Directory
Top Squarespace Web Designers and Shopify EXPERTS Directory
Our directory features vetted designers and developers who completed our flagship programs, Standout Squarespace and Standout Shopify.
Gabbi Coronel
Brand & Web Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Brand Design, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives
Gabbi Coronel
Austin / Texas
Brand & Web Designer
Services
Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Design and Dev, Website Tweaks
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Gabbi Coronel and I’m a Brand & Web Designer based in Austin, Texas.
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Outside work you will often find me teaching yoga, traveling, or somewhere near water.
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But on a typical workday, I am usually drinking an iced latte, sketching up logo suites and getting inspired/ obsessed with color palettes and type design.
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My day usually starts with cuddling my dog.
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Most of the time I am working on brand identity and web design for entrepreneurs.
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
Xanga and AOL haha! and can't forget downloading music on Limewire.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Love love love the beginning process of design direction. conceptualizing section layouts and templates feels incredibly inspiring. I also love building it all out on Squarespace, implementing strategy and letting the brand identity come to life.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
In between coding I'm usually stretching on my office floor or playing with my dog. maybe a combo of both.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Earthy. Bold. Modern.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Sticky sections, vertical lines, scrolling and hover animations. honestly, love them all.
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What makes your work standout?
I usually refer to myself as a design chameleon. I capture the personality of each client while implementing my love for color, type, & image direction. Each project is unique and intuitive to the client and their vision.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
I would say I've learned to trust my creative style and be more confident in it. I've learned to take risks and not be afraid to be bold with design and code. practice practice practice the workshops that interest me. Truly have grown so much as a designer because of this course. It's a wealth to resources and opportunities to explore creativity.
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What is your dream website project?
My dream website project is to work with media production company or art gallery that allows me full creative freedom on the UI of their website.I envision bold typography, unique editorial layouts, and captivating imagery of their work. I want to push creative boundaries both in branding and in their web presence.
Maria Krause
Web Design & Development
Brand Design, Squarespace Template, Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Photography, Website Tweaks, SEO Strategy
Maria Krause
Berlin / Germany
Web Designer and Developer
Services
Brand Design, Squarespace Template, Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Photography, Website Tweaks, SEO Strategy
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Maria Krause and I’m a Web Designer and Developer based in Berlin, Germany.
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Outside work you will often find me on the beach, eating fruits and having an Aperol Spritz. (VIEW)
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But on a typical workday, I am usually sitting on the sofa with my laptop, working on new websites or coding something, listening to loud music, and forgetting everything around me.
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My day usually starts with taking my daughter to kindergarten and then attend a Pilates class at home.
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Most of the time I am working on a new design, refining a design, or learning a cool new design trick.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
The best part of building websites for me is coding, trying out new things, creating mock-ups, and feeling satisfied when I successfully develop them as envisioned during the creation phase.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Fresh air, coffee or tea and walking with the dog and my daughter.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Minimalist. Playful. Bold
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Stylish Vertical Tabs, Movable Blocks on Squarespace, Sticky Sections, Footer Reveal, Styling Accordions, Portfolio Hover Follow, Scroll-based Background Color change, Spotlight Animation, Fluid Image Reveal on Text Hover, Mega Menu.
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What makes your work standout?
I focus on every aspect of the project, from design to functionality, ensuring a polished and professional end product. I prioritize the user experience, creating intuitive interfaces and seamless interactions that enhance usability. I ensure that the websites I build are responsive and look great on all devices, which is crucial in today's mobile-centric world. I also make a point to cater to the specific wishes of my clients, ensuring that each website is as unique as its owner.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
AMICI CUCINA E VINO
Understanding how to combine old and new technology and knowledge to achieve the best result, leveraging abundant knowledge but limited time, and making it exceptionally valuable for the industry. The exceptional aspect of this project is that this website stands out from others in the industry by focusing on the essentials: the founder and the restaurant's food.
Standout workshops: Styling Accordions, Sticky Sections.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
The ability to understand each individual website, its structure, and its components.
Developing problem-solving skills to independently find solutions.
Familiarity with the language of coding, enabling effective communication and implementation of solutions.
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What is your dream website project?
First: Designing and developing websites for restaurants allows each establishment to showcase its unique identity and offerings. From high-end Michelin-starred venues to cozy local bistros, the goal is to capture the essence of the dining experience through thoughtful design elements. Incorporating features like intuitive reservation systems, visually enticing menu displays with quality imagery, and personalized sections like 'Meet the Team' can enrich the website's appeal. By tailoring these elements to reflect the restaurant's atmosphere and culinary philosophy, every website can stand out as a distinct digital representation of its brand.
Second: Designing and developing websites for Airbnb and smaller travel companies is essential for showcasing their unique offerings and maintaining their individuality. By highlighting personalized services, distinctive accommodations, and local experiences, these websites ensure that they stand out and remain memorable in a competitive market. This approach not only attracts potential guests but also enhances the overall user experience, fostering trust and loyalty among visitors.
Nathalie Chikhi
Founder, Designer and Artist
Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, Brand Design, Squarespace Design and Dev, Photography
Nathalie Chikhi
Fort Worth Area / USA
Founder, Designer and Artist
Services
Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, Brand Design, Squarespace Design and Dev, Photography
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Nathalie Chikhi and I’m a Founder, Designer and Artist based in Fort Worth Area, USA.
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Outside work you will often find me spending quality time with my daughter and husband.
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But on a typical workday, I am usually creating new original works in my art studio.
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My day usually starts with working out.
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Most of the time I am working on design and art.
“Intuition is what guides my creative process. Organically nurturing my imagination, always.”
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
Well, I remember of my first website using dreamweaver. It was the inception of the internet ;-)
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love creating brand from the ground up, it is challenging and intimidating at the same time, but I am excited to capture the essence of the client and uncover the right visual signature for my client's brand.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Drinking coffee and going for a walk.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words?
Minimalist. Maximalist. Playful. Futuristic. Modern. Bold.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Font customization
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What makes your work standout?
