Katie (Barry) Maher

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I'm Katie Maher, a creative project lead specializing in interior, brand and experiential design.

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I’m Katie Maher, a creative project lead specializing in interior, brand and experiential design. With over 20 years delivering retail, hospitality and corporate environments, I lead projects from concept to implementation, integrating interiors, branding, signage and events to create cohesive environments.

I’m known for strong creative instincts, building lasting client relationships, and a network of industry connections across Cork and Munster. As founder of Katie Maher Consulting since 2024, I partner with clients to develop concept, strategy and turnkey executions. Previously at Urban Design Studio I led multidisciplinary teams delivering interiors, branding, environmental graphics, and full brand identities for commercial clients.

  • 18 years' experience
  • Joined April 2026

Industry experience

  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Travel & Hospitality

Work experience· 4 roles

Founder & Creative Lead · Katie Maher Consulting, CorkJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Boutique consultancy specialising in interior design, experiential events and creative project development; client consultation, concept development and project strategy; coordination with suppliers, contractors and collaborators

Founder & Creative Lead · Katie Maher ConsultingJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Boutique consultancy specialising in interior design, experiential events and creative project development; client consultation, concept development and project strategy; coordination with suppliers, contractors and collaborators.

Creative Director / Senior Creative Designer · Urban Design Studio, CorkJan 2008 – Jan 2023 · 15 yrs 1 mo

Led multidisciplinary design projects combining interiors, branding, signage, environmental graphics and digital assets; delivered projects from concept through to turnkey completion; developed full brand identities for commercial clients

Creative Director / Senior Creative Designer · Urban Design StudioJan 2008 – Dec 2023 · 16 yrs

Education· 6

Interior Design Diploma · St John's Central College, Cork2030 – 2026
Professional Makeup Artist · Dun Laoghaire Senior College, Dublin2030 – 2026
Secondary Education · St Aloysius Secondary School, Cork2030 – 2026
Interior Design Diploma · St Johns Central College, Cork2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 8

Certified Personal Stylist & Image Consultant2030 – 2026
Professional Makeup Artist2030 – 2026
Certified Personal Stylist & Image Consultant2030 – 2026
Certified Personal Stylist & Image Consultant2030 – 2026

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