Mary Hemingway
Founder, Creative Director
In their own words
The first 'Celebration' issue is a showcase of what Design by Women has been striving for during the last five years.
It's been designed to feel generous – a space for inspiration, connection, and joy.
Everyone involved wanted to create a magazine that feels like a collective achievement rather than an individual one.
I've always loved print because it slows you down. You take your time with it. You notice the details. It invites a different kind of attention.
Articles & interviews2
- Designfully: The new print magazine celebrating creativity through a female lens
Creative Boom reports on the launch of Designfully, a new biannual print magazine founded by designer and creative director Mary Hemingway. The publication celebrates women and gender-diverse creatives through a 260-page debut issue titled 'Celebration', produced collaboratively by a global network of volunteers. The magazine emphasizes tactile design, inclusivity, and community-driven publishing in an era dominated by digital media.
- "Turning Zigzag Paths into Goal Progress: Creative Career Advice"
In this edition of Creative Career Conundrums, Katie Cadwell, co-founder of Lucky Dip, offers advice to a designer feeling stuck after multiple layoffs. She encourages viewing career shifts as part of a broader zig-zag path, emphasizing transferable skills and the value of side projects for creative growth and autonomy.