Creativity, design and creative vision.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Make it possible to personalize a solid platform such as Squarespace.
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What is your dream website project?
Work for a Fashion brand, with a solid team of designer, photographer, stylist and videographer and dev.
Marlo Biasutti
Creative Director
Squarespace Design and Dev, Brand Design, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, SEO Strategy
Marlo Biasutti
Toronto / Canada
Creative Director
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Brand Design, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, SEO Strategy
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
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Hi! My name is Marlo Biasutti and I’m a Creative Director based in Toronto, Canada.
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Outside work you will often find me spending time with my family and running trails.
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But on a typical workday, I am usually in my office loving every minute of it.
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My day usually starts with a walk with my dog.
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Most of the time I am working on coding Squarespace websites for professionals that are ready to elevate their online presence.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Learning new coding techniques and seeing them come to life.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Modern. Bold
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
I love sticky features and mega menus.
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What makes your work standout?
I have a background in print editorial that I love to bring to life in the digital world.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Peloton Capital Management.
This was a client project and my largest website build yet. It not only incorporated the brand identity I designed, but we also did a full photoshoot and videography that was incorporated into the new website. I love implementing sticky features for roll-over effects, a mega menu, and the ability to have full control over typography using code.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
How much I love coding. I always thought that my design brain wasn't built for this but using Rache's approach I have fallen in love.
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What is your dream website project?
I love them all. I like the diversity each client project brings and how we can express their individual brands online and make their personality shine.
Malin Eriksson
Web Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Brand Design, Website Tweaks
Malin Eriksson
Malmö / Sweden
Web Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Brand Design, Website Tweaks, Shopify Template
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
01
Hi! My name is Malin Eriksson and I’m a Web Designer based in Malmö, Sweden
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Outside work you will often find me at the CrossFit gym or boxing, as I love to stay active. I also enjoy spending quality time with my partner, Dennis, and traveling to experience new places and cultures. ( VIEW )
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But on a typical workday, I do a little of everything. Since I am both a web designer and a marketing manager at a mall, I am usually in front of my computer, either working on web design projects or planning events as part of my role as a manager at a mall
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My day usually starts with a nice cup of coffee while checking my emails, followed by a pleasant stroll around the mall.
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Most of the time I am working on something creative tasks like designing graphics for a website or planning an exciting event.
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
Many years ago in school, the first thing we learned about computers was what 'www' stood for. Yes, I am that old...
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love the whole process, from getting to know you and your business inside out to extrapolating your values and translating them into a website that helps you get closer to your goal. But I love to code if we are in for the nite and gritty.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
During my mid-coding pastime, I like to take short walks to get some fresh air and clear my mind. I also enjoy having a healthy snack or a cup of coffee to keep my energy levels up and stay refreshed.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Modern. Bold
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Without a doubt the Sticky Gallery and Style Logo Image on Scroll workshops.
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What makes your work standout?
I don't do boring web design; I specialize in creating iconic brand and web designs for cult beauty brands. My focus is on the customer journey and ensuring that they experience your brand while easily finding what they are looking for.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Bare Nordic Beauty
My proudest website build so far is an e-commerce site for a client on Shopify called Bare Nordic Beauty. I took the skills I learned from working with Squarespace and applied them to Shopify. What started as a small complementary shop for a Nordic beauty brand boutique has grown into a full-fledged e-commerce store with over 400 products. The key lesson I learned from this project is to never set boundaries on what you can achieve.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
One of the most valuable lessons I've learned from the Standout programs is that with the right mindset and people cheering you on, you can achieve anything. The program has not only given me the necessary skillset but also fostered the confidence and mindset to stand out and design uniquely. The supportive community, always cheering us on, has been a huge part in pushing boundaries and reaching my goals.
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What is your dream website project?
My dream website project would be to build a visually bold and modern website that gives visitors an alluring and inspiring customer journey for an up-and-coming personal brand in the beauty industry. I envision creating a website that showcases their unique products and services, tells their story, and engages their audience with captivating content. This project would combine my passion for design with my love for the beauty industry, allowing me to craft an online presence that truly stands out and resonates with beauty enthusiasts.
Eleanor Philips
Web designer & developer with a background in graphic design, founder of Good Foundations Studio
Squarespace Design & Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Squarespace Template
Eleanor Philips
Brooklyn, NY / USA
Web designer & developer with a background in graphic design, founder of Good Foundations Studio
Services
Squarespace Design and Development, Squarespace Template , Design Intensives
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
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Hi! My name is Eleanor Philips and I’m a web designer & developer with a background in graphic design from/based in Brooklyn, NY, USA.
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Outside work you will often find me in bed with my cats, hiding amongst plants.
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And this is me on a typical workday ( VIEW )
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My day usually starts with coffee coffee coffee. Then I start with emails and get into my to-do list.
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Most of the time I am working re-organizing website structures, developing and customizing on Squarespace and Webflow, talking with clients.
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What are the qualities you've developed or hurdles you've overcome?
A love of constantly learning, a killer workflow, the ability to multitask, and healthy boundaries.
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What are the tasks you do for work?
Build accessible websites that engage visitors and look amazing.
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What do you love about Website Design and Development?
Every website is a puzzle with many solutions. I love to find the best one for each client.
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
Kidpix, neopets, lying poorly in chatrooms, and learning to code to trick out my myspace and xanga.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Sighs of relief and excitement from my clients.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding? Taking a long walk or doing a one-song dance party with my partner.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Playful. Bold. Vintage/Retro.
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Share your unique style, your design philosophy and/or aesthetics that appeal to you.
Accessible, technically sound, content-first design that looks great, too.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
the mega menusplit sectionsthe split carousel list
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What makes your work standout?
