About Me:
Cora Brown
Let’s get the awkward “I hate talking about myself” thing out of the way.
Hello. I’m Cora Brown, the creative director, senior designer, and owner of So Very Madly. Based in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, I spend my days helping ambitious clients figure out what they actually need to say, and then designing the brands and campaigns that say it.
I’m at my best when something is unclear, high-stakes, or stuck. I catch the wobble early, reset the focus, and keep everyone moving in the same direction, whether that means leading a brand overhaul, directing a campaign, bringing a visual idea to life, or stepping in as senior freelance support when a team needs another experienced brain in the room.
When you hire So Very Madly, you get the strategic insight of an agency creative director and the meticulous craft of a senior designer, all in one conversation. No juniors learning on your dime, and no account managers translating your feedback into a game of broken telephone.
The Process is Simple.
We talk, I find out what is actually broken, I go away and think, and then I build the thing and hand over every file. Six steps, with the real timeframes written down next to each one.
I work directly with clients, writers, designers, photographers, developers, agency teams, and stakeholders. Just clear thinking, strong ideas, and work that can survive contact with the real world.
Off the Clock.
I live in Newfoundland, where the views are dramatic, and the Wi-Fi is solid. When I’m not working, I’m biking gravel roads, running my Etsy shop, exploring AI tools, negotiating with slugs over who owns the kale, or travelling whenever possible to critique the typography in other time zones.
Real People, Real Praise, Zero Bribes (Promise).
Adrian Newbould - Copywriting, SEO, UX Copywriting
“A creative powerhouse who consistently delivers exceptional results. Hire Cora!"”
Pete Laing, Owner & Lead Strategist - Robot Interactive & Marketing
“A talented Art Director with a strong sense of brand consistency and great communication instincts."
Colin Winn, Writer, Creative Director, Brand Revitalizer & Founder of West Rouge Photography