About Dominique Marshall
Meet your UX and Squarespace website alchemist
I’m the founder of Dmarzdesigns, a London-based website design studio for socially-conscious small businesses, coaches and service pros.
If you appreciate intuitive design that’s beautiful and functional, want to increase your online visibility and drive real-world change through strategy and people-first design, I reckon we’ll get along great!
Minimalist, matcha latte enthusiast, oh and a lil website design obsessed
With 10+ years of design experience both in-house and independently, I love crafting online spaces that seamlessly blend strategy and creativity to speak deeply and directly to the clients you want to attract.
My people-first design approach ensures that your website is intuitive, intentional and impactful.
Having a website that attracts and converts your ideal clients is the most important thing, but having a website that you want to shout about from the rooftops is a very close second – and I can help with both.
Want to know more about working with me? I’m an INFJ, a 6/3 Generator (if Human Design is your thing), and an enneagram 9w1, so I’m a good listener, an excellent problem solver, and all about meaningful impact.
What’s the deal with UX?
User experience (UX) design might sound detached and cold. But in reality, it’s all about connection and intuition, meeting people where they’re at and helping them get to where they need to go.
Strategic UX design doesn’t have to mean soulless. Quite the opposite, in fact.
Combine my background in UX, my experience in branding and my own spiritual curiosity and you get a website that’s strategic and people-first, speaking directly to the clients you want to connect with.
Here’s a little bit about what inspires me in my work as a designer
As a Squarespace website & UX designer, I help take the big picture thoughts – your mission, your vision, your big goals and plans – and get them onto your website in a way that attracts your ideal people and helps you drive your mission forward.
Things I believe in:
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As a website designer, my job is to create websites that appeal and resonate without feeling like an exclusive luxury for the few. Embracing inclusion and accessibility is a non-negotiable, as I understand what it feels like when spaces don’t represent or hold space for you, and I don’t want to perpetuate that. A lot of the design industry is very cis white centric (men and women), and I’m here to support businesses who want to break those barriers without squeezing yourself into a box.
I aim to provide a respectful, grounded, joyful space where marginalised people can be themselves without apology, and where everyone is seen, heard and understood.
For any designs I create, I aim to follow the WCAG guidelines, ensuring that the experiences are easy to use, navigate and read, especially for people with temporary and permanent impairments/disabilities.
I know that inclusion isn’t something that’s ever “complete”, and so I’ll continue to learn regularly by setting aside a minimum 1-2 days a month to actively seek out the latest updates in digital accessibility and research inclusive design.
Ongoing quarterly efforts include using diverse imagery for personal designs and client work, and reviewing my project processes to see where improvements can be made to help accommodate people’s needs and preferences with communication. I’ll routinely ask clients about inclusion/access needs during the onboarding process and during projects to gather feedback, and ensure I set aside time every month to make changes where I can.
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Brands and websites don’t have to be creative or strategic—they can be both.
When your website embodies your brand and message, it can be a powerful marketing tool that can amplify your confidence, help you stand out amongst the noise, and help you build a stable income by attracting the right clients.
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I value building a business that supports intersectional women, non-binary people, and those with marginalised identities to step into their larger purpose and vision.
Together, we can co-create a better world that isn't entirely centred around hustle culture or toxic patriarchal systems that keep us from building the lives we desire.
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Trusting your intuition and looking after your wellbeing is the core of growing a sustainable business. You deserve a life outside your business, where there is abundant space for mindfulness, self-care, and joy.
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Everyone deserves the space and opportunity to express themselves in a way that feels good to them. I believe in showing up genuinely and wholeheartedly, and giving clients space to do the same.
Podcast Guest Interviews
Listen to my guest podcast episodes, which cover topics such as UX and website design, Squarespace, branding, nurturing your creativity, and more.
