Hello I'm Maeve Bowen of Bo Design!

Having spent many years working in the public service and engaging with various communities, I’ve developed an appreciation for how places and communities shape our identity and our sense of belonging. Community is about the connections we make, the stories we share, and how these stories help us understand who we are and where we fit in the world. In my work, I aim to create digital stories that celebrate places to serve as a reminder of the common threads that bind us together.

My work involves creating digital images that transform into framed pictures, greeting cards, and notebooks. Each piece blends photography, artificial intelligence and graphic design into visual stories that reflect community. My work seeks to capture the essence of places and the shared experiences that make us who we are.

In terms of education, I decided to go back to college later in life to pursue a PhD in Social Science, where I explored how digital storytelling can be used to understand and communicate complex ideas in communities. I went on to do a diploma in graphic design, and a photography module at Crawford Art College. And from there, Bo Design was born!

I’m based just outside the picturesque town of Kinsale, County Cork, where my home studio is one of the few places in Ireland where you might find a cow lost in thought on a notebook, or a cheeky fox winking from a greeting card. The animals in my designs are playful reminders not to take life too seriously—sometimes, it’s the small joys, like a sassy cat or a dog up to no good, that help us reconnect with the lighter side of life.

I hope my work brings a taste of that sense of community and connection we all need—but I also hope it makes you smile!

Thanks so much for visiting my little store!

Maeve Bowen