How We Can Work Together

I offer a vast range of services, from complete brand kits and packaging to websites, illustrations, product design, and even window painting. In a nutshell, I offer a full 360° design service that will bring your project to life!

Whether you’re starting from scratch or just need a hand with one specific piece, don’t hesitate to contact me for a chat. I’m friendly, enthusiastic, flexible and I give my all to every project I work on.

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On the side of design, I’m also a published children books illustrator. If you’d like to see a bit more of that, you can head to www.yaomacha.com 🙂

Meet the creative designer

hi there! I’m Macha 🙂

I am a freelance graphic designer & illustrator based in sunny Leeds, UK. I run Machamochi, my own creative studio, from my home in Burley, where I live alongside two dynamic kids and a very unpredictable kitten.

I specialise in bold, playful visual storytelling, with the ambition to help small businesses, kids’ brands, cultural spaces & more stand out and express their personality to the fullest.   

Despite my very French accent, Yorkshire is where my heart is. While I’m committed to be an active part of my local community, I’m also comfortable working with international clients. In fact, I lived in France, China, Japan, and Taiwan before settling in England for good and had the joy of collaborating with amazing clients (and eating the best food) along the way. Those diverse experiences and influences give my work a unique touch and also helped me gain a deeper understanding of design on a global scale.

My work ethos

it's cool to be kind

Wherever you are at in your project, I’ll listen with zero judgment and meet you where you’re at. Empathy and open communication are at the core of how I work with clients, especially on projects close to your heart. Everyone is welcome and I strive to be a safe, supportive space for all.

power to the humans

AI isn’t involved  my creative process. In today’s state of the world, real human connection is what brings us together: our shared emotions, experiences, and stories. Your project deserves so much better than some algorithm-generated soup and I’ll pour all my quirks and weird brain connections into it. 

PLAY IS WORK

Life is too short to be taken too seriously (except when it comes to your brief, of course!) and I have loads of fun in my practice. I’m grateful for this job every day, even after 15+ years of freelancing (yes, I’m a dinosaur!). My hope is that the final product reflects that joy, and makes you well chuffed, too!

anatomy of the Mochi

Cause I wouldn’t be a designer if I didn’t geek about those things 😉

Macha

short for Marie-Charlotte aka. yours truly. It’s a one personne studio and I take care of everything from design to admin, so it felt natural to keep it personal.

 

Mochi

my fave treat: thos japanese soft bouncy japanese right cakes. Represent approchability, flexibility and kindness. They have a really flavourful heart… and that what I’ll bring to your projects too!

Zesty green matcha energy Yorkshire scenery fresh look on things
Pop pink passion for design playfulness bold creativity
dark charcoal visual anchor balance precision

Pink and green sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel. Combining them up creates maximum visual impact!

Nerd!

Mac & Mo

The dual spirits

Meet the two distinct alter-egos made from the logo shape. They reprensent the balance between analytic thinking & bold storytelling. 

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Mac
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Mo

Mac

Inspired by vintage TVs, with a built-in antenna and big curious eyes, Mac is all about tuning right into your brand's frequency. It's that observant and analytical mindset I use to study a brief and make sure we get it just right!

Mo

Mo is a daring, Little Red Riding Hood-inspired adventurer ready for the journey! She represents my deep passion for imagination, stepping boldly into visual  storytelling to make your project extra unique and special.

and now, a collection of unrelated random facts

90s Kid 4 ever

I’m a true 90s girl with a passion for lava lamps, arcades, neon colours and retro vibes. My clothing choices aren’t much different now that they were then. And I still read almost exclusively graphic novels! 

Dancing on a rolling plank

Longboard dancing is favourite way to unwind! It’s all about carving on a board while doing a combination of steps and making it flowwwww to music (without face-palming the floor too often). In Leeds and curious? I’m happy to teach you! 😉

Crêpes = my love language

Which is also conveniently my backup plan if the world gets wild and all nice creatives peeps like me get replaced by robots. (but let’s stay hopeful). Plus crepes come from Brittany, just like me!