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Edel McMahon Design + Illustration

an orange circle with the quote if at first the idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it

Surface Pattern Design

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Newest Made

I launched my first range of fine art prints last month. I’ve started this range with five prints: Spoons, Coffee for two, Tea, Pinot Noir, Riesling, My aim was to make lively, fun prints that would add a splash of colour to a room. The prints would work particularly well in a kitchen or a dining room as they are all f

This plant is a permanent feature on my desk. It was given to me as a house warming gift and somehow even with my sporadic watering habits, it has managed to survive a few years. I used this plant as the basis for my Teach Nua (new house) card design. New House Card, House Card, New Home Cards, My Desk, House Of Cards, House Warming Gift, New House, A House, Card Design

On my Desk

This plant is a permanent feature on my desk. It was given to me as a house warming gift and somehow even with my sporadic watering habits, it has managed to survive a few years. I used this plant as the basis for my Teach Nua (new house) card design.

someone holding up some cards with pictures of cakes and drinks on them in the desert

Support Local Business

Biodegradable Packaging

My Beliefs & Values

I’m passionate about the environment and supporting local businesses. I believe we can all make small changes to contribute to a better environment. By supporting local businesses we are supporting each other; our neighbours, our friends, our families and our neighbourhood. All of my products are made and printed in Ir

a bottle of wine next to a glass with a cork on the side and a stick in front

My Style

In terms of my style, I wear two hats: an illustrator and a graphic designer. Of course, the two have similarities and crossovers. The main difference is that when I’m designing I take on board the client’s brief and the message they want to convey. In my illustrations, I use bright, flat colours alongside simple d