to connect creativity with clarity — collaborating closely, asking the right questions, and ensuring every design solution is aligned with their brand’s essence and business goals. See more of my work: meandspirit.co.uk…

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I’m an award-winning brand designer with over eight years of experience creating strategic visual identities that help businesses stand out and connect. My background spans brand identity, packaging, digital design, and brand strategy — giving me the versatility to deliver cohesive design systems across every touchpoint.

I’ve worked with charities, creative businesses, and independent brands across the UK, translating business goals into design that’s not just beautiful, but purposeful and commercially effective. From leading brand identity projects at Hospiscare (including a Visual Identity Award–winning rebrand) to building full brand systems for 12 Bar Music & Social, I combine creative vision with strategic thinking to deliver work that drives real impact.

My core capabilities include:

Brand identity & strategy (logos, guidelines, messaging frameworks)

Packaging design (CPG, FMCG, artisanal products)

Digital & web design (social content, websites, presentations)

Print & layout (reports, magazines, marketing collateral)

Illustration & custom brand assets

Clients value my ability to connect creativity with clarity — collaborating closely, asking the right questions, and ensuring every design solution is aligned with their brand’s essence and business goals.

See more of my work: meandspirit.co.uk

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Work Experience

Founder/Freelance Designer at Me & Spirit Creative
February 1, 2019 - Present
Founder and lead designer at Me & Spirit Creative, where I craft strategic brand identities, packaging, and digital design for businesses that want to stand out. I combine brand strategy with creative execution — from logos and websites to marketing collateral and illustration — ensuring every touchpoint feels intentional, consistent, and impactful.
Freelance Designer & Social Media Manager at 12 Bar Music & Social
September 2, 2024 - May 30, 2025
Designer and social media manager for 12 Bar Music & Social, a community-focused coffee and vinyl concept store. I developed the brand identity, designed packaging, merchandise, and promotional materials, and managed social content strategy to grow visibility and engagement. My role combined creative design with marketing, ensuring the brand felt cohesive across every touchpoint — from in-store experiences to digital platforms.
Visual Content Officer (aka Brand Manager) at Hospiscare
September 1, 2020 - September 30, 2024
Visual Content Officer at Hospiscare, leading brand identity development and creative projects across print, digital, and events. I designed campaigns, publications, and supporter materials, and created design systems and templates to maintain brand consistency. My role combined hands-on design with brand management, ensuring all communications aligned with strategy and supported fundraising, retail, and community engagement.
Retail Marketing Officer at Hospiscare
September 22, 2014 - September 30, 2024
Retail Marketing Officer at Hospiscare, designing and delivering marketing campaigns to boost engagement and sales across the charity’s retail network. I produced print and digital materials aligned with brand strategy, supported fundraising initiatives, and provided staff training on visual content and social media to ensure consistent, impactful communications.
Key Accounts Manager at Echo NI (NI Water)
August 6, 2012 - September 12, 2014
Supported customer accounts and coordinated across multiple teams to resolve service issues and enquiries. This role strengthened my account management skills, attention to detail, and ability to analyse complex information while communicating clearly with both customers and internal stakeholders. I gained valuable experience in project coordination, problem-solving, and ensuring consistent service delivery under pressure.
Music Tutor at Lisburn School of Music
September 3, 2025 - February 6, 2006
Taught music lessons to children and adults, developing lesson plans tailored to individual learning styles. This role sharpened my communication and presentation skills, as well as patience, adaptability, and the ability to explain complex concepts clearly. It also required strong organisation, time management, and relationship-building — skills I continue to use in managing client projects and delivering creative work today.

Education

Master of Composition (with Commendation) at Queens University Belfast
September 1, 2008 - September 3, 2025
Bachelor of Music at Queens University Belfast
September 5, 2005 - July 4, 2008

Qualifications

Finalist (Creative SW category) Great British Entrepreneur Awards
July 31, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Finalist Exeter Living Awards (Arts & Creative Category) 2025
July 4, 2025 - July 4, 2025
Bronze Award (Non-profit) International Visual Identity Awards
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Energy & Utilities, Software & Internet, Other