Creative Director & Design Educator

Currently allowing my curiosity to lead me in the pursuit of personal projects that positively impact contemporary audiences and seeks to leave people better than they were before.

  • Marssaié is an award-winning Creative Director & Design Educator with a passion for design and an entrepreneurial spirit. She believes in nurturing creative talent and collaborating with purpose-driven individuals to craft solutions that positively impact communities.

    Her work captures the vibrancy of culture and tells authentic stories inspired by our shared experiences.

    With over a decade in the industry, she has embraced roles that applaud outstanding design talent, and opportunities that identify and celebrate creativity. She has made significant contributions to reshaping the publishing landscape in her role as Creative Director, served as a lecturer, mentored for DPI (Design Publishing Inclusivity), and acted as a jury for design awards such as D&AD and the World Illustration Awards.

    Currently, she is embarking on a new chapter, living a bicoastal lifestyle between London and the Caribbean. She is embracing a more enjoyable pace of life while focusing on personal projects like enjoy the collective, a platform dedicated to amplifying talented creatives and celebrating diverse voices.

  • 2022 - present
    DESIGN EDUCATOR
    Shillington Education

    2024
    MENTOR
    Design Publishing Inclusivity

    2022 - 2023
    DESIGN LECTURER
    London Metropolitan
    University

    2016 - 2023
    FOUNDER
    Marssaie Studio

    2017 - 2022
    CREATIVE DIRECTOR
    Knights Of Publishing

    2019 - 2021
    FREELANCE BRANDING &
    DESIGN STRATEGIST
    Renaissance Studios

Design &
disruption

SELECTED WORK

A collection of select works that showcase the collaborative nature of design through my work with purposeful and impactful brands. Together we worked to captivate audiences through compelling story led design. The goal with each project was always to elevate design thinking and to lead clients in solutions that challenge the status-quo.

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Portfolio
Round Table Books
Round Table Books

BRANDING | RETAIL INTERIOR DESIGN

Create a proud, playful identity system and retail space for stories worth sharing for Round Table Books a bookshop that champions representation and inclusivity in the heart of Brixton.

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Book Design
Book Design

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Bringing underrepresented voices to the forefront of Children’s publishing.

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Woman
Woman

ART DIRECTION | SET DESIGN

The harmony between the strength and softness of a woman.
Art direction for International Women’s Day photoshoot for Brixton based, women led production studio Renaissance.

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Okun
Okun

WEBSITE DESIGN | PACKAGING | STATIONERY

For the vibrant ones

Establish a contemporary, ecommerce website and supporting packaging that reflects the exuberant personality and rich story of Òkun. Ready for the brands direct to consumer relaunch.

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Design Associates Africa
Design Associates Africa

BRAND IDENTITY DESIGN

Develop a credible and contemporary brand identity for DAA A new global regulatory, membership body driving excellence throughout Africa within architecture and interior design. DAA will model its self as the RIBA and BREEAM of Africa.

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Freelancers
& founders

ENJOY THE COLLECTIVE

A new creative series that serves as a joyful ode to creativity, collaboration, and a friendly guide to navigating the intricate world of being an independent creative. I founded enjoy the collective to empower and amplify diverse creatives and to bring their voices to the foreground.

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Multi Award-winning author/Illustrator Dapo Adeola known best for his book series Look-up and Hey You! Shares his journey from gym receptionist to 6 figure book deal.

Projects
for purpose

A combination of personal and collaborative projects that explore innovation beyond the realm of the art of design. These projects instead seek to improve and reshape aspects of the design industry within the remit of education, inclusivity and community.

Projects for Purpose
A.I Integration
A.I Integration

SHILLINGTON EDUCATION

A research-driven initiative designed to integrate AI core skills and understanding into the graphic design course.
By researching, testing, refining, and implementing AI design modules, the goal is to prepare students with the latest advancements in graphic design technology, empowering them to confidently launch their careers.

Design Curriculum Innovation
Design Curriculum Innovation

Soon come 2024

Creative Community
Creative Community

ENJOY THE COLLECTIVE

Establishing a better-connected creative community by introducing freelancers to each other, relevant opportunities, and resources that inspire, inform and support the contemporary creative and equip them to thrive as an individual that is connected to a larger ecosystem.

Play :)

Exploring 3d design, bringing narrative into the physical whilst delving into new areas of interests within interior and architecture through the use of programs such as Blender.

Awards & Recognition

Keep in touch

hello@marssaie.com

London + The Caribbean