My background in graphic design and my holistic approach (focusing on technical elements like search engine optimization, user experience, and accessibility as key to the design) set up small businesses for long-term success.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
New Money Social Club
I had so much fun working on this project. Eden Connelly Tallerico, the founder of New Money Social Club, came to me with a clear sense of her content and bold brand identity design by Cool Eye Creative. Taking my cues from the brand assets provided, I worked on a hi-fi mockup of the one-page design in Figma first, playing with scale and color while keeping accessibility at the forefront. I used the Split Carousel list workshop to highlight what a membership to New Money Social Club includes
Lazy Afternoon
I got this idea in my head for a cannabis farm / dispensary and started out working on brand identity. Part of the reason I love working in the cannabis industry is because of how fun and free the designs typically are, and with a personal project I had total freedom. I started working in Figma before refining the logo in Illustrator. I curated stock imagery from Pexels and Unsplash and then edited all the images to have an on-brand treatment. The web design was less planned out than my usual process — I designed as I built. I made use of the Top Navigation for Tabs to showcase the four strains and the Sticky/Scrolling Blog Item Layout. I learned a lot while bringing in little touches, including a custom cart icon I wound up getting rid of. I'm working on moving more of the site into fluid engine, but I love how it turned out.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Play more with javascript, write cleaner and lighter code, and hone my client experience.
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What is your dream website project?
Small businesses and service providers invested in giving back to their communities, especially artists, creative entrepreneurs, and dispensaries.
Maria Elena Monraz Preciado
Founder & Creative Director
Brand Design, Graphic Design, Illustrations, Creative Direction
Maria Elena Monraz Preciado
Guadalajara / Mexico
Founder & Creative Director
Services
Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Design and Dev, Website Tweaks
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
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Hi! My name is Maria Elena Monraz Preciado and I’m a Founder & Creative Director based in Guadalajara, Mexico
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Outside work you will often find me playing with my dog Bimba (although I do that during work hours too :)) Doing sports, specially kite-surf. I love traveling and working as a digital nomad. I am *based* in Mexico so I love summer, the beach and any activity that requires being in water. I love running early in the morning, coffee (espresso) and architecture / interior design.(VIEW)
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But on a typical workday, I am usually drinking coffee and designing the website architecture. I love development and my focus is bringing designers vision and website projects to life through smart code. As an architect turned web developer I an a natural puzzle solver, coming up with simple yet impactful coding solutions for fellow cool designers, this is why my studio is called From Cool to Coded.
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My day usually starts with meditation, coffee and a morning run in the nearest park
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Most of the time I am working on web development for other designers inside Squarespace and Shopify
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
I am a 90's kid so I remember the sound of dial up internet. I am a hybrid: knew both analog and digital eras. I would download coloring books and images that I could then print out and make an art project out of them... I loved it since the very beginning.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Coding is where I shine. I like design and really enjoy it too... but writing lines of code and coming up with smart, efficient and simple solutions to website mockups is my passion. I love puzzles (big sudoku fan) and web development is like solving one big puzzle in many small steps.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Playing with my dog
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Monochrome. Playful. Bold.
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Share your unique style, your design philosophy and/or aesthetics that appeal to you.
I consider myself a design chameleon. I love studying vintage magazines and books to gather inspo as much as I love seeing what's new on Pinterest. I try my best to combine the best of new and old while providing a safety net depending on the niche my clients are in.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
All of them! But if I have to choose: vertical lines, mega menus (or any menu workshop), testimonial slider, sticky - scrolling, focus list carrousels, anything with hover effects and animations.... Lol I could keep going, they are all amazing.
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What makes your work standout?
I love an editorial, bold, monochromatic design but contrasted with fun, playful user integrations. I love it when users are surprised when visiting a website with *hidden* cool animations and interactions. I love to incorporate these fun little code snippets that give web designs and extra layer of fun.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Maria Web StudioWebsite →It was the first website I made for myself when I launched my Web Design Studio and was still a student inside Standout Squarespace. Since it was a project for myself I felt really confident to explore and take risks. It represented my design style to the fullest: editorial, vertical lines, black and white and image and typography based. I built it when the classic editor was the only editor. I used the lessons learned inside Module 4: Box model, typography, display, float and layout position properties. During this project I learned that anything is possible when you learn smart coding techniques. That CSS alone goes a long long way. I also learned more about my personal style and POV.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
My biggest takeaway is that if you build strong skills you can achieve anything. That you can create your dream job, and creativity is inside all of us, it just has different outlets. I will forever be grateful for Rache and of her Standout Programs, they opened a lot of doors I never thought possible for me.
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What is your dream website project?
I love coding websites, so my dream website project is to collaborate with nice, cool designers around the world and bring their website projects from cool to coded.
Wynny
Designer / Creative Developer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Shopify Template, Brand Design, Squarespace Template
Wynny
Jakarta / Indonesia
Designer / Creative Developer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Shopify Template, Brand Design, Squarespace Template
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Wynny and I’m a Designer / Creative Developer based in Jakarta, Indonesia
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Outside work you will often find me at local coffee shops, or finding new food to try.
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But on a typical workday, I am usually with my headphones on, I put on my comfiest clothes, and am ready to immerse myself into my work.
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My day usually starts with morning workout, journaling
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Most of the time I am working on pushing the envelope, one day at a time.
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
friendster. oh no.. 🙈
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Exploring design direction. And what I like the most is building and coding it to live. I love the thrill and the problem solving part of building the site.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Brew another coffee. The smell of freshly brewed coffee lifts my spirit. At the end of the day/week, I reward myself with a few episodes of Kdrama.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Earthy. Modern.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Every single one of the Standout workshops is valuable in making a unique standout website. I learned a lot from Rache's thought process and how to apply that, not only limited to the workshop materials but I can use the same principles to solve other problems as well.
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What makes your work standout?
I took time to listen to my client's problem, provide the simplest solution, and elevate it to make it look unique and stand out. Every client is different, every project is a new challenge. I am always up for any creative challenge. I am led by curiosity and skill-driven results.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Mutual Muse.
Website → As a Shopify Developer this is my proudest project. Designed by the lovely Dana from @paradise.studio.design Lots of the buildout from this site is based from my learning from Standout Squarespace and Standout Shopify. And I use lots of assets from Standout Shopify Code Toolkit that I modified so it looks like the design that Dana has.
