Mary Hemingway is a graphic designer and founder of  platform DesignbyWomen. With a background in both surface pattern and  graphic design, Mary’s work combines her love of colour and pattern with  experimental use of layout and typography. She specialises  in creating visual identities and editorial design for creative  agencies, individual brands and public sector organisations.
After noticing how few women were celebrated in the design world at events and award ceremonies, she started DesignbyWomen in June 2020, as a self-initiated lock-down project. The platform aims to celebrate,  showcase and inspire women, marginalised  genders and gender non-conforming creatives currently working in the  design industry. Through celebrating work and sharing insights and  stories, Mary hopes to encourage collaboration, provide visibility and  greater inclusion for women creatives at all stages  in their careers.