I create brands and websites for organisations doing work that matters

What I do

What collaborators say

"Emily worked with me and the team at AISafety.com to bring a massive upgrade to our most viewed page, Events and training. She independently conducted important user research, and brought ideas and vision to the product — all the while, really open to feedback, and flexible. I look forward to seeing the impact she can bring to the EA space using a user-centred and data-driven lens!"
Melissa Samworth

Melissa Samworth

Designer / front-end developer, AISafety.com

"Emily led the redesign of one of the resource pages on AISafety.com. Her communication was excellent, she collaborated well with our existing designer, and the end result was a page dramatically better than the original. I hope we can work together again in the future."
Bryce Robertson

Bryce Robertson

Product manager, AISafety.com

Emily Marais

Hi, I'm Emily Marais

I'm a freelance fullstack designer and frontend engineer who has been interested in making AI go well since late 2025. I'm from Belfast (norn iron) and I live in Barcelona (català, sisplau).

After taking the Introduction to Effective Altruism course late last year, I was sure I wanted to focus on AI safety, and I've been figuring out how I can best make an impact since then. I've recently completed two projects with AISafety.com and IAIGA.org, attended EAG London 2026, and am actively looking for more ways to bring design and engineering capacity into the ecosystem. If you have a website that needs an upgrade, or are looking to build a custom tool, let's talk.

This site's design is inspired by the forged iron details found on balconies and railings all over Barcelona. I love the combination of functional and beautiful solutions, and it always impresses me to see that level of care being brought to a craft.