AR15 and Under
Website →Designed by KUYA, my role in this project is the Shopify Developer. This is a non-profit project that won 2024 D&AD award for Writing in Design (Graphite Pencil)
Gaze
Website →As designer and developer, this is my proudest project. What I love about it is, the challenge of how to make Squarespace website look unique
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Rache's teaching style and materials are unique, aesthetic, and very importantly: make sense. Standout program has the best of both worlds of creativity and coding. Being a designer who loves to venture and learn more in coding, I took many coding courses and most of them were too long/too slow/too boring but not with Standout. Every module sparks interest and Rache's way of teaching makes coding make sense.
Also, the community. I met lots of new friends in Standout, and collaborate on projects and develop meaningful relationships.
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What is your dream website project?
Be part of a project that is bigger than me.
Tamsyn Bishop
Branding and Website Designer at Launch + Co,
Squarespace Design & Dev, Shopify Design & Dev
Atlanta, GA, USA
tamsyn bishop
Atlanta, Georgia / USA
Brand and Web Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Development, Shopify Design and Development
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
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Hi! My name is Tamsyn Bishop and I’m a Branding and Website Designer from/based in Atlanta, GA.
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Outside work you will often find me spending time with my 2 pups and my husband ( VIEW )
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My day usually starts with coffee and a walk.
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Most of the time I am working on Squarespace or Shopify website builds.
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What are the qualities you've developed or hurdles you've overcome?
Hard work, dedication, and practice
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What are the tasks you do for work?
To combine our creativity and coding skills with the vision of our clients
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What do you love about Website Design and Development?
That no day is ever the same and there are always opportunities to learn and gain new skills
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
All I wanted to do was play Sims all day!
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Bringing together the strategy with the creative vision. I love being able to try new things and implement new features that I learn.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding? Walking my two pups!
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Bold. Earthy. Minimalist.
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Share your unique style, your design philosophy and/or aesthetics that appeal to you.
Using a brand strategy approach first. Being able to design a brand and website based on our clients goals for their brand and what their audience would resonate with.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Split sections, summary block tabs, split section gallery, overlapping images, and much more!
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What makes your work standout?
The combination of strategy and design to bring our clients the biggest return.
If you have questions, or are interested in working with out team you can complete our inquiry form and setup your free discovery call here.
We can't wait to work with you!
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Black Tie Optional
Visit website →We started the project with a brand strategy session to learn all about our client and her business and where she wanted to take it. She was looking to elevate her bohemian brand in order to attract more high-ticket projects. In tandem with her strategic re-brand, we created the website of her dreams. We used workshops such as image borders, overlapping images, moving images across sections, stylish carousel summary block, autoplay videos, and much more. This was one of the first projects to be completed once Squarespace upgraded to fluid engine so there were lots of learnings about the new platform features along the way.
Centered
Visit website →As all our web projects start out, we started with strategic branding to learn about their new business and where they wanted to take it. This project was unique because they wanted to focus on two main audiences (doulas and parents). We created a site that catered to both with easy navigation. We used workshops that included multiple buttons in the header, flexbox, split sections, content backgrounds, and more. This was one of the first websites we build after diving into the course and implementing some of the harder lessons to code!
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Learn more and grow my coding skills to be able to work across platforms. I am most grateful that the teaching methods help not only expand my skills, but the creative freedom that we can bring to our clients!
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What is your dream website project?
We work across all industries but some of our dream projects would be working with a coffee or snack company!
Patricia Johnson
Founder & Creative Director, Cultivation Studio
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, Brand Design, Photography
Patricia Johnson
Los Angeles / USA
Founder & Creative Director, Cultivation Studio
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, Brand Design, Photography
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
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Hi! My name is Patricia Johnson and I’m a Founder & Creative Director, Cultivation Studio based in Los Angeles, USA.
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Outside work you will often find me teaching a yoga class, browsing vintage markets, dancing til the wee morning hours, or lounging at the pool. (VIEW)
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But on a typical workday, I am usually designing and/or developing Squarespace websites from my home office in LA with an iced latte in hand!
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My day usually starts with a coffee walk to my nearest coffee shop
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Most of the time I am working on empowering entrepreneurs to show up as their authentic selves
“Patricia took our wildest dream — creating a virtual space for our community to connect and feel at home — and made it into a reality, incorporating all of our ideas into a user-friendly website woven in with the fun personality of our brand.”
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
This makes me feel reeeeeeal old, but I LIVED on the internet in the 90s!
My first memory is logging on to our dial-up internet on my family's computer to play chat room card games. Not too long after that I was spending all of my free time on Neopets.
As a preteen I started designing my own websites for fun... I should have predicted that this would be my actual job over 25 years later!
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love building websites because it allows me to balance both sides of my brain by being creative (design) and logical (strategy & coding).
But if I were to pick one part of the process, it would be development — I absolutely LOVE making designs come to life, it's like magic! I particularly love the problem solving aspect of coding.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Listening (and singing along) to late 90s R&B... literally the exact same thing I did while coding as a kid!
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Playful. Bold. Vibrant.
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
There are SO many good ones that it's hard to narrow down, but I especially love the Fluid Tabs workshops because they bring an elevated, interactive experience to Squarespace.
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What makes your work standout?
My core belief is that authenticity is the most effective strategy in branding & marketing, because it enables you to build the meaningful connections that support you & your business.
This is what guides my work with my clients — my goal is to showcase who they are in their brand & website design, which in turn empowers them to show up authentically.
This is also what guides my own branding, as I want to build a business that's authentic to me and my goals.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Brand & website design for Radiate Wellness
I designed this newly launched wellness brand from start to finish — including brand strategy, brand identity, photography, and website design & development.
I used the Section Decor workshop to apply a background image on this website, and also used lessons from Standout to animate this section decor on scroll.
This project was incredibly rewarding for me because I managed each touchpoint of the brand design. It was very empowering to be able to see my creative vision through for the client from start to finish. This was the first big project of its kind for me, so I learned that I do have the talent, skill, and tenacity to run a successful creative business!
