ABOUT MARGIE
Margie Shepherd is a multidisciplinary creative with focuses in the food & beverage, botanical, and wellness space. Based in Portland, Oregon, she’s a brand strategist and designer with a passion for print, packaging, branding, illustration, and web wizardry.
She has partnered with brands from startups to established names, shaping everything from logo systems and identities to packaging, email campaigns, and social content. In her free time, she keeps her creativity flowing through her sketchbook with moody illustrations.
BARBARI BOTANICAL CO.
Email Marketing Design + MA Spliff Packaging
B&B Local Greengrocer Branding + Style Guide
Props styling for Smokiez
In studio
PHILOSOPHY
I believe good design begins with empathy. Whether it's a brand identity, a package on a shelf, or a digital touchpoint, I’m always thinking about how it’ll be experienced—not just used.
It’s about the user, the customer, the human at the center of every design. My work is rooted in curiosity, care, and the belief that thoughtful design can build connection, spark joy, and leave a lasting (and lighter) impact on the world around us.
SERVICES
I am currently accepting new project-based clients! Not sure what direction to take? Schedule a free consultation, and let’s talk it out.
Packaging Design + Sourcing
Email Design, Presentations, Web Design + Development
Creative Direction, Brand Development + Strategy
Photo editing, color correction, retouching