Hello, I’m Magdalena

Designer, stylist, photographer, problem-solver and occasional adventurer.

Originally from Slovakia, my journey has taken me across Europe before eventually bringing me to Devon, where I now live on the edge of Dartmoor with my husband. When I’m not designing spaces, styling a photoshoot or behind a camera, you’ll often find me exploring the outdoors, travelling by motorbike through Europe, or heading off in our van in search of a good sunrise, fresh air and somewhere new to discover.

I’ve always been curious. Curious about people, places, how things work, and how spaces affect the way we live and work. That curiosity has shaped both my life and my career.

Creativity has been a constant thread throughout my life. As a child, I was always drawing, making and designing. Over the years that passion evolved into studies in art, design, fashion, business and photography, eventually leading me to qualify in Interior Design at Plymouth College of Art.

What makes my background a little different is that it hasn’t followed a straight line.

I’ve worked across design, engineering, marketing, manufacturing and business management, and have started and run several businesses of my own. Those experiences taught me to balance creativity with practicality, something that remains at the heart of everything I do today.

I don’t believe good design is simply about making something look beautiful.

Whether I’m planning a workshop, designing a garden room, creating bespoke furniture, styling a space or photographing a business, my first question is always:

How can this work better for the people using it?

I particularly enjoy projects that require creative problem-solving – awkward layouts, compact rooms, unusual spaces and environments where off-the-shelf solutions simply don’t fit. There is something incredibly satisfying about transforming a challenging space into one that feels intuitive, functional and enjoyable to use.

In 2016, I founded Magushi as a way to bring together my skills in design, styling and photography under one roof.

Today, I work with homeowners, businesses, makers, creatives and entrepreneurs who need help designing spaces, presenting their products or creating visual content that tells their story.

Whether it’s a workshop, a kitchen, a garden studio, a product launch or a business rebrand, I love helping people turn ideas into something tangible.

At the end of the day, I simply enjoy creating things that make life better – spaces that work well, images that connect with people, and solutions that help businesses grow.

If that sounds like something you need, I’d love to hear about your project.