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
It is impossible to distill everything I have learned from Standout Squarespace into one paragraph. It improved my coding skills beyond what I ever thought possible for Squarespace, and in turn brought an incredible amount of value to my business by enabling me to offer more value to my clients *and* giving me the confidence to charge higher rates. Beyond coding, the course's business lessons helped me better understand how to run an effective creative business, from taxes to contracts to sales and everything in between. With the support of Rache's mentorship I have been able to build a profitable business that supports the life I want to lead, and that transcends monetary value. I am forever grateful.
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What is your dream website project?
I love working with entrepreneurs who want to make a positive impact through their services. As long as this value is aligned, I am happy!
In the future, I would love to work with more brick & more wellness spaces so I can work on brand strategy as it relates not only to digital spaces but physical as well.
Estefanny Ramirez
Co-Founder and Design Lead
Squarespace Design and Dev, Brand Design, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks
Estefanny Ramirez
Quito / Ecuador
Co-Founder and Design Lead
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Brand Design, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
01
Hi! My name is Estefanny Ramirez and I’m a Co-Founder and Design Lead based in Quito, Ecuador.
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Outside work you will often find me making ceramics, coloring, collaging, puzzling, talking to my plants, listening to a podcast, watching my favorite Youtubers, or traveling & eating with my partner and dog <3 (VIEW)
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually cleaning up my email, creating content for our studio, showing up for our online creativepreneur community, browsing design inspiration for future brand/web projects, creating mood boards for proposal presentations, and/or working on a brand development or website design project for a client. Everyday is different when you're running your own creative studio, especially when you wear many hats. (VIEW)
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My day usually starts with conscious movement or meditation, a good breakfast, and a serene walk outside.
05
Most of the time I am working on tasks or projects that matter and have capacity for that day –things that give us a healthy return on investment, not just financially, but also emotionally, that fills our cup and our creative souls.
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
Googling summaries of books as soon as that was a thing, haha.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Doing the research and translating the client's personality into the website experience, making thoughtful design decisions –whether it's the navigation layout, colors, copywriting or the user-experience– I love being able to create and build something that truly represents the human behind, delivering something that client is proud of and feels connected to.
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Anything from Brain Education TV videos.
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Bold. Vibrant.
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Summary Block, Timelines, Custom Cursor, Lined Header, Vertical Scrolling Block, CSS Grids in Sections, Text Toggles, Blog List Borders
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What makes your work standout?
What makes our work standout is our intentional and collaborative approach to truly getting to know the people behind the brands we work with and bringing their voice, personality, authenticity and humanity into our creative process and the work we produce for them.
Our clients feel included and involved vs. it feeling like a one-way street type of partnership.
You also get to brag about working with an Ecuador-based creative team made up of a an Ecuadorian graphic designer, a Chinese-Jamaican art director, and a South-Korean dog-boss.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Moonlab Productions Website Redesign
A quick throwback: In 2019/20, we first redesigned MoonLab Production’s kickstart one-page starter site into a sleek and simple multi-page Squarespace website to align with their new brand direction and better present themselves to the digital world.
A couple of years later, the agency grew exponentially and approached us with a larger budget to work on another redesign that incorporated more advanced coding, custom visuals + animations and bells and whistles/hidden easter eggs. We were so excited because we’ve already set up a strong site structure and foundation to seamlessly take on this second redesign and facelift.
In addition, we were tasked with:
• crafting a new mission statement for MLP
• hosting a social media + brand storytelling workshop for their team
• creating Instagram content for the launch of the website
This redesign was focused on visual enhancements and incorporating more animations and interactions via custom coding. With our vision and the client’s needs in mind, we sketched out our ideas and created moodboards of our creative direction to ensure that we were all on the same page. Then we restructured the sitemap to include additional pages and showcase the flow of the new website.
Once we had our wireframe sketches, moodboards and sitemap completed, we did a check-in with the client to present them all of our ideas and initial thoughts for the redesign.
We used so much of the base knowledge that was gained from Standout Squarespace: on coding to rally bring our concept to life, how to maintain a clean code setup on the backend, how to ensure a site has optimal loading time, how to implement so many cool features like the side-by-side-scrolling scrolling, the vertical marquee, read more toggles and more!
Overall, I learned so much with this project, and of course from Standout, that I can't even imagine being able to execute this project without Rache's knowledge and program.
13
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Dream bigger, charge more, appreciate the process, give yourself a system, write things down so you don’t have to think about it from scratch every time and make yourself and your business goals a priority. The way that Rache has scaled her business has inspired us to meaningfully build upon our services and creative offerings. And of course, my creative developer skills feel GREAT now –This helps me provide a more complete Squarespace website package for our clients.
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What is your dream website project?
We would love to work with brands that believe in gender-neutrality or focuses on weight and body neutrality or with a not-for-profit that focuses on global impact. It would be awesome to work with people like Jameela Jamil and brands like iWeigh, or maybe a web redesign or even a branding revamp for a booming startup from Shark Tank! Being able to work with respectful, creative and open-minded clients on projects where we can explore things and create things that are bold, beautiful, functional and thoughtful. #goals
Monica Gibson
Creative Director/Owner
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Brand Design, Design and Strategy Intensives
Monica Gibson
Phoenix / USA
Creative Director / Owner
Services
Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Design and Dev, Website Tweaks
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
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Hi! My name is Monica Gibson and I’m a Creative Director/Owner based in Phoenix, USA.
02
Outside work you will often find me traveling, trying new foods, at heated yoga, and flexing my non-digital creative muscle.
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually in and out of meetings, connecting with my clients, designing brands + websites, looking for inspo on non-digital platforms, and scouring social media for hidden gems.
04
My day usually starts with walking my dog :)
05
Most of the time I am working on myself! With the intention of leveling up my design and creative skills.
“A creative studio that believe the odds are always in your favor.”
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
Picking the perfect AIM name.
