my name is mary allyn distler, my friends call me mare
Nice to meet you,
I look forward to collaborating on your next idea.
With twenty years of experience as a graphic designer, I approach my work much the way I have learned to live my life — with awareness and intention, constantly learning to gain new perspective from the world around me. I strive to serve my clients with this same philosophy.
In my experience, what makes the most successful design stand out is attention to detail while establishing a clear vision and developing a personality that is supported through brand consistency.
I get to know my clients, and listen to who they are and the message they are trying to communicate. I always say that I listen between the lines, which is to say that sometimes the best information is gathered from what isn't said. Often people are unable to express their ideas into words. It is my challenge to draw them out and create a visual personality from the information gathered, truly bringing the message to life through meaningful design.
I began my career as a designer in Baltimore, Maryland and have worked on a variety of projects including branding, logos and identity, community outreach initiatives, environmental design, museum exhibits, donor recognition displays and wayfinding. I now reside in Stevensville, Montana which I find to be refreshing and inspirational. I have always been driven to the outdoors. Nature taught me from a young age how to listen, observe, and connect; skills that I utilize daily in my work.
When I am not creating, I enjoy photography, hiking and camping with my hound dog Boone, and riding horses or motorcycles. I travel as often as I can, and have made it a goal to visit every National Park in the United States.