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.

Katie (Barry) Maher

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.

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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.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Lead at Katie Maher Consulting
January 1, 2024 - Present
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 at Urban Design Studio
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2023
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.
Founder & Creative Lead at Katie Maher Consulting, Cork
January 1, 2024 - Present
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 at Urban Design Studio, Cork
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2023
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

Education

Interior Design Diploma at St John's Central College, Cork
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Professional Makeup Artist at Dun Laoghaire Senior College, Dublin
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Secondary Education at St Aloysius Secondary School, Cork
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Interior Design Diploma at St Johns Central College, Cork
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Professional Makeup Artist at Dun Laoghaire Senior College, Dublin
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Secondary Education at St Aloysius Secondary School, Cork
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026

Qualifications

Certified Personal Stylist & Image Consultant
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Professional Makeup Artist
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Certified Personal Stylist & Image Consultant
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Certified Personal Stylist & Image Consultant
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Professional Makeup Artist
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Certified Personal Stylist & Image Consultant
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Interior Design Diploma
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Secondary Education
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026

Industry Experience

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