Quiet design, honest work.
Results you can measure.
Independent product designer shaping interfaces and websites for small, ambitious teams.
Trusted by small teams
Forty projects shipped since 2025
Highlights
A portfolio launch noted for its restraint.
Selected for a coffee roaster identity.
A short interview on working in quiet systems.
Services
Product design
Interfaces, flows and design systems for apps that feel simple from the very first screen.
Brand and web
Identities and websites built as one piece, so the brand reads the same everywhere.
Design systems
Components, tokens and guidelines that let a growing team ship in one voice.
Client feedback 1/5
“Mara turned a crowded product into something our customers describe as calm. That word now shows up in our reviews.”
Jonas Neher
Founder, Fieldnote
“She asks the questions nobody else asks, and the answers end up shaping the whole company, not just the design.”
Ada Kowal
Head of product, Lumen
“Clear thinking, quick decisions, and files our developers actually enjoy opening.”
Sam Okafor
CTO, Northline
“Two weeks in, we had a direction the whole team agreed on. That had not happened in a year of trying.”
Lea Brandt
Co-founder, Pale
“The site launched on time, looked better than the mockups, and has not needed a single fix since.”
Theo Marsh
Marketing lead, Orbit
Process
01. Listen
A short call about goals, people and limits, before any pixels.
02. Shape
Rough directions first, then one path refined into a clear system.
03. Hand over
Clean files, a short guide and support while the work goes live.
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FAQ
How long does it take?
Most projects run four to eight weeks. A focused website can be ready sooner.
Do you work with startups?
Yes. Early teams are a good fit when there is room to think before building.
How do we start?
A short call about goals, then a written proposal with scope, timeline and price.
Do you build the sites too?
Yes, in WordPress or Webflow. For larger products I work with your developers.
What does it cost?
A fixed price agreed before we start, paid in two parts: one now, one at launch.
What do I get at the end?
Organised design files, a short guide to the system and two weeks of support.