About Millie Raphael Designs

My creative career began in 2016, when I was working in hospitality. I taught myself Adobe, with next to no experience, to be able to design our in-house event flyers. Before long, the brands we collaborated with were asking me to create theirs too. I was still living in Birmingham, and somehow, my designs were turning up in Ibiza, Marbella, Dubai and beyond.

It was busy. Fun. A little bit chaotic, if I’m honest, but it gave me the best possible foundation. That’s where I first noticed how much I loved the visual side of things, especially the tiny details most people scroll straight past, but I can’t help zooming in on.

From there, I moved through bigger creative roles across a handful of industries I happened to fall into. Each one taught me something new, and nudged me that bit closer to the work I love most now.

In 2019, I bought my first home in the Cotswolds, and everything shifted. After years of commuting back to Birmingham, I was craving a slower pace. A life I was excited to wake up for!

Now I work from my little home studio, surrounded by exactly the kind of peace and quiet that helps me do my best work. Most days involve tea, far too many biscuits, cosy pyjamas, a suspiciously tidy desk, and my treat-obsessed (just like me!) Poochon, Honey.

Being here gives me the space to think clearly and come to every project with fresh eyes. I love creating work that feels warm, thoughtful and personal, and I hope that comes across in everything I put out into the world.