Marie Madonna (FR/LU) is a web developer and designer based in Rotterdam (NL), with a focus on open-source tools and custom digital platforms. She works with cultural organizations, creative professionals, and independent publishers across the world - building websites, e-commerce systems, and interactive platforms for projects that value thoughtful design and technical flexibility.
She creates custom solutions for art spaces, publishers, grant-funded projects, and design research, working primarily with ProcessWire CMS and other open-source tools. Her background in graphic design shapes how she approaches technical work: with attention to both functionality and visual detail.
Most of Marie's work involves web development: custom CMS sites, e-commerce platforms for creative businesses, and multi-language websites, designed for organizations that need more than a WordPress template. She also provides ongoing maintenance and support for existing projects. She occasionally takes on editorial and print design projects, particularly publications, artist books, and cultural materials where typography and materiality are central. While print is a smaller part of her practice, it remains important to her work.
Working together
Every project is different. Marie works with clients to understand their specific needs, then provides a detailed proposal with timeline and pricing.
What kind of project do you have?
Small-scale projects
Artist portfolios, simple business websites, or landing pages with basic content management. Ideal for individuals or small initiatives with straightforward needs.
Standard projects
Custom websites with multi-language functionality, or content-rich platforms. Suited for publishers, cultural organizations, or businesses with specific requirements.
Complex projects
Platforms with advanced functionality, websites with e-commerce. For organizations with unique technical needs.
Print & editorial
Publication design, artist books, identity systems, or cultural materials. Quoted individually based on scope and timeline.
Selected clients
Zwischen Uns, ID Frankfurt, He Jing, Scholastika, z. s., Lu Lin, Creative Coding Utrecht (CCU), Setup, Impakt, RAUM, Les Others, Studio Madera, Tolstoys, Nienke van Beers, KABK Lectorate Design, Femfam, Ad. Astra, Coffee Tone, Michiel Teeuw, Het Nieuwe Instituut, Beeld en Geluid, Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie, Vertical Sea, LUGI, Ash Kilmartin, Elaine W.ho, Marika Vandekraats, Benjamin Li, Stina Pariente Gromark, Noor Nuyten, Curious Hands, Radio SLUMBER, Vera van de Seyp, 展銷場 Display Distribute — Light Logistics, notyourtypefoundry
Collaborators
Xiaoyuan Gao, Tereza Nováková, Agathe Masa, Cédric Rossignol-Brunet, Chloé Gaertner, Theetat Thunkijjanukij, Michiel Teeuw, Kalina, Louise Grandcolas, Carmen Pruim, Alisha Langenbach, Joann Quispel, Caterina Sanvitale Simonetta, Vera van de Seyp, Koos Breen, Kexin Hao, Lucie Ducrey
Experience
- 2023
- 2023
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2021 Current
Freelance web developer and graphic designer
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2021
Guest speaker during Computational Mama’s workshop at ITERATIONS
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2019
Graphic design assisting for Captures Éditions.
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2019
LomoHome of the week Lomography France Publication
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2019
Analogue photographies published in Argentik Mag (issue 6) Publication
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2019
LomoHome of the Day for Lomography international Publication
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2019
Article about my BA Diploma project published on the online magazine of Lomography France Publication
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2018
Captures Éditions (FR) Internship
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2018
Analogue photographies published in Argentik Mag (issue 4) Publication
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2016
Bunker Palace (LU) Internship
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2015
Imprimerie Reka (LU) Internship
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2014
Laureate of the greetings card contest for the Grand Lyon’s city hall
Education
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2019 2021
ÉSAD Valence, Graphic Design, Master Degree, Valence (FR)
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2020
ArtEZ, hogeschool voor de kunsten, Arnhem (NL)
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2017 2019
ÉSAD Valence, Graphic Design, Bachelor Degree, Valence (FR)
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2015 2017
ESAA La Martinière Diderot, two-year higher degree, Lyon (FR)
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2014 2015
ESAA La Martinière Diderot, skills upgrade classes, Lyon (FR)
Colophon
DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
Marie Madonna
DESIGN ADVICES
Xiaoyuan Gao
TYPEFACES
BBB Karrik by Clara Sambot, Quentin Lamouroux, and al. Distributed by Bye Bye Binary.
Karrik by Jean-Baptiste Morizot, Lucas Le Bihan. Distributed by velvetyne.fr.
BACKEND
Processwire CMS