Marina DeFrates
is a Brooklyn-based designer who brings impactful digital products and services to life.
I believe design is fundamentally an act of service and have worked with a number of mission-driven organizations:
↓ Selected Work ↓
(Please contact me for case studies.)
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Federal Government
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UX Design | Strategic Research | Content Design
A compliance hub for federal product teams.
I led the 0→1 design of a web-based compliance hub that helps federal product teams get legal clearance to conduct user research. The hub saves 600+ employees hundreds of hours per project, increasing both organizational efficiency and teams’ capacity to connect with the American public in order to build a more effective and equitable digital government.
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State Government
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UX Design | UI Design | User Research
A website + process redesign for the state of Utah.
I led a small team in redesigning the state of Utah’s Boards and Commissions website and application process. The redesign drove a 98% increase in applicant satisfaction, decreased agency staff processing time, and is now used by dozens of state agency staff and thousands of Utah residents who want to have a voice in their local government.
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Freelance
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Web Design | Visual Identity | Content Strategy
A personal website for a Harvard psychologist.
I designed a bespoke personal website for a Harvard psychologist to elevate her personal brand and integrate seamlessly with her startup’s digital presence. I focused on visual identity and content organization to clearly communicate her expertise and expand her reach.
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