Brigette Margeanu Hall
Brand Designer, Graphic Designer, Illustrator
Alberta Arts District, Portland, OR
Q What do you do?
“I’m a Brand Designer, Graphic Designer, and Illustrator.”
I build human-centered brand identities, multi-media campaigns, print + digital designs, and thoughtful, often playful illustrations with an invitation for interaction.
Q What steps did you take to get to where you are now?
I’ve been a creative all my life, being naturally drawn to visual balance, color, and elemental relationships. I went to school for graphic design while working an entry level design job at a local design agency and interning creatively in-house at a major retailer. After earning a BFA, I spent 9 years working my way up to art directing and designing at a senior level for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. I’ve freelanced on and off over the past 5 years, taking on exciting branding and design projects, but have now devoted all my efforts into freelancing and working for myself, opening my books to larger partnerships.
Q How do you stand out in your field?
My time designing for public health deeply shaped my understanding of human-centered design, connecting a variety of audiences to the work and shaping interaction. I balance story and strategy with human elements, creating design that feels holistic and interactive.
Q What are you working on right now?
Currently, I’m creating a brand identity for a 90s inspired outdoor travel guide with an accompanying zine club. I’ve been in the process of designing a custom website for a team in the real estate space. I’m also designing and illustrating an heirloom recipe book, which has been super new rewarding.
Q What’s your style?
My focus lies in capturing a feeling, establishing mood that invites interaction and drives meaningful engagement. I accomplish this through leveraging human-centered design and fostering a collaborative environment, ensuring that all feedback/ideas are considered and valued so that outcome success can be celebrated by all.
Projects that illustrate this ethos are Fork Goes Clink supper club and a branding project for the outdoor guide I’m currently working on and am excited to share about soon.
Q Out of all your slashies, which one do you wish you could do more often?
My favorite moments of my job are when I’m in the nitty gritty of a branding project, immersed in the science and psychology of the brand and illuminating the voice through research—when creative elements start emerging and dancing together harmoniously through creative problem solving, generating something bigger than the both of us. It’s so special.
Q What is frustrating you right now?
The administrative details. Running a business takes tons of admin upkeep and things like filing and personal organization can often take the back-burner.
Q If you could hire someone for $20/hour, what would you have them do to make your day easier?
Content creation for sure! It can be super fun when time allows, but it’s quite the time investment to create quality and meaningful content. I’d love an early-week brainstorm and planning sesh with someone who could execute those ideas throughout the week.
Q What do you wish you could have told yourself, when, and why?
During a pivotal time of change in my life, I would have told myself to not wait for permission to make life happen; it’s up to me (each of us) to set things in motion.
Q If you could talk to an expert to gain more insight on something, what would it be about?
Talking to an expert in architecture would be fulfilling and illuminating. I’ve long been fascinated by this intersection of visual, functional, and technical design and I’d love to know more about their creative process.
Q What kind of opportunities/projects are you looking for?
I am available for long or short-term projects, with a focus on building brands from the ground up, working within brand systems already in place, or reworking a brand to evolve their voice. I’d love more opportunities with consumer brands and also those in the small business, restaurant, and boutique hotel space.
Q Describe your ideal job/client/collaboration.
Curiosity, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit are great qualities in a client. Successful client partnerships happen when mutual trust and respect are present and when curiosity is the engine of our collaboration.
Q: What is your rate?
Branding packages range from around $3k-$8k while illustration packages range from $500-$1k. My hourly rate is $95/hr. Non-branding project rates are variable and based on scope, please reach out.
Q How should someone approach you about working together?
Learn more about my offerings at brigettemargeanu.com and email me at bmargeanu@gmail.com with some details about who you are, your project, and your timeline.
Q Who is a creative you admire?
Kaela Rawson - incredible, visionary art director with an unmistakable style
Jordan Barton - from florals to illustration, Jordan has an eye for color and form
Laurs Kemp - inspiring textile and clothing designer
Karie Higgins - warming, sensible interiors
Amelie Ambroise - lofi and artful, she pushes the boundaries of film photography
Q Oh! and… how do you stay creative?
Getting out of my brain and into my body, like being in nature or following a new recipe.
This member profile was originally published in March 2026.