07
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Translating my wireframe into a site with motion and an exciting UX.
08
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Modern. Playful. Bold
09
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Anything with a gallery. I love new and exciting ways to share photos.
10
What makes your work standout?
My genuine love for design. I create the things I wish I saw more of in the world.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
That beauty and code not only can, but SHOULD go hand in hand.
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What is your dream website project?
I love working with other creatives who aren't afraid to take bold moves and try something new. I don't have dream projects, I have dream clients. I believe I can bring all visions to life so long as I have a client who is open to being bold.
Avni Nijhawan
Designer, Developer, Creative Director
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Photography, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives, Brand Design
Avni Nijhawan
San Francisco, CA / USA
Designer, Developer, Creative Director
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Photography, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives, Brand Design
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
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Hi! My name is Avni Nijhawan and I’m a Designer, Developer, Creative Director based in San Francisco, CA
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Outside work you will often find me playing piano, learning languages, dying at bootcamp, or on a picnic in Golden Gate Park.
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually at my computer with coffee and a cookie.
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My day usually starts with coffee.
05
Most of the time I am working on putting ideas together!
“We help innovative brands hellbent on change sparkle online. ”
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
Ask Jeeves, Neopets, Xanga, MySpace, Geocities, AIM, Yahoo
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Becoming the catalyst for the vision; helping clients better know what they're looking for and ultimately bringing it to life through our collaboration
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Giving my cat Boba cuddles :)
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Modern. Playful. Bold
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Custom menus, custom headers, animations on scroll,
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What makes your work standout?
The name of the game is *memorable websites that share your story.* If you work with us, you're not going to get a cookie cutter design.
12
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Knowing how to code opens up an entire new world of design possibilities!
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What is your dream website project?
I would love to work with a brand working on a truly unique, perhaps aspirational product that makes the world a better place — lab-grown meat brand UPSIDE Foods comes to mind!
Claire Allen
Website, Print, and Branding Designer, Helle Creative
Brand Design, Squarespace Design and Dev
Claire Allen
Asheville, North Carolina / USA
Website, Print, and Branding Designer
Helle Creative
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Website Tweaks
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
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Hi! My name is Claire Allen and I’m a Website, Print, and Branding Designer based in Asheville, North Carolina, USA.
02
Outside work you will often find me at the barn with my horse, enjoying lap time with one (or both) of my two cats, or planning our next travel adventure.
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually helping my clients get excited about their businesses with thoughtful, stunning + effective graphic design that is uniquely suited to their needs; probably with a cat on my lap then too!
04
My day usually starts with coffee.
05
Most of the time I am working on branding, custom Squarespace websites, and print design projects
“Crafting notice-worthy brands, websites + more for creatives + creators that you can’t wait to share.”
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love both the design and development phases on building websites, but one of my favorite parts of the process is seeing how, through the process of thinking through their site, my clients often get to see their business in a new way, identify new opportunities, and get excited about what they do all over again. A new website can (and should) be so much more than "just" a website for a new, growing, or established business.
07
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Quick little mid-coding dance to Iggy Pop's The Passenger or Chappell Roan's Pink Pony Club at my desk.
08
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Bold. Vintage/Retro. Creative.
09
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
It varies from project to project. I typically don't cut and paste a similar style or technique between different sites. Each project has a specific goal and a personalized story, meaning every final product is ultimately unique. As a member of the first Standout class ever offered, I've found that Standout solutions are all adaptable and my use of the skills learned in the course have evolved over the years.
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What makes your work standout?
No design decision is made without careful thought rooted in strategy. I don't chase trends and I don't design sites on a whim. I ask the right questions of my clients and engage in a collaborative process with them to ensure the final product is effective and representative of how their business should be seen.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Standout doesn't need to represent a specific look or style, it's about thinking outside the box, knowing the platform and the code well enough to know how to push the boundaries of your designs, and coming up with creative and intuitive solutions in both design and development. I don't design sites with the intention of replicating the course's style or someone else's work, but rather use the tools from the course to create something entirely unexpected.
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What is your dream website project?
Current dream industries include classical music, travel, food and beverage, equestrian businesses, and more. I work with a wide range of industries, and I can honestly say that each new project is always an educational and inspirational adventure.
Anjuli Garcia
Founder & Creative Director
Brand Design, Website Tweaks, Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev
Anjuli Garcia
Houston, TX / USA
Founder & Creative Director
Services
Brand Design, Website Tweaks, Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
01
Hi! My name is Anjuli Garcia and I’m a Founder & Creative Director based in Houston, TX.
02
Outside work you will often find me… To stay balanced and recharged, I enjoy watching movies, jamming to concerts, being a foodie, nature bathing, and being present for friends and family.
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually on Figma or Adobe designing brands and websites!
04
My day usually starts with checking on emails and daily overview in Notion.
05
Most of the time I am working on brand and web projects!
“Studio Junk is a black-led brand and web design studio that creates authentic brand experiences for thoughtful businesses committed to social good. We believe social impact can exist in many forms! Our creative genius infuses soul and purpose into every touchpoint to give you a fresh brand that deeply connects with communities and beyond. Currently, we are amplifying our efforts to work with local brands and the younger generations who are passionate about community.
Our work has been featured in the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Forbes and the MOCA- LA just to name a few. And we are excited to announce we have been honored as Goldman Sachs: Black In Business alumni.
We can see you’re a fellow visionary who likes to shake things up within your business, and Studio Junk is here for it. Let’s bring the same energy to spread social good 🤟🏾!”
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
AOL and dial-up!
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love getting creative direction to guide my UI/UX process when building websites.
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
My mid-coding pastimes include walking my dogs, singing, chatting in creative communities, and enjoying good food.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Maximalist. Bold. Earthy. Vintage/Retro.
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
So hard to pick, but anything that makes summary blocks look different! Also, anything that stacks!
11
What makes your work standout?
