Digital Precision.
Analog Soul.
I design visual identities, web interfaces (UI/UX) and digital experiences for brands that refuse mediocrity.
Projects
Every project is a case study. Not only the final result, but the creative process behind it.
Luminous
Realism
Turning a natural portrait into a commercial editorial shot. Frequency separation, micro dodge & burn, preserving skin grain.
Raw Nature
Michelin-Starred Restaurant
An editorial wabi-sabi landing page with 35mm analog photography, cinematic chiaroscuro and breaking the grid. An experience that feels like an open magazine.
OMBRA
Film Festival
A hybrid identity for an independent cinema festival. Analog posters, offset tickets, a mobile web app and digital tickets. Black and white, concrete and silver foil.
LÉGER
Private Banking
A digital boutique bank for creative minds. Silent luxury, zen serif typography, movements laid out like a book's index. A concept that overturns the rules of FinTech.
SILENS
Off-Grid Retreats
A zen booking experience for off-grid alpine retreats. No anxiety, no urgency. Just silence, nature and wabi-sabi design that starts with the first click.
Professional Photo Retouching
Retouching, restoration and color correction in Adobe Photoshop. Frequency separation, dodge & burn and non-destructive color grading. Click the image to toggle before/after.
Skills
UI / UX
From wireframe to launch. I design and develop straight in the browser — no prototypes, no gap between design and delivery. What you see is the finished product.
BRAND
I build the face of your company. Logos, typography, color palettes and visual guidelines (Brand Manual) designed to leave an indelible mark on the market.
ART
Absolute mastery of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. From editorial fashion retouching to complex image manipulation, to scalable vector illustration.
A proven process in four phases.
From the brief to delivery, every step is designed to eliminate uncertainty — not a fixed routine, but a survey, step by step, of what's actually needed.
Discovery & Briefing
DiagnosisBrand and competitor analysis and definition of objectives. What problem are we solving? What message needs to be communicated?
UX & Wireframing
StructureDesigning the information architecture. Maps, user flows and low-fidelity wireframes. The skeleton of the project.
UI & Visual Design
LanguageApplying the visual style: typography, color palette, components and a high-fidelity interactive prototype in Figma.
Handoff & Delivery
DeliveryDelivering a live, working site — no Figma file to interpret. Documented design system, exported assets, optimized code. The finished product, not a prototype.
Every phase closes with a checkpoint: nothing moves forward without approval.
01 → 04Lab
Style exercises, visual explorations and personal projects. Creativity without the constraints of a client brief.
Capri — Editorial
Rebranding — Prokofiev 1917
AI Generative Assets & Art Direction
Fog over the Plain
Visual Poetry — Calvino
Development — Imaginary Film
Beyond the Pixels
I'm Margherita Arbata, a Visual & UI Designer based in Milan. My approach to design comes from contrast: I love the clinical efficiency of vector software as much as the raw matter of analog photography.
I don't just decorate screens; I translate complex concepts into clear, functional and memorable visual architectures. I design and develop straight in the browser — no prototypes, no gap between design and delivery. What you see is the finished product, not a simulation. When I'm not on Photoshop, I look for inspiration among the pages of classical literature and auteur cinema.
FAQ
Design has no borders. I work fully remote with clients across Europe and the USA, always ensuring alignment via Figma and video briefings.
I specialize in art direction and UI/UX. I deliver "Pixel Perfect" files ready for development, and I can collaborate fluidly with your developer team or recommend my trusted partners.
It depends on the complexity. A complete website takes on average 4-6 weeks. A brand identity 2-3 weeks. During the discovery call I'll give you a precise estimate.
Projects start at €1,000. I prefer to work on commissions that have a real impact, rather than one-off interventions. Every quote is customized after an in-depth brief.
What Clients Say
Let's shape
your vision.
Whether it's a website restyling, a new brand identity or a creative consultation, I'm ready to listen. Every project starts with a chat.
PS — I reply within 24 hours. Unless you're an agency: then sooner.