My design infuses a very expressive approach that combines creativity and authenticity.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
First, take the time to learn and master the foundations! Secondly, learning in a community setting really propels your growth vs. working alone. Lastly, RACHE IS A GENIUS!
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What is your dream website project?
I would love to work on music festival or an event advocating for climate activism. Another one would a be a LGBTQ+ brand!
Rebekah Hayward
Designer & Developer, Founder of Studio Kanuka
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, SEO Strategy, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives, Brand Design
Rebekah Hayward
Auckland / New Zealand
Designer & Developer, Founder of Studio Kanuka
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, SEO Strategy, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives, Brand Design
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
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Hi! My name is Rebekah Hayward and I’m a Designer & Developer, Founder of Studio Kanuka based in Auckland, New Zealand.
02
Outside work you will often find me outside in nature (usually at the beach or on a forest walk), making pottery, learning to surf, reading and finding inspo (VIEW)
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually working in a sunny corner of my home with some lo-fi or chill music in the background for the morning and then away from my desk for the afternoon - it's all about balance! (VIEW)
04
My day usually starts with taking my son to school and a workout.
05
Most of the time I am working on designing modern, meaningful brand identities and websites for wellness and lifestyle brands.
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
I loved finding ways to turn my illustrations into custom t-shirts and merchandise
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Seeing our client's confidence in themselves and their business skyrocket as they see their brand and website come to life and have us cheering them on as their biggest supporters
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Playing The Office, Schitt's Creek or Parks and Rec in the background is a favourite when I'm deep in coding a website
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Minimalist. Bold.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Sticky Scrolling and other scroll or hover-based effects, I also love using custom Gallery Slideshows to create visual interest
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What makes your work standout?
I'm all about getting to know you. I believe in the power of truly tailoring our strategy so that we can wholeheartedly embrace what makes you truly unique, and share that message in a way that will resonate with your ideal audience on a deeper level.
That’s why I only work with -
Businesses with a higher purpose.
Founders who align with our core values.
Brands that are making a difference in the world.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
there.Virtually
Website →The project started with deep strategy for a niche market and involved a different vibe and voice than many of my other projects, the brand identity needed to be strong and bold yet simple and then I moved onto the website where all the elements came together. I used Text Carousel Testimonial, Slide-out Menu, Autoplaying Slideshow using Gallery Sections, Word on Scroll. I learned some fun new techniques and am releasing a template soon based on this design!
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
I have learnt to design and code better, smarter and more efficiently. My processes are much smoother, I push more boundaries with design and offer higher value to my clients
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What is your dream website project?
A clean, sustainable skincare or beauty brand who is ready to make an impact with their unique approach!
Amy Fang
Shopify Web Designer
Shopify Design and Dev, Website Tweaks, Shopify Template, Design and Strategy Intensives
Amy Fang
Miami, FL, USA | Lima, Perú
Shopify Web Designer
Services
Shopify Design and Dev, Website Tweaks, Shopify Template, Design and Strategy Intensives
Course Taken
Standout Shopify
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Hi! My name is Amy Fang and I’m a Shopify Web Designer based in Miami, FL, USA | Lima, Perú.
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Outside work you will often find me watching K-dramas and animes, reading self-development books, or baking and eating desserts.
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually creating new layouts and looking for inspiration to design my next Shopify website and amaze my clients!
04
My day usually starts with a cup of tea in my favorite cup, and a simple skin care routine.
05
Most of the time I am working on Shopify creating the dream website for my client or on intensive 1-week projects.
“THE PROMISE:
From our first meeting until the day we deliver your new site, our goal will be to create a website that increases your sales possibilities and makes your customers fall in love with your brand even more.”
06
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Is it when designing and creating mockups.
07
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Listening to music or doodling on a piece of paper.
08
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Minimalist. Modern. Playful. Vibrant. Bold.
09
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Exploring all the possibilities with the power section! I love incorporating it into all of my projects multiple times.
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What makes your work standout?
Is designing a website in collaboration with the client so they can feel confident about selling! I believe that everyone deserves something special for their business and tech and design stuff shouldn't stop anyone from achieving their goals and dreams.
11
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
That coding can be fun and not as scary as you may think. And that the layout you wanted can be just a few lines of code away from you.
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What is your dream website project?
My dream projects are anything related to pottery brands. So if you are one and you are looking for a web designer to partner with, I would love to help you make your vision come to life!
Erin Fitzsimmons
Squarespace Website Developer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives
Erin Fitzsimmons
Toronto, Ontario / Canada
Squarespace Website Developer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
Selected Work
01
Hi! My name is Erin Fitzsimmons and I’m a Squarespace Website Developer based in Toronto, Ontario / Canada
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Outside work you will often find me travelling the world whenever I can ✈️ but if I'm at home in Toronto, then you'll find me at a yoga class 🧘🏻♀️ (VIEW)
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually working from home at my desk fully focused on my to-do list 👩🏻💻
04
My day usually starts with drinking tea and reading emails. After that, I'll dive into my biggest task of the day.
05
Most of the time I am working on client projects! I normally have one big focus for my day so maybe developing a client's site and the rest of the day is smaller tasks.
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
The first time I ever coded was for my Tumblr page and I was so proud! I found code snippets on the internet and cobbled them together to get the look I wanted for the page.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
The beginning of the development process because it's all about strategy and organizing (I was almost a professional organizer before I started working with websites!) Before I even get into Squarespace I look at the design and figure out my plan so I build the website in a way that functions best for the user and for the client to upkeep the website once finished.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding? Going for a walk! It's nice to take a break from the computer, but it's also when I tend to get my best ideas.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Modern. Bold.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Resize Gallery Block, Video Block Aspect Ratio Fix, Customizing Arrows, Fluid Section Full Width, Scoping Fluid Sections, Image Decor, Custom Scrollbar, Custom Cursor, Anchor Links
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What makes your work standout?
My love of bold websites with fun animations that are easy to navigate.
12
What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Veronica Rogers
Website →Veronica wanted to design the website and have me develop it on Squarespace but she is a creative director, not a website designer, so we worked closely to make sure her design ideas could become a reality in Squarespace.
Used Fluid Image Reveal on Text Hover, Fluid Tabs, Custom Cursor, Ultimate Carousel, Rotated Nav
This is one of the most heavily coded Squarespace builds I've done so there was lots of troubleshooting on how to achieve Veronica's vision within Squarespace and it really pushed me to come up with creative solutions. The code toolkit and community were such an asset in figuring out some tricky coded parts of the website.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Feeling confident and like an expert after taking the courses. The Standout programs are about learning code, but it's also about really learning your tool (Squarespace and Shopify) and using code to enhance the platform, design, and user experience.
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What is your dream website project?
I love collaborating with designers and making their design visions a reality in Squarespace.
Chiara Jansen
Brand Strategist, WebDesigner + Developer
Shopify Design and Dev, Shopify Template, Website Tweaks, Brand Design
Chiara Jansen
Amsterdam / the Netherlands
Brand Strategist, WebDesigner + Developer
Services
Shopify Design and Dev, Shopify Template, Website Tweaks, Brand Strategy and Design
Course Taken
Standout Shopify
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Hi! My name is Chiara Jansen and I’m a Brand Strategist, WebDesigner + Developer based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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Outside work you will often find me navigating the chaos of mom life and trying to sneak in a moment of peace with a book (preferably in a café)
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually strategizing like a boss, sipping on my third coffee, and infusing creativity into every project for my clients. If it's a good day, there’s also some impromptu dancing between design sessions.
04
My day usually starts with a whirlwind of breakfast chaos, trying to get the kids ready for school while juggling emails on my phone. Somewhere in there, I manage to chug a lukewarm coffee and mentally prepare for the day ahead.
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Most of the time I am working on empowering female entrepreneurs to break through their limitations with stunning brand identities and seamless websites. Basically, I’m turning visions into reality, one pixel at a time.
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
AOL chatrooms and that glorious dial-up tone—pure nostalgia.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Seeing the light in my clients’ eyes when their vision comes to life. It's like digital alchemy—turning raw ideas into a cohesive, beautiful, and functional brand presence. Plus, I live for those "aha" moments when everything clicks perfectly into place.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Blasting some empowering tunes to keep the vibe high and the inspiration flowing.
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Bold. Feminine.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
I love the Product Slider Section which is powered by CSS only and the Shop the Look Section. I think both sections work so well with a lot of brands to showcase their products.
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What makes your work standout?
My dedication and love for creating not just visually stunning designs, but also strategic and soulful brand experiences. I blend creativity with a deep understanding of my clients’ dreams and goals, ensuring every project is a unique masterpiece tailored to empower and inspire.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Valery Vain
The website for Valery Vain holds a special place in my heart and it was one of the first sites I build with the Esencia theme. We implemented several wholesale options; potential partners can fill out a custom form, wholesale partners can login and easily (pre)order the products and access products exclusive available for wholesale.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
The amount of knowledge that's shared is insane. The program is already very detailed, but Rache's support goes even further than that. She really goes beyond and beyond and is always willing to help and support <3.
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What is your dream website project?
My passion lies in collaborating with those who dare to dream big and make bold moves – the game-changers in the fashion, beauty and lifestyle realms.
Niah Danks
Founder of Moze Creative Web Design Studio
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives
Niah Danks
London / UK
Founder of Moze Creative Web Design Studio
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
01
Hi! My name is Niah Danks and I’m the Founder of Moze Creative Web Design Studio based in London, UK.
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Outside work you will often find me running! I love keeping active. But I also LOVE food, so I'm often scoping out new eateries or reading new recipes.
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But on a typical workday, I am usually listening to My Analog Journal on Youtube (their world music selection is amazing!). I am more productive later in the day, so I tend to start working in the late morning once I have started my day with a long run.
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My day usually starts with a shower to wake me up.
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Most of the time I am working on my own website!
“Our mission is to be more than just a web design service; we’re striving to be catalysts for growth, providing invaluable support on your upward trajectory. With Moze Creative, you’re not just getting a website; you’re gaining a dedicated partner in your journey towards success.”
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
When my parents first bought home a PC, I remember using it to play games as a child. I was quite fortunate to have a lot of devices in my home growing up, so I am quite tech savvy now thankfully, as the world could not survive without tech these days!
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
For me, it's the process of looking at a design and translating it into code. Don't get me wrong, coding is very challenging, but this excites me. I find it incredibly rewarding helping my client's achieve their designs in actuality!
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Regular breaks to stand up and stretch, and always good music on in the background!
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Contemporary. Impactful. Laid-back. Modern. Bold
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Definitely Stick Sections & Slide Out Menu.
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What makes your work standout?
I like to think I have a strong self of personal style and identity, so when I see another person/marketing campaign/brand/style that I resonate with, it excites me and I'm immediately on board with it! I try to take this into my work. In addition to the functionality, I always consider the brand aeshetic and target audience, carefully weaving this into the user experience I create on each website.
Secondly, a personal 'bug bear' of mine is a sub-standard user experience. Clicking a button that doesn't go anywhere or unclear instructions on how to complete an action on a website is very frustrating! So I ensure my sites are clear, easy to navigate and leave the user feeling good!
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Moze Creative Website →My current site is my second version so I have learned a LOT. Not only have a learned and improved in my coding ability, but I have learned the importance of keeping things simple. My current website loads faster and was created far more efficiently, which I am super proud of.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
The Standout programme is incredibly valuable to me as a web designer. The course reinforced the importance of continually learning, not shying away from making mistakes and showing the right attitude to learning!
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What is your dream website project?
I have two (typical me)!
I would just LOVE to work with a music or record label to create a website for their events, products, a directory of their musicians. Something like that, as...I love music so much!
Secondly, it would have to be related to food. I'd love to create a website for a high-end, Michelin start restaurant, incorporating a reservations system and a menu feature with lots of quality imagery, and perhaps a 'Meet the Team' feature to help you get to